Youtube’s sale to Google: Pros and Cons As widely reported across the Internet, Youtube has been bought by Google for around $1.65bn. But what are the pros and cons of this deal? Pros; Increased online streaming of movies/tv programmes — Google’s move towards providing Online streaming movies is increased. Youtube will probably be used as Google’s venture into that field and will […]
Even more 28 day slater Team Tiger’s 28 slater has now completed it’s mini viral series, although it took itself incredibily seriousily towards the end, I really enjoyed the series and look forward to more viral comedy skits from the Team Tiger team; The entire 28 day slater episode’s; 28 day slater: Episode 1 28 day slater: Episode 2 28 […]
Scarface the Game out next week One of the more anticipated games of this month will be the Scarface game. Based upon the hit movie starring Al Pacino, this is a GTA-like action game where you will star as Tony Montana, trying to rebuild his drug empire and taking out other rival gangs as highlighted in the movie. At last they […]
Google to buy Youtube? According to the BBC, Google is set to buy Youtube for around $1.6bn. In my opinion, although it may represent great business to the owners/shareholders of Youtube, I believe it may harm the image of youtube. Google has become a dominating force, along with Yahoo, and MSN. The fundamentals of Google’s “Do no evil” has […]
100 Jobs Blog One of the wittest blog’s I’ve read recently is Oliver Davies’ 100 Jobs Blog. Based in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, Oliver has been applying for jobs that he has no right applying for but which he applies for anyway… As highlighted on digitalspy, Oliver first introduces his blog by saying that, (quote below); Ok, so I’ve had […]
Jay Leno’s favorite youtube video’s I’m a great fan of Youtube. To me, it is better than the Google and Microsoft one for lots of reasons, but mainly I can see the potential for small-time film makers, businesses and much more besides. Jay Leno is here in this clip showcasing some of his favorite youtube video’s. Link: Jay Leno’s Favorite […]
Blog Talk Radio: Podcasting evolved? Although I’m not a fan of podcasting (I get incredibily bored after 20 mins of listening to the same guy… maybe there is a lack of jingles?)… blog talk radio is certainly very interesting. “Blog talk radio lets you host your own talk show online. Receive live callers, interview guests, and broadcast to an unlimited […]
Emily Chang’s eHub Emily Chang’s eHub is a brilliant web2.0 resource which is constantly updated with tons of links, buzz and gossip and the latest web applications, sites, social software, blogging, Ajax and much more besides. Link: http://www.emilychang.com/go/ehub/
Is ‘War on Terror’:The Board Game in bad taste? Recently released, “War on Terror – The Board Game” has met some fierce backlash from terrorist victims as well as the general media. But is it really in bad taste, or is it something more? Andy Tompkins and Andrew Sheerin, both from Cambridge are the people behind the boardgame based on global terrorism and have […]
Site back online; fixing bugs After two weeks, I’ve finally put the site back online. I am currently fixing bugs. Please excuse the mess.