Tag: technology
Apple’s ‘Localized English’: A Peculiar Approach to Language
Apple’s recent announcement about the rollout of Apple Intelligence features has sparked an intriguing conversation about language and localisation. As a Brit, I find their approach to English rather amusing, if not slightly perplexing. The Apple Intelligence Rollout Apple has unveiled its plans for the release of Apple Intelligence features, and it’s quite the linguistic…
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The Rise and Fall of Forgotten Search Engines: A Nostalgic Journey
I can’t help but feel a twinge of nostalgia for the search engines that once dominated our online experiences. It’s hard to believe that there was a time when Google wasn’t the go-to source for all our burning questions and random curiosities. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the forgotten realms…
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The Power and Pitfalls of Two-Sided Markets: From Ancient Bazaars to Modern Platforms
As a business enthusiast and entrepreneur, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate dynamics of markets. Today, I want to explore a particularly intriguing concept that has shaped economies for centuries and continues to revolutionise the way we do business in the digital age: two-sided markets. These unique ecosystems have the potential to create immense…
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Manchester’s Big Open Data Project
What happens when a city decides to make its data available to others to use easily? You get Manchester’s CityVerve. CityVerve’s ‘platform of platforms’ treats the city as a living breathing organism by giving it a technology layer that acts as a central nervous system, smartly supporting and connecting independent systems and applications. It is…
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Ticketfriend launches end-to-end contactless ticketing system
A young sales technology company has launched a new ticketing solution allowing users to buy and redeem tickets through a tap of their smartphone. Dublin, Ireland-based ticketfriend, a ticket sales and event promotion company, has since 2009 provided a space for users to buy, sell and promote tickets to events through their Web site. With…
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NFC Smart Posters Case Study
Does all this stuff about NFC sound like a lot of hot air? Are you unsure whether NFC has a place in your marketing mix? Well this case study, yes an article with some useful history and facts, actually shows the story of a simple NFC smart poster activity that worked. During late 2010, Zuma…
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