Monthly Archives: March 2010

Facebook to Devs: Get ready for Credits

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Jon Atherton

Facebook’s virtual currency, “Facebook Credits,” is getting very close to its full launch: a post on the Facebook developer blog explains some of the full terms of the system and what developers can expect as the currency continues to roll out … Continue reading →

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OK Go’s (New) Music Video ‘This Too Shall Pass’

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Jon Atherton

Wow… Just WOW!

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If your product is Great, it doesn’t need to be Good.

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jon Atherton

…. but if the basic product isn\'t compelling, adding more features won’t save it. By focusing on only a few core features in the first version, you are forced to find the true essence and value of the product. Put another … Continue reading →

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Nikon 14-24mm f2.8

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jon Atherton

The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S sets a new standard in ultra-ultra wide angle lenses. It is the best on the planet, and by a large margin. The 14-24mm is significantly sharper than any fixed or zoom ultrawide from Canon or … Continue reading →

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Our Next Fireplace

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jon Atherton

Gyrofocus, voted ‘World’s most beautiful object’ 2008–2009 in Pulchra competition. The Gyrofocus, designed by the award-winning contemporary fireplace maker Focus, has been named as the World’s Most Beautiful Object for the 2008-2009 Pulchra design competition. The suspended fireplace achieved the … Continue reading →

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Where is that Paperboy?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jon Atherton

Even the digital paperboy is late sometimes, this notice on my Kindle tells the story… must have been the snowstorm We normally get the NYT delivered in the early evening here in Australia.

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