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Has the internet changed our perception of time and space? What is the digital...
Have you ever been to an airport, without cushy lounge access, and discovered your mobile phone battery was in the red?
Did you scramble to...
Risk & Reward: Base jumpers leap from world's new tallest building (oh, again)
The only way humans can top building a structure like the Burj Khalif is to jump off it. And that's exactly what seasoned base jumpers Omar Al Hegelan and Nasser Al Neyadi did this week, leaping from a height of 672 metres and free-falling for over 10 seconds then parachuting a further 30-40 seconds. The tower stands 828 metres high.
NAB’s social media strategy: Create a common enemy [But aren’t ALL banks ‘the enemy’?]
Last Friday night, NAB appeared to have one of those butt-clenching moments when a not-so-corporate tweet went out via @nab, the banking giant's Twitter account. It read: “Sooooo stressed out. Have to make a tough decision and I know I’ll probably hurt someone’s feelings! Arrggghhh.” The message was retweeted over 100 times. We all now know, it was the beginning of something far grander.
Should you ask for permission or forgiveness? [VIDEO]
Do I need to introduce Seth Godin anymore? I don't think so.
In this video, Godin explains the psychological traps that hold people back from...
Bored with plain old skin? Turn it into a very personal tablet [VIDEO]
The first question that spring to my mind, when watching this video, is: Is this possible?
And in all honesty, I don't know, but it...
Japanese sushi robots with the human touch
At the FOOMA Japan 2009 conference, these sushi and patisserie robotic arms were a standout. They could soon replace humans on production lines where soft touch is critical, but the imagination boggles.
The best three-minute video about leadership you will ever see
You might think you have a pretty good grasp on what makes an effective leader. You might even think you're pretty good at explaining it to others. But it's unlikely you can do a better job explaining it than this roughly shot three-minute video of a lone, shirtless guy dancing at a concert.
Logo not big enough? Well, then maybe you need some Make My Logo Bigger...
This video is an oldie, but a goodie.
There's more to branding than a logo. Plus, a good designer, knows what they are doing...
Four words to use to influence absolutely anyone! [VIDEO]
There are four words in the English language that will not only get someone's attention but, will give you a chance of influencing their...
Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin’s $500 startup in 7 days… 133 days later [VIDEO]
Frequent Anthill readers may recall Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin's blog series, How to build a startup in seven days and under $500. I caught up with Sebastien in Sydney last month and had a great time sampling fine coffee and sharing war-stories. Of course, I also had to ask that important question: What has happened to his 7-day startup in the past 133 days?
Take your desperate loneliness to the next level with the Hug-E-Gram
If you thought the recent Snuggie Blanket commercial marked the nadir of craven commercial pointlessness, watch this promo for the revolutionary Hug-E-Gram. You'll need a hug when you're done.
Website of the Week: Intel sponsors… “Tomorrow”
Forget "Intel Inside". The world's biggest manufacturer of microprocessors has a new tagline: "Sponsors of Tomorrow".
Intel's new three-year advertising campaign kicked off in May with the launch of a thoughtful new website, viral video ads and interactive display advertising in New York's Times Square and other branding hotspots around the globe.
Kids get kick from iPhone app’s virtual soccer ball [Australian Innovation]
Some creative Australians have tossed a virtual soccer ball into the ever-expanding universe of iPhone apps. And that ball is enjoying a rather big bounce. The ball is the star of Upsies, an "augmented reality" game developed by Blind Mice Studios and Protein One.
How to have your own signature move: personal branding 101 [VIDEO]
Take it from Sam Rockwell, it pays to have something that is your signature move.
Who's Sam Rockwell? You may remember him as the 'geek-turned-evil-vengeful-dude'...
Social media meets real world with a Twitter activated vending machine [VIDEO]
Look past the creepy, robotic voice of the vending machine. It's really creepy. This integrated promotional campaign for ice tea manages to achieve real life and online brand awareness at the same time. Clever, huh?
There was no escape. We all now have Timeline [VIDEO]
Love it or hate it, Timeline is here to stay. The rollout out of the Facebook Timeline interface is now universal across the 955 million users.
Does Schrödinger’s Cat apply to business? Think about it for too long and you...
Schrödinger's Cat is a very famous thought experiment based on quantum physics. This two-minute video will give a quick overview of the theory behind...
Telstra Business Award winners explain why they entered
When nominations for the 2010 Telstra Business Awards opened late last month, Telstra Business Group Managing Director Deena Schiff summarised the value the award program to entrants: "Every year we get great feedback from entrants and finalists that entering the Awards has helped them focus and plan their businesses." Now here's the video.
Skin buttons will turn your wrist into an interactive device [VIDEO]
Granted, this device is still in the prototype phase but, it's an interesting development.
By using small laser projectors, the skin around a smart watch...
