Technology


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APPLE TV?
26.10.11
Had Steve Jobs not left this world so early, we can only guess what amazing technology he'd have brought into our lives. As a designer, my life would be very different if it hadn't been for his vision. And that same vision has managed [...]

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UGLY DUCKLINGS
10.11.11
QR codes aren't renowned for being the prettiest of things. They're functional, but not something you'd want to, say, have tattooed on to you. Oh wait, my mistake! This guy already did that… but, generally speaking, they're not something most people would [...]

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Is cloud marketing where we’re all headed?
14.09.12
In future, brands will be able to tailor their products and services to each individual customer, using information held online – that was the argument at the Digital Bristol presentation we attended last night. But do consumers want this kind of service [...]

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Twitter Cards return power to the brands
07.11.12
Has Twitter finally discovered a way to monetise its platform with its new Cards functionality? It certainly looks that way. The new Twitter Cards functionality makes it possible to attach external media content to your tweets, making it more like a Facebook status update and [...]

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Responsive web design
Why responsive website design is essential today
27.03.13
With smartphone usage at an all-time high, can you afford to ignore mobile for much longer?

If your business relies on SEO, overlooking responsive design in your digital marketing strategy could be costing you dearly. According to a recent blog by Search Engine [...]

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LighterLife ups its social savvy
08.05.13
When weight loss experts LighterLife decided to ramp up their social media offering, it was Specialist’s creative team they chose to run the new and improved show.

It goes without saying that social media has transformed the way that consumers interact with brands [...]

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SMART PHONE
21.09.11
The latest Android platform smartphone from Samsung has a name so long it needs a comma in the middle. Ready? Deep breath… The Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch, phew… has just been launched for sale in the US. For those of you who like [...]

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Amazon Kindle Fire tablet – live first look
29.09.11
Have a gander at the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. Built using a modified version of Android's operating system, the Kindle has a 7-inch screen, 1024 X 600 resolution, weighs 413 grams, boasts a Dual Core processor and 8GB Internal storage, and costs £130. At that price, [...]

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