Photos of some very creative advertising
Most advertisements are dull and boring to look at, but here are some photos of some amazing advertisements.
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Most advertisements are dull and boring to look at, but here are some photos of some amazing advertisements.
In light of fun games like Line Rider, I thought I'd go and list some other games with cool physics.
Use the Draw Here bookmarklet to draw on top of web pages while you are browsing the web. If you save your drawings, other Draw Here users will then be able to see your drawings when they go to the same page.
Man, if the busses in New York were a bit more like this I'd probably skip the subway a lot more often. This is the "SuperBus," a 30 passenger electric vehicle that can move along at up to 155 MPH. It's so fast because it's aerodynamic, so low to the ground that riders can't stand up inside.
Google Inc. said Monday it's buying No. 1 Internet video sharing Web site YouTube Inc. for $1.65 billion in stock. The deal is regarded as a largely defensive one that leapfrogs Google into a leading role in a burgeoning Internet marketplace
If you've ever wrestled to get a decent shot of the outside and inside when shooting indoors on a sunny day, or been disappointed to find your subject silhouetted when shooting into the sun, we have your fix. Our pal Josh, shown here holding his imaginary camera, has a nifty trick that will let you fix those shots in a jif....
#1 - Code is 5% of your business - "I see developers getting caught up in code. Spending countless hours making a function perfect or building features which show off the latest technology. The best code in the world is meaningless if nobody knows about your product."
A picture is truly worth a thousand words here. I can't even begin to explain these.
I think lots of web apps can benefit from asking the question: is there better way to interact with the app? Does the browser provide the best UI to get users what they need? Here are some other options:
How long did it take before you can move you eyes OFF the avatar and actually start reading the blog? [Flash required]
Some of the funniest unintentially named websites you can find on the net. When combined without spaces as a domain name, they are read totally differently.eg: IT must have seemed a good idea to name a website after the well-known phrase ?The pen is mightier than the sword.? which turned out to be: www.penismightier.com
A web startup teams to keep track of their competitors, you start by creating a project like �Ajax startpages� or whatever field you are interested in. You then add competitors by URL. Competitio.us hits the web and brings back each company�s blog, recent blog posts, related blog posts from off site and detailed traffic data from Alexa.
Ever wonder where all the hours go? Blossom tracks how much time you spend on each app, web site, or document, and visualizes the data as a beautiful blossoming plant. Meet your goals and see your virtual plant blossom! Vote for the Blossom concept at http://mydreamapp.com/vote/ and see your productivity blossom!
Enter your address and rent and see a map of how you compare to other people in your area.
BenQ has produced a concept phone that is one big touch screen. The layout of the phone changes based on the application... it looks like a phone when you want to make a call, looks like a camera when you want to take a picture, etc.
Over its thirty year history, Apple has survived and even thrived despite boneheaded business decisions. From pricing the Macintosh out of most consumers' reach to creating some really ugly computers, Apple has made a lot of bad decisions.
"Google has created a search site without any Google branding to test new features. The site, SearchMash, has a simple blue and white interface with a search bar and an option to click on "popular searches." Once keywords are entered, the results page features links to results running down the left side of the page...."
Since I've started my new career as a venture capitalist I have become keenly aware of some of the classic mistakes that geeks make when trying to raise money for a new business.
This is a video on google videos, about the worlds tallest dog. It's absolutely MASSIVE!
This guy "JK" took a picture of himself every day for 8 years, then made a short movie out of it. It is cool to see all the changes in 8 years!
Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? You're about to find out. This quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet.
For those who've always wondered how it was done....