According to Techcrunch both Microsoft and Google are making serious advances on DiggIf Google were to buy it how long before they manage to break it? … [Read more...] about Digg – Microsoft and Google To Start Bidding War?
When is accreditation meaningless?
One of the things that annoys me with marketing is the abuse of language. In some instances, however, I can understand why they have done it.If you take a word that is normally associated with a particular type of situation and conditions and juxtapose it "correctly", you can achieve a very subtle goal - value where there is none.The usage of the word "accreditation" is a good … [Read more...] about When is accreditation meaningless?
Hellotxt and Jaiku Invites Available
I've got a few invites to Hellotxt and Jaiku available if anyone wants them.Hellotxt is a nice little idea.Their description sums it up:HelloTxt is an aggregate of microblogging services through which the user can insert their messages on all main microblogging services in a simply and simultaneous way.Of course the downside to it is that it makes it all that much easier to … [Read more...] about Hellotxt and Jaiku Invites Available
Attention to Detail – Despair Rock
I got my order from Despair.com earlier this morning.The tshirts come individually bagged, so it would be very easy to give one away as a gift.The invoice, however, is a work of art.There's a fantastic overprint in a really ugly font declaring that it was "inspected by valued employee #90125"The number for customer service is brilliant - 866-Woe-Is-Me Very cool! … [Read more...] about Attention to Detail – Despair Rock
Sky Expands HD Offering
Sky are expanding the number of HD (high definition) channels on offer and will be adding Sky Movies Premiere and FX to the lineup.It's still not a good reason to make the move as you end up seriously out of pocket:Sky HD box is yours. It costs EUR299, but if it breaks you have to pay for fixing it / replacing itInstall fee of EUR45 regardless of whether you're an existing Sky … [Read more...] about Sky Expands HD Offering