How Ofcom made broadband cheaper in the UK [infographic]

Broadband prices have dropped by more than 50% since 2005, giving way to faster, cheaper internet for millions of people.But what exactly brought on the broadband boom? An agreement between telecoms regulator Ofcom and BT Openreach allowed rival providers to install their own equipment in telephone exchanges, completely transforming the market. This process is known … Read more →

Photo eBook: “A Deeper Frame” by David duChemin PLUS the Deepest Discount Ever!

David duChemin’s first eBook in over 6 months, A Deeper Frame, is an introduction to the discussion about re-introducing the illusion, or perception, of depth that is removed when the camera flattens the three-dimensional world into two. This insightful and inspirational eBook will help you understand principles that artists have understood for centuries, but that … Read more →

What next for 3D printing?

This article was produced on behalf of PrinterInks – leading suppliers of ink cartridges throughout the UK. A revolution is coming. Ever since 3D Systems, based in South Carolina, pioneered stereolithography, eventually releasing the first commercially available stereolithography machine in 1986, all manner of different 3D processes and machines have been developed. 3D printing technology … Read more →

5 Reasons Why Google is About to Kick Ass with the Chromebook

It is not really surprising that Google has released the first real cloud experience with the launch of the Chromebook. There are mixed reviews, reports, comments, discussions and opinions flying around. Whatever anyone has to say, it probably won’t even matter. The Chromebook will work, and it will get its piece of the market once … Read more →

Flixlab’s iPhone app makes video editing social – without actually editing

Flixlab, a brand new iPhone application, is “social video & photo editing” without the need to actually edit anything, you can create and share great movies automatically, add transitions, titles, music etc., all with just a few taps on your iPhone display.

The app basically works by sharing pictures and videos with your friends and family, so if you’re both attending the same event, it will be like covering it from different angles at the same time and then mixing the best video and photos into one single movie afterwards.

Flixlab even automatically recognizes that you and your friend might be shooting the same thing, ie. your friend(s) is nearby, and it will ask if you want to share your pictures and videos with each other, allowing you to setup an “event” which you can then leave once you’re done shooting.

So with Flixlab, you don’t have to ask your friends or family members to hassle with forwarding their content from a recent trip, you can just “use it” via Flixlab and include it in your video. Don’t forget to add some cool transitions and soundtracks, too. Once done, you can tag who ever is in the video so that your video will appear on their Facebook wall, if you decide to publish it to Facebook, which is of course also possible with Flixlab.

Flixlab is the fun and fast way to make great movies with your iPhone – and share them online!

Download Flixlab Free at the App Store today!

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May 2011: Blog Summary & Income Report

The blog summary & income report for May has been “slightly” delayed mostly due to me forgetting about it – so sorry about that, but here it is… In the next blog summary & income report, for June, I have an announcement to make also. Since we’re currently in the middle of June, that report will … Read more →

Best Blu-ray Players

When Blu-ray players first came on the market, they were exclusive, expensive pieces of technology. Now that a few years have gone by and the prices have fallen, there are more than a few models to choose from. But which players offer the best of performance, features and price? Here are the top Blu-ray players … Read more →

Battle At F-Stop Ridge (video)

When a company makes a fun and interesting commercial, I don’t mind sharing it. This is such a video. Especially if you’re into photography, you’re going to love this. The Camera Store was asked on YouTube how many photos were made during this video, their reply: “None, no cards or film in the cameras.”

Which one is the best adblocker for Google Chrome?

All advertisements on every website can easily be disabled in Google Chrome with the help of adblock-extensions that are available for free in the Chrome Webstore. But which one of them is the most efficient in blocking ads on our favorite websites like Facebook and Youtube? The Google Chrome browser is becoming increasingly popular and … Read more →

Solar Panels Projects Are Under Threat

Solar Panel projects are being slashed according to government sources today, with government ministers stating that the commercial solar farms are benefitting from feed in traffics. The government have also stated that they will be looking to take off in the region of £40million pounds from the yearly budgets or 10% from any projected costs … Read more →

(micro)STOCK: From Passion to Paycheck by Nicole S. Young

New eBook Available: (micro)STOCK: From Passion to Paycheck by Nicole S. Young is a jam-packed guide to producing, managing, and marketing your photographs for digital distribution on the micro-stock market. There is a lot more to stock photography than uploading a bunch of pictures and hoping for the best. Nicole shares her industry experience and … Read more →

Nikkor 24-120mm f4 (vs Nikkor 18-200mm VR in quick lens sharpness comparison test)

I’ve been a happy user of Nikon’s 1st generation Nikkor 18-200mm VR f3.5-5.6 DX lens since I got it for my Nikon D5000 shortly after I purchased the D5000. However, I quickly learned that a fast prime was a must so I also purchased the Nikkor 35mm f1.8 AF-S, which is an amazing (and cheap) lens, I highly recommend it.

As for the 18-200mm VR lens, it ended up spending more and more time collecting dust on the shelf after I upgraded my D5000 to the new Nikon D7000. An upgrade which was well worth-it in my case, I might add (also read: 5 reasons to replace your Nikon D5000 with D7000 and 5 reasons not to replace your Nikon D5000 with D7000). The only downside is, the D7000 demands quality glass. You’re not going to get worse pictures with D7000 and the same lenses as used on D5000 or similar, but D7000 more easily shows minor faults in your not-so-expensive lenses. For me, this meant my trusty old 18-200mm lens really started to show those compromises that everybody is talking about in terms of super zooms.

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Honda sponsors Channel 4 documentaries

Viral video by ebuzzing Many of us use cars, ATVs, lawn mowers, generators, motorbikes and marine engines the way they were normally supposed to be used. However, little do we know that there are certain Honda owners who use their Honda products in unusual, extraordinary and unique ways. Throughout 2011, Honda UK is proud to … Read more →