HTML5

Why it might not be time to jump on the HTML5 bandwagon just yet

In April 2010, Steve Jobs published an open letter on Flash on Apple’s official website that he called “Thoughts on Flash”. In it he…

HTML5, smartphones will change the way we interact with companies

HTML5, together with massive growth in smartphone penetration, could see a lot more people interacting with companies using their mobile devices. Many companies —…

Mozilla’s tech evangelist on the web’s immortality: The Memeburn interview

Robert Nyman could be the geek of all geeks. As the Swedish-based Technical Evangelist for Mozilla, Nyman is a strong believer in HTML5 and…

Five ways to decide if HTML5 is for you

They say that the only certainties in life are tax and death. Nowadays there seems to be a third: you need to mobilise your…

State of the word: What to look forward to in WordPress 3.3

With more than 3.5-million downloads since release, WordPress version 3.2 has been received by users worldwide with open arms. A fresh coat of paint…

How HTML5 follows in the footsteps of Java’s proven WORA

Java was released by Sun Microsystems back in 1996. As a new programming language, it entered a space long dominated by the likes of…

Is it time to bury Flash for good?

Flash is something which has wowed clients for some years now. It looks impressive on your developer’s desktop, and fantastic in client pitches. New…

iPay: The future of Apple’s subscriptions plans

There has been much written lately about Apple‘s rules for apps, that they must provide an in-app purchase function. For example, Jason Kincaid wrote:…

The HTML5 video debate rages on

It has come to my attention that people are getting rather confused about what constitutes freedom and openness in web standards. Over the past…

2010: 10 key tech moments that are shaping our future

As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the key technologies that have influenced, inspired and dominated the mobile,…

5 things you need to know about HTML5

HTML5: It’s fast becoming one of those industry buzzwords — like “Web 2.0” was in 2005 and “Social Media” is at the moment. And…

Microsoft can no longer dictate web standards

Microsoft has never been big on supporting standards that were not developed in-house, but external pressure has forced the Internet Explorer (IE) division to start…

YouTube launches faster, more social and touch-friendly mobile site

A brand new YouTube Mobile site, built in HTML5 has launched globally, adding support for more devices and promising faster downloads, social connectivity through…

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