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Digital culture isn't an oxymoron. Or is it? [VIDEO]
Jonathan Harris is both an artist and a computer scientist. That must mean that both hemispheres of his brain are firing on full cylinders. In this video, Harris shares what he has discovered in his work to be the four big cultural trends brought to us by the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest: Compression, Disposability, Curation, and Self-Promotion.
How does it do that? iPhone app translates text on the fly
If your reaction after watching this video is "they're yanking my chain," you're not alone. We had a similar reaction. It doesn't seem feasible than an app could not just translate the words on an object, but project the translation on the object itself. Right?
1984 Flashback: See Steve Jobs presenting the first Mac to investors [VIDEO]
This video is history in the making.
It's Steve Jobs presenting the first Mac to investors at the Boston Computer Society in January 1984.
Even...
Pssst … want to know the essential secrets of giving a great presentation? [VIDEO]
Actor George Jessel once quipped that, "The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.” There are some key things to consider when presenting to anyone, be it five people at a pitch for capital or 1,000 people at a TED event. In this video, Dr. Susan Weinschenk reveals the top five things every presenter should know.
A reminder to every entrepreneur: sometimes what looks impossible, actually isn’t [VIDEO]
We've all had those days. You know the ones. One of those days.
The ones where whatever obstacle has just placed itself between your startup...
The best ad in Australia for a long time! [VIDEO]
It's old news that Netflix has finally arrived in Australia.
But hats must be taken off and waved in a way that is deserving of...
Collaborative eyes, are watching too. They see your every move [VIDEO]
Google raises the bar in quirky product advertising. Will the younger generations appreciate this very Generation X reference? Regardless, it has clocked more than three million views in less than two months. This is a bit of genius self promotion from Google.
Tearjerker warning: This ad will make you cry
Storytelling is one of the most crucial skills any entrepreneur and business owner can have.
If you want to engage investors, advisors, staff and customers,...
Microsoft CEO asked to sign a student's Macbook. Scribbles something almost funny.
When a plucky young Apple fanboy asked Ballmer to sign his Macbook during a visit to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee last week, the Microsoft Motivator-in-Chief played along, even scrawling a personal note along with his name.
Firefox 3.5 Treats Videos Like Web Pages
The new version of Firefox (3.5) is scheduled for release next week, and apart from speed improvements it promises to handle video in an entirely new and innovative way. How? Check out this demo Mike Beltzner, director of Firefox, gave TechCrunch.
Global Growth by Design Seminar, Melbourne – Part 3 [VIDEO]
On 25 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted "Global Growth by Design", a panel event in Melbourne discussing business strategies for going global. The stellar panel featured Matt Tett (Enex TestLab), Mark Saba (Connect Language Services), Gerry Mussett (Sprocket Design) and Jarmal Richard (jdrlegal) and was hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman.
21st Century fashion predictions from the 1930s
Designer reality TV shows might be a hit in 2009, but sartorially creative visionaries had their own views on the kind of threads we'd be wearing in the year 2000. Still waiting on those glass wedding gowns, people...
What venture capitalists look for when investing in start-up companies [VIDEO]
Richard Webb from StartMesh, a high-profile entrepreneur, mentor, investor and disruptor shares what VCs look for when investing in start-up companies.
Never stop starting. It’s sound advice [VIDEO]
Ok, so this is an ad for a New Zealand telco but, it makes a wicked good point.
The ad makes the point that, as...
How Google Glass is changing medicine [VIDEO]
I've spent a bit of time in hospitals in the past week.
The technology I've seen in use has been pretty interesting but, Google Glass...
Are you the world’s most typical person? Let’s consult the numbers [VIDEO]
The environmentally minded folks at National Geographic used hard numbers to describes the world's typical person. He is right-handed, makes less than $12,000 a year (ouch!) and has a cell phone, but not a bank account. Go figure.
Why your worst moments define you [VIDEO]
Let's face it, the year is almost over.
It may have been great. It may have been good. Or, maybe it was one you're like...
Creepy and underhand or viral advertising gold? Coco-cola brings back its Happiness Machine
We wrote about Coca-Cola's 'Happiness machine' when it first appeared in an unnamed US university campus in January. Indeed, we asked whether it could be the 'worst viral campaign' ever, simply because it seemed so contrived. However, the pimped-out vending machine is back. This time, in Europe.
How Eugene became a porn king in Japan
Eugene Lin wanted to be rich. So, he decided to invent an iPhone application. With nothing but an accelerometer, two dozen naked women, and the nation of Japan, Eugene surprisingly found himself with a ripper story to tell (in under five minutes).
How ‘cool’ is your company?
The 2009 Cool Company Awards will be accepting nominations from July 2009. Until then, we hope that you enjoy this clip from last year's...
