A clever idea from ... Remoting Future ... keeping track of time. Marty and the doc are due back real soon but Hal is way off schedule. Oh the pic ...that's H.G. Wells.
Back to the future - again
Screensaver - Fenetres Volantes (mac)
Here's a classy screensaver for mac users ... Fenetres Volantes ... i failed my french exam but it's something to do with floating windows ... very cool.Screensaver - Twingly (pc)
For me screensavers only need to do one thing ... make you go wow ... Twingly ... does just that. It claims to visualise global blog activity in real time. Check out the youtube video for some stunning visuals.Factory Balls - new balls please
Here's an interesting little game ... Factory Balls ... it's definitely of the puzzle genre. But it has a very original style.Cut Out Express - leave it out
Cut Out Express ... is a fun little site that helps you release your creative talents ... upload a picture and cut yourself out. It's still in beta mode but seems to work quite well.The Real Tube Map - mind the doors
We're all so use to seeing the iconic tube map the reality of ... the real tube map ... is slightly freaky (click to enlarge it).Wikipedia for the classic map.
Google - but not as we know it
Over the last few months there's been a trend in alternative google sites. Some people claim that a black screen uses less energy than a white one ... better for the planet.
Darkoogle
Earthle
GreenerGLE
Greygle
last but not least ... Pinkle ... (not the same thing eh).
Darkoogle
Earthle
GreenerGLE
Greygle
last but not least ... Pinkle ... (not the same thing eh).
Testcard.tv - bring the noise
Hmmm not sure how legal this is but ... Testcard.tv ... is an interesting startup that brings the tv to you. A simple search and i was watching Peep Show on my mac.20 Most Amazing Coincidences - no way
Magnolia: And it is in the humble opinion of this narrator that strange things happen all the time ... 20 Most Amazing Coincidences ... seem to think that's true too, what a coincidence (see what i did there).Shadow Factory - open for business
Some great graphics here and nice simple controls ... Shadow Factory ... doesn't score highly on originality but it's well put together.Moom - museum of museums
Looking for weird and wonderful collections, then you need ... Moom ... the museum of online museums ... perfect for a rainy day.Grab & Drag - firefox cool
Another brilliant plugin for firefox ... Grab & Drag ... lets you assign various parts of your mouse to drag web pages around. my favourite extra is the momentum setting, very strong.Micro Art - a game or is it
Im not really sure how to play ... Micro Art ... i think you click the icons on the right and stitch them together. This then removes them from the left side ... sort of reverse Tetris.
Fire Vox - read all about it
This makes me feel all warm and fuzzy ... free software that's created just to be nice ... Fire Vox ... will read out web pages and more. It stills needs a little work, but it's a great start. Maybe someone will make a donation.Internet Legends - number 09
Some years ago i heard a rumour, you could download some software and your computer would search the stars for alien life ... it's true ... SETI@home ... is that software. Join me in a search for E.T. Wikipedia background here.Engrish.com - bad sign laungauge
Is this politically correct, dunno ... but ... Engrish.com ... has some pretty funny content and i like how they're turning it into a business, get yer t-shirt here.
Computer Unblock - smash the system
There's been a lot of talk recently about companies blocking staff from using sites like Facebook ... Computer Unblock ... claims to be setting us free. It seems too easy, let me know if it works for you.Animoto - slides of the future
Animoto ... claims to be the end of slideshows. With several innovative features and a very slick web site it might just be telling the truth.Wallpaper - it's the future
I've just finished helping out on another digital job creating high res wallpapers. The theme is the future of london .. check out doc rogers on flickr or try this link for a look ... slideshow ... see you there.
Internet Legends - number 08
Once upon a time a Canadian blogger bartered his way from ... one red paperclip ... to a house. The rest is internet history.
Wikipedia for more background
Screamer Radio - now hear this
If listening to weird and wonderful radio stations from the world wide web is your thing then ... Screamer Radio ... is for you. Not only free it does a pretty good job of it too.Tjoon - jam with your cam
Short of friends ... Tjoon ... could be the answer. Use your web cam to record four separate takes and splice them together. Suddenly you're a crowd.Netdisaster - destroy the web
Destroy the web ... well not really ... Netdisaster ... will trample any site with a variety of monsters. It's a cute idea. Maybe a five minute toy for the kids.Manifold - move up a gear
From time to time a game pops up that clearly has a lot of thought and talent behind it ... Manifold ... is that game. Learn as you play, it's a little tricky, but really nice look and feel ... well done ... top marks from the doc!Startup - speed freak
PC running slow? You might want to take a look at ... Startup ... pc's often run programmes in the background that you don't always need. This is a simple way to take back control.audioo - sounds good
As a regular blogger, you often wish there was a site that did X. A youtube site just for audio has always been on my list ... audioo ... is new, still in alpha mode but looks promising.Tequila Vision - drink up
Look it's nothing amazing but ... Tequila Vision ... made me chuckle and sometimes that's all you need.
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