The fastest growing language in Europe in Nerdic, a collection of buzz words and phrases used by computer geeks to describe new gizmos, say researchers. A hundred new words per year are added to Nerdic, which contains all three core elements that define a language – words, phrases and pronounciations.

Two of the latest are Wimax, a supersized wi-fi that gives entire cities internet coverage, and UGC, which refers to User Generated Content online such as Facebook.

Further reading: Geek speak rule at Wired.com

For those that want to find out about the presentations, and for indeed the people that made it, but couldn’t missed panels that ‘rawked’. Check out the links below to relive some of the panels back in March from SxSw 2008:

http://video.sxsw.com/2008/mov/ Movie – Quicktime

http://video.sxsw.com/2008/swf/ Flash – swf

http://video.sxsw.com/2008/mp4hi/ Audio – MP4

After a recent trip to India I felt I had to blog about the work and detail that goes into making street and shop signs.

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So, the Annual Geekfest in Austin Texas is almost upon us.

Just one look at the events calendar is enough to make any person nervous, with the amount of world renowned speakers and also some homegrown talent going over to share knowledge, hang out with friends and make new aquaintances.

How to maximise everyones time at SxSW08

This is how I can see the event working. After the initial check in for flight, and at the hotel. All delegates are required to register. This will be a good initial check to get a vibe for just how friendly and excitable everyone will be about the week ahead. Hopefully to spot some of the Brightoninan’s that will also be there.

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Brighton Digital Festival has evolved and grown each year, reflecting the industry it represents. Now in its third year, the Festival will be split into 3 separate themes embodying all elements of this vibrant industry.

We are really excited as it looks like a lot of thought has gone into the line up this year. Browsing the events calendar and you will see friends and colleagues running some excellent events.

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