2012 – Page 2 – The Zedman

Windows Phone 8 Unveiled

June 21, 2012May 14, 2017 James Robinson

Windows Phone 8 has finally been unveiled and has been mooted for a spring 2012 launch – which will align with the launch of Microsoft’s Surface tablet devices. Current Windows Phone 7.x handsets will also get a 7.8 update around this time, which will enable an updated Start Screen interface and other undisclosed features. Microsoft hasn’t described all of the... Read More

Our Mobile Planet

June 12, 2012May 14, 2017 James Robinson

I came across this brilliant online charting tool for smartphone adoption and usage, courtesy of my brother-in-law Frank Warwick, and his ever informative Google+ stream. The “Our Mobile Planet” web site allows you to learn about smartphone adoption and usage across 40 countries, including Australia. You’re able to create detailed custom charts that give deep insights into the mobile consumer,... Read More

Windows 8 Release Preview

June 11, 2012May 14, 2017 James Robinson

OK, so I spent a very wet, foggy, Queens Birthday Monday upgrading to the Windows 8 Release Preview. I had been on the Win8 Consumer Preview for some months, and was generally happy, but one must always “move forward”. My prep was fairly easy, only needing to note the apps I’d installed and confirming all my data was in a... Read More

Sydney HIA Home Show

June 5, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

We went to the Sydney HIA Home Show on Saturday, which was at the convention centre at Darling Harbour. There were hundreds of exhibitors, but few that were really interesting. To that point, there were a whole bunch of “solar panel” exhibitors. Why so many selling the same thing, as it’s not like the solar panels were different. It was... Read More

CSR House – Episode 9 – Internal Linings

June 1, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

Internal linings is the next episode of CSR House. There’s a lot more to internal linings than just to make the room look good and hang pictures on. If you don’t get them right your building envelope is compromised and so is the thermal performance of your house. Read More

CSR House – Episode 8 – Insulation

May 23, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

The latest episode of CSR House is all about insulation. A well designed and insulated home will be comfortable all year round and cut your heating and cooling bills significantly. This not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, it’s part of ensuring you create a healthy home. Insulation is a vital part of an efficient building envelope which improves your air... Read More

CeBIT Australia 2012 – a waste of time

May 22, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

I just got back from the CeBIT 2012 exhibition in Sydney, and it was singularly unimpressive. I had been to previous years, both here in Australia and overseas, and they were exciting, vital, engaging – but this year just didn’t click with me. The vendors on show came across as unimaginably bored – to the point where I saw one... Read More

Add on-screen titles to your Google Hangout

May 19, 2012May 29, 2012 James Robinson

#Hangout Lower Third is a fantastic new plugin for Google Hangouts. And thanks to #Robert Scoble for sharing this news. Now you can add standard and custom on-screen titles to your Hangouts – just like you see on the TV news everyday. Feature list: ► Create a standard “Lower Third” title on-the-fly (name, tagline, logo) ► Or create your own... Read More

CSR House – Episode 7 – Cladding

April 29, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

The next episode of CSR House has been released, and it’s all about cladding. External cladding is a large part of a house’s personality so needs to be robust, look good and perform thermally as well. The CSR House is using a composite of cladding materials Hebel and Cemintel to create a distinctive exterior style. Read More

CSR House – Episode 6 – Windows

April 13, 2012January 13, 2013 James Robinson

Another episode of CSR House has been released this week, this time focussing on windows. The episode talk about single pane, low-e laminate, Smart Glass, and double glazed glass – and how all these variables affect your homes energy and comfort performance. Read More