Friday, September 30, 2005
Rocking Computer
Zedset - a French firm with a French-language website - make this rather cool computer-rocking chair.Wednesday, September 28, 2005
The original iPod?
This article on the BBC site last week highlighted the similarities between the Apple iPod and the Regency TR-1 transisitor radio.The TR-1 was the first transistor radio available in the shops back in 1954 and was equally as popular in its day as the iPod is today.
Monday, September 26, 2005
World Solar Challenge
The World Solar Challenge starts today in Australia. On the left is a picture of the vehicle produced by the STUT team (Southern Taiwan University, Taiwan).It will probably be a few years before these become everyday vehicles.
Teams compete to create and run the most effective solar-powered vehicle.
Some great pictures and info here.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Photoshopping - again
On Wednesday I posted a link to a beginner's contest on the 'Worth 1000 Photoshop Contests' site. So to complete the week of posts I have returned there but this time to an advanced contest.
The task - to take propaganda-like posters and change them.
Once again I think they are all pretty good and I wish I could do as much with the software as these people manage. The final question still remains.
Can you do better?
Thursday, September 22, 2005
GPS watch
This watch does not look very spectacular but it does include a complete GPS system - the Suunto X9i.Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Photoshopping
Over the weekend something happened which led me to the 'Worth 1000 Photoshop Contests' site.The picture on the left was the starting point for a beginner's contest recently - entrants simply had to photoshop the image and be creative. See here for their results - I think they are all pretty good myself.
Can you do better?
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Stonehenge watch
I am back on the subject of watches again this week.
This is one amazing device - the Stonehenge Watch.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Flat wires
The modern house is getting ever more things that need connecting. Sadly wireless is not always the answer.So flat wires that can be stuck to surfaces and then painted or covered over look to be very useful.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Casemod - Matrix Regenerator
A simple link today to an album of photos showing one person's work in creating a PC case that looks like it is straight from the Matrix film trilogy.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Charging your Portables
Summer is over and you'll have to get off your backside and stop playing games for a bit now.
"But", I hear you cry, "why?" and you are right to be concerned.
With this handy solar charger you can keep playing wherever you are.
Wonder if they'll be on sale over here soon - and how much?
Thursday, September 01, 2005
GCSE ICT after-school sessions - 2005-2006 - part 1
The after school sessions are intended to help Year 11 with their GCSE Assignment work but Year 10 are welcome too as long as there are free workstations.
Location : B21 - Time : 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Your project is due after the half-term holiday - exact date to be published later.
The day during half-term should be seen as an opportunity to improve what you have already done and add new material.
Look here for the dates for 2004/2005 after-school sessions.
Location : B21 - Time : 3 pm to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 16th September 2005
- Thursday, 22nd September 2005
- Wednesday, 28th September 2005
- Monday, 3rd October 2005
- Thursday, 13th October 2005
- Friday, 21st October 2005
Year 11 only : half-term extra session
- Wednesday, 26th October - 10am to 3pm
Your project is due after the half-term holiday - exact date to be published later.
The day during half-term should be seen as an opportunity to improve what you have already done and add new material.
Look here for the dates for 2004/2005 after-school sessions.
