First look- TheAlloy Fuse concept phone
See the full gallery on Posterous Sorry for the grainy pics (damn, iPhone). Here is a first look at Fuse, a concept mobile phone designed by Synaptics, Texas Instruments (TI), Immersion, TheAlloy, and The Astonishing Tribe. The Fuse design team created a different user interface with new modes of sensing input, and visual and haptic feedback. This is what each team contributed: TheAlloy led the user experience and overall product design... Read More
At last…an iPhone killer that is not a copycat, but something ELSE
Israeli company Else Mobile unveiled its first mobile phone in London this week. The new touchscreen handset runs on a unique Linux-based OS called, Else Intuition. I went along to interview the CEO about Linux, Android and why they’re no Apple copycat! Read More
When Your Battery Runs Down: Tailoring Technology for Seniors
Long live grey power! Handset manufactures may be more concerned with jam-packing the latest features onto a device, but seniors have other needs. Fact is, this relatively untapped demographic often feels technologically alienated, which is ironic, considering the critical use mobile technology plays in medical emergencies, its ability to help the elderly retain their independence or to keep contact with friends & family. Read More
Love/Loss & Mobile Film Distribution
The film industry is rapidly changing and traditional distribution models are being disrupted by mobile. Last week, I went on the set of Love/Loss, an independent British film where I interviewed cast and crew about the upcoming feature. The 90-minute film is written and directed by documentary film-maker Guy Daniels and stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman and Bafta-winning actress Virginia McKenna. Read More
