Photo by Phil Roeder When mobile phones were invented in 1980s, their primary function was to allow people to make and receive calls on the move. According to a recent survey however, that function placed 5th when people were asked what they use their mobile phone for. Here are the amazing – but perhaps not… Continue reading The Top 5 Most Used Functions Of A Mobile Phone
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New Opportunities In Engineering And IT
Despite the current economic gloom, engineering jobs are on the rise. Here we will look at some of the recent developments in engineering and how they are impacting on the jobs market. If you are an engineer looking for interesting job opportunities a good place to have been recently is the Farnborough Air Show. According… Continue reading New Opportunities In Engineering And IT
The Most Innovative Ski Eye Wear
Ski goggle technology has come a long way since the 1960s when Californian goggle pioneer Robert Earl Smith, fed up with his protective eye wear ‘fogging-up’ when skiing, invented a unique vented and double-lensed ski goggle which became so successful its design was adopted as the industry standard. In the wake of Smith’s ground breaking… Continue reading The Most Innovative Ski Eye Wear
Can Customers Use Their Phone to Purchase from Your Website?
Smartphones have changed a lot over the last five years. While people used to be thrilled with just being able to see basic text from the web on their phone, the iPhone and all of its resulting competitors have made normal web browsing the new standard for smartphones. Despite what some people may think, not… Continue reading Can Customers Use Their Phone to Purchase from Your Website?
A Connection Between Climate Change And Forest Fires?
Climate change is an issue that is hard to ignore; the evidence certainly points to it happening. A recent report by Climate Communication indicated that over the last decade there have been twice as many heat waves as extreme low temperatures and if the Earth was neither warming nor cooling, there should be a similar… Continue reading A Connection Between Climate Change And Forest Fires?
Top Ten Green Travel Gadgets
Image Credit Travelling is one of the most polluting things human beings take part in. Whether it’s by car or by plane, travelling adds a larger carbon-footprint for everyone, so if going ‘green’ is your new resolution or you just love to do ‘your bit’ which are the gadgets that can help you be as… Continue reading Top Ten Green Travel Gadgets
A Brief History Of Some Of The Things We Take For Granted
Image by: Sarnil Prasad When was the last time that you stopped to think about what a crazy piece of invention the light bulb is? After all, the original light bulb paved the way for the means by which entire cities and regions can now be seen from space at night time – that’s quite incredible.… Continue reading A Brief History Of Some Of The Things We Take For Granted
Chairs For Coding
For most people who work in coding, the chances are they will invest heavily in the best equipment. Top of the range processors, the latest software and more all cost money, and most programmers or coders will of course think they are worth it. How much value is placed on investing in a decent chair… Continue reading Chairs For Coding
Get Over Cloud Fatigue And Embrace Cloud Computing
Cloud computing: it’s a term you’ve heard bandied about for the last couple of years. It’s one of those terms that are accompanied by phrases like: Year of the Cloud; and Best Business Management Solution. It’s been so hyped up, in fact, that IT researcher Raj Mudaliar has coined a new term, “cloud fatigue”. It’s… Continue reading Get Over Cloud Fatigue And Embrace Cloud Computing
10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb
The ordinary light bulb is something many of us take for granted, but how much do we actually know about its origins and how exactly it works? First invented in the 1800s, the light bulb has had a dramatic impact on people’s lives, transforming homes from darkness or limited to candle light to one of… Continue reading 10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb