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Cambridge Council clarify iPad position

by Kevin 11/02/2010 in Bristol

There’s been a fair bit of coverage in the press about Cambridge City Council’s apparent proposal to buy 46 iPad’s for its Councillors. The story has lost some of its traction since Cambridge reveiled that the proposal revolved around using notebook and tablet devices and didn’t refer specifically to media’s current ‘hot’ gadget, the Apple [...]

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Website opens up public access to government data

by Kevin 21/01/2010 in People

The Government has launched a website to give the public access to a range of information and data sets. The site’s development was overseen by Sir Tim Berners Lee and builds upon the model developed in the USA with the launch of data.gov.
The site encourages innovation and novel re-use of the information to produce unforeseen [...]

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Using the Nintendo Wii as telehealth device

by Kevin 04/01/2010 in Bristol

The Nintendo Wii video game console uses a unique control system which can detect movement in three dimensions. Accelerometers in the controller allow the users physical actions to be replicated by in-game characters. A Balance Board can also be added to the system allowing measurement and monitoring of users weight and centre of balance.
Health care [...]

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Google Maps shows live progress of Gaza Aid Convoy

by Kevin 08/12/2009 in Bristol

A truck carrying humanitarian aid, and postcards from students at the City Academy School, left Bristol on 4th December on the way to Gaza. The truck met up with a convoy of other vehicles which left London on 5th December, and should cross into Gaza on 27th December.
Viva Palestina, the organisation behind the enterprise, have [...]

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If Facebook was a Country it would have the World’s 4th highest population

by Kevin 13/11/2009 in Bristol

Social media has been the standout success story at the heart of Web 2.0. It’s brought us opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues, old school friends and professional networks, as well as any number of niche interest offerings (69,000 people have joined the ‘Physics Doesn’t Exist, Its All Gnomes‘ Facebook group).
The number of people [...]

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SimplicITy: computing designed for older people

by Kevin 12/11/2009 in Bristol

The simplicITy computer has been launched to target people over 50 who are inexperienced with, or nervous about, technology. It has with a very simplified user interface, which offers clear, straightforward choices, such as ‘Send an email’ or ‘Browse the web’, at the click of a button. The system comes packaged with a range of [...]

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Bristol’s Technology Strategy Board Success

by Kevin 09/11/2009 in Bristol

Out of 80 successful applications to the Technology Strategy Board’s recent Digital Britain funding, Bristol companies secured at least five grants, another example of the city’s success in producing innovative ideas and new business models across the creative and public sectors.
The feasibility grants are designed to stimulate innovation in business models, applications, services and technologies. [...]

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5000+ Watch Bristol’s Live Council Webcast

by Kevin 09/11/2009 in People

The Bristol City Council (November 4) meeting to decide the stadium application received the most viewers in the history of UK council webcasting. 5,624 people witnessed the debate live and online. Not only would this crowd fill 25 council chambers. It would also leave very few seats at Bristol City’s famous Dolman stand.  View the [...]

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Bristol Green ICT Champion – Ethical IT

by Matt 25/10/2009 in Green ICT

Ethical IT is part of The Ethical Property Company who buy properties and develop them as centres that bring charities, social enterprises, community and campaign groups together to share skills and ideas. Ethical IT specialises in the communication requirements and system issues of the social change sector, and provides tailored, cost-effective solutions.
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