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VIDEO OF THE DAY - Deadline
Now you know where all the Post-Its have gone 20 August 2009 12:00 GMT
This is brilliant. Not only does it show off some innovative stop-motion animation, it really does convey some of the feelings that creep up when a deadline looms.
It also explains why you can never find a Post-It when you need one.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Shoot My Blog
The next big thing, or instantly forgettable? You decide 20 August 2009 0:00 GMTWe like a pointless web craze as much as the next people, but going out of your way to create one? Way too much time on their hands some people.
As far as we can tell, this one is just getting going.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY – boom boom pow
Turn on, tune in shop out 19 August 2009 12:00 GMTWe love Apple stores.
Not only are they full of gorgeous kit and extremely helpful people, but they’re set up to let people play with the stuff properly.
And they let you do things like this.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Ask Oxford
English is a tricky old language, so ask the experts 19 August 2009 0:00 GMT
Some of our younger readers might be anxiously awaiting that dreaded thud of the slim brown envelope hitting their doormat. That envelope containing the keys to a sparkling future or a life of abject misery, depending on its contents.
Yep, it’s results... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY – 3G v 3GS
So the "S" really does stand for speed 18 August 2009 12:00 GMTThe next time somebody says to you “I can’t see what all the fuss is about with iPhone 3GS – it’s not that different” (it happens to us quite a lot), just send them this clip.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - fimusy
If this lot can't find it it probably ain't online 18 August 2009 0:00 GMTFinding music online these days ain’t all that hard, but fimusy looks at all the sites that stream music and offers you a selection of hits based on your search.
So if you’re looking for a track and you’re not exactly sure of the title, this site spits out all... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY – 9.58
The fastest man on the planet does it again 17 August 2009 12:00 GMTYou might forget what it was you had for breakfast yesterday.
You might forget what it was you read on the front page of the newspapers.
But you won’t forget where you were when you saw Usain Bolt run last night.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY – SwapGame Mobile
Using your desktop for things is so last month... 17 August 2009 0:00 GMTThere’s not much you can’t do on your mobile these days and as if to reinforce the point, SwapGame have just launched their mobile site.
Now, user can swap, rent or buy their favorite games wherever they are, whenever they choose.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY – cruel trick
Prepare yourself lads - this one's not for the squeamish 14 August 2009 12:00 GMTThis is the sort of thing that can destroy friendships.
Girls won’t understand what the fuss is about and probably just laugh.
Boys will laugh too, but it might be just a little more sympathetic…
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Infinite Cat project
Cats watching cats watching cats watching cats (ad infinitum) 14 August 2009 0:00 GMTLike a fine gourmet cheese or a bottle of vintage wine, some websites just get better and better with age.
Have you visited the Infinite Cat Project lately?
You might remember it: a guy posts a picture of his cat on the web and then another one... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - catching laptops
New laptop? What's the crack...? 13 August 2009 12:00 GMTSo, you've got a new laptop you want to advertise.
Saying it's got a fast processor, a big hard drive and great graphics is so last century.
What you really need to show people is how easy it is to catch.
With your buttocks. -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Blind search
Google, Yahoo, Bing. The choice is yours, but which do you prefer? 13 August 2009 0:00 GMTNo, not a site for the sightless, but a sort of blind taste test for search engines.
You might be surprised at the difference in the results that the different providers come up with.
And you might be even more surprised by the engines you end up... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY – Shatner of the Mount
Why did Kirk climb the mountain? Why indeed.... 11 August 2009 12:00 GMTIn these time of global crisis, it’s comforting to know that we can still turn to William Shatner for philosophical advice and enlightenment.
Be warned: this is hideously catchy.
If you've seen a video online that you want to tell us about email... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – 192.com
We're all searching for something - this cuts out the legwork 11 August 2009 0:00 GMTHabits can be hard to break.
Do you find yourself relying on the same old companies for certain products and services, simply because it’s what you’ve always done?
I’m all for brand loyalty, but every now and again it’s good to try something different. -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - catcerto
A little classical paws for thought 10 August 2009 0:00 GMT
It’s not often that the entire Pocket-Lint office is rendered speechless.
Behold, CATcerto.
It is, by far, one of the finest things we’ve seen in ages.
www.catcerto.com
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - Bing Jingle
Bing jingle winner is announced 7 August 2009 12:00 GMTJust where do you go to find a great jingle when you launch a new search engine?
Why, the Web of course!
Here's the winner from Bing's recent search for a jingle.
(Or should that be bingle?)
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - rockcookiebottom
One new song a day, every day 7 August 2009 0:00 GMTAvid followers of Bing (Bingers?) will know that they recently ran a competition to find a catchy jingle.
The winner is our Video of the Day, but Jonathan Mann, the artist behind the ditty, has a much more interesting story than just one winning song.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - Three Wolf Moon
Wear that shirt with pride - it's a fashion icon, y'know 6 August 2009 12:00 GMTAs internet phenomena go, the Three Wolf Moon T-shirt is one that started very, very small then just went nuts.
This humorous little video gives some faux analysis of what is undoubtedly the fashion story of the decade..
Enjoy.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - privnote
Private notes that won't come back to haunt you 6 August 2009 0:00 GMTWe’re going all Mission Impossible here today and sending each other notes that self-destruct once they're read.
This is just what office gossip has been waiting for all these years.
All together now:
Dum-dum dah-dah, dum-dum dah-dah, -
VIDEO OF THE DAY – Fly Guy
He's back! And this time he's not taking any prisoners... 5 August 2009 12:00 GMTStop what you’re doing – big news!
The motion picture event of the summer is finally here:
A new Simon’s Cat episode.
The feckless feline returns to battle with that wiliest of foes - the housefly.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Festival Annual
The best of the fests at your desk? Sorted 5 August 2009 0:00 GMTIf you haven’t been able to make it to any of the music festivals this summer, never fear – the Festival Annual is here.
They’ll bring you the best from the fests around the UK and you won’t have to queue up to have a lukewarm beer or pee into a bucket either. -
VIDEO OF THE DAY – J & K wedding entrance
That's one way to make a memorable entrance 4 August 2009 12:00 GMTThere have been quite a few wedding dances that have become instant internet hits, but for sheer feel-good factor, this one is hard to beat.
It raises a smile and it also raises money as the people behind it encourage everybody who watches to make a donation... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Tin Man
The yellow brick road never looked so good 4 August 2009 0:00 GMTIn this day and age, just how do you create a buzz around a TV show before it’s even hit the screens?
How about getting nine internationally acclaimed artists to collaborate on making one of the most mesmerising websites in years?
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - Aston Martin Vantage
Is this the end of the road for supercars? 3 August 2009 12:00 GMTThe end of a series?
Perhaps the end of an era?
This is how Top Gear signed off last night.
Whatever your feelings about big, fast, expensive cars, this is a beautifully shot little film.
In case you're wondering: the soundtrack... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - iamstaggered
If you're getting marrried, this is the only site you'll need 3 August 2009 0:00 GMTI love this site and I hate this site.
I love it because there is finally somewhere for blokes to go to get practical, yet lighthearted advice on the whole process that is getting married. Whether it’s tips on stag nights, speeches or things not to do on the...
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