Posts made in August, 2014

on Aug 29, 2014

By John McCarthy Japanese firm Fuji Xerox has developed a robot printer robot, designed to deliver documents straight to the computer from where the print order originated. The printer, designed to ensure that secure documents reach their correct destination by travelling to the user and requesting a unique smart card in return, has allegedly been rendered inert by wireless technology. This system will theoretically prevent sensitive documentation from gathering on the distribution tray in another room where an immobile printer would be located. The two-wheeled robot has sensors which prevent it from bumping into individuals and other obstacles. Additionally it can function for a full Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 29, 2014

By Staff Writer Love the idea, but the shine is just taken off slightly by Ricky Gervais’s self-satisfaction – especially as he plugs his own show, Derek, at the end. The notion that we become so absorbed in our favourite programmes we’re virtually transported into those worlds is true – who hasn’t come away from a Breaking Bad binge and found themselves suddenly wondering why they’re not in the deserts of New Mexico? Ad of the Day is brought to you in association with David Reviews. Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 29, 2014

By Ishbel Macleod Facebook is testing a function for its mobile app which will allow users to search through their friends old posts by keywords. The tool, which has been described by Facebook as “an improvement to search on mobile” will help users find content which may otherwise be buried. The move, which is currently being tested worldwide, comes as Facebook also tests the running of its graph search on smartphones and tablets. Having launched in January 2013, graph search allows Facebook users to search through their friends via interests, for example friends who like a certain type of food or live in a certain Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 29, 2014

By Gillian West McDonald’s is reminding people how it has been there in the background of many monumental life moments in a new campaign celebrating the fast food brand’s 40th anniversary in the UK. Launching this weekend during the X Factor, the Leo Burnett creative looks back at moments where McDonald’s played a part. Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Aug 29, 2014

By James Swift McDonald’s is marking 40 years in the UK with a TV campaign that frames the fast-food chain as the backdrop to life’s big and small events. Read full story › Source: Campaign...