20 Aug 2010

Yes, it's got a bit of Django in it

     
I've been working on this mystery project for just a few days and it is already looking fairly decent. I've been very impressed with the power and speed of developing with Django, and I love the Python syntax. If you're curious I'm also using the Google Visualizations API, the Google Maps API (may integrate MapBox later on) and a bit of jQuery here and there.

28 Jul 2010

Google Alarm

This was a project where someone wrote a Firefox extension that detected whenever a website requested data from Google and sounded an alarm. It's not really surprising because of Google Analytics but it raises awareness about how much data Google collects whether you are using their services or not.

15 Jul 2010

The Social Network

It's mind boggling to me that a feature length movie is coming out about Facebook. But it does look like it has some promise, it does have the kid from Zombie Land.

6 Jul 2010

I Fell In Love... With Rdio

             
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Every now and again there is a web service that I instantly fall in love with. The last music related one that really caught my attention was Lala, which sadly was killed off after its acquisition by Apple. I recently applied for an invitation from @rdio, while they can't spell (I belive it's spelt radio), they do know how to build a kick-ass music service. I have ten invitations and I highly suggest anyone reading this to hit me up for one (DM me on Twitter @tristanoneil). The web interface is simply elegant and they have a pretty extensive music collection. Rdio has a iPhone app and Blackberry app released and an Android app coming soon. I took a few screenshots just because I thought the interface was so fluid and beautiful, this is how you do a web app folks.

24 Jun 2010

iPhone 4 Day

Just got my new iPhone. About to rip into the box but figured I show you all first.