Year: 2007

  • What is OYBIKE?

    The OYBike System is a street-based rental station network that allows you to hire and return a bicycle via your mobile phone. More at: www.oybike.com and map of bike locations: www.oybike.com/OYBIKE/obhome.nsf/oybike.html

  • Woman had bullet in head for 64 years

    A Chinese grandmother who went to hospital with a headache was found to have had a bullet in her head for 64 years. More at: www.ananova.com

  • LG.Philips LCD Teases World With A4 Color Electronic Paper

    “LG.Philips LCD keeps teasing the world with dream display products that will not reach the mass market until sometime in the next decade.” More at: gizmodo.com

  • Skynet 5A communications platform now assisting UK forces

    “While military installations worldwide have been pondering the launch of various communications satellites, Paradigm Secure Communications’ Skynet 5A has not only been already deployed, but it’s busy workin’ on the weekends as well.” More at: www.engadget.com

  • Is it possible to relax on the Tube?

    “Apparently the UK has the longest average daily commute in Europe – 45 minutes. Rather than this being the cause for stress some researchers have suggested that we try to embrace our commute and use it as a chance to unwind.” More at: london-underground.blogspot.com

  • Driver loses licence after drink with instructor

    “A driving student lost her licence three hours after passing her test after going for a drink with her instructor to celebrate.” More at: www.ananova.com

  • Scientists: 'No more bodies'

    “A Dutch hospital is asking people to stop leaving their bodies to science because they have run out of room.” More at: www.ananova.com

  • Fix your photos online with Phixr

    “Phixr is an online photo editor that offers a wealth of image-tweaking tools and loads of options for distributing the finished product. Like Fauxto, Picnik, PXN8, Wiredness and all the rest, Phixr lets you upload, modify, share and save photos. However, you’re not limited to uploading from your PC: Phixr can also pull photos from…

  • Free Ads on The Big GB

    “‘London’s newest classified and community website’ is The Big GB, with the awkward-looking address of http://www.biggb.co.uk/. Its classic newspaper-style look belies a very Web 2.0 natured site where users can view lists of suitable vendors, service providers, entertainment or whatever they are looking for, see immediately what they offer, watch their videos and access their…

  • Taking Liberties Trailer

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUsNQkV6o04] Taking Liberties is released June 8th. More at: www.takingliberties.com