Some catch-up views on stuff that has happened since I arrived in Tokyo this week: Tim O’Reilly comes to the BBC (for the day) Congrats…
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The metro and train system in Tokyo is fantastic – you can set your watch by it (I did, after I lost a bet with…
2 CommentsAs previously announced, the BBC News Website’s “Have Your Say” section is moving towards a Slashdot style discussion format – and I’m pleased to say…
One CommentWell, no – I wasn’t. Register’s “Interview with a tech entrepreneur” is about Richard Stubbs – a name I haven’t come across in the UK…
3 CommentsWe arrived in Tokyo yesterday, after a slightly draining 2.5 flight from Shanghai on NWA airlines (which we were kind of hoping was run by…
One CommentI just want to give a quick plug to the Magnificent Plaza Hotel, in Shanghai – which is where we stayed during our trip to…
3 CommentsAs our time in China draws to a close (bar an overnight stay at the airport hotel on the way home) my mind turns towards…
Comments closedThe Chinese Grand Prix was fantastic. We had some excellent seats, towards the end of the grandstand, which afforded us excellent views of both the…
2 CommentsAlthough our hotel is technically located within the Nanshi (“Southern City”) region of Shanghai, it’s actually a few blocks over towards the Huangpu River where…
2 CommentsAccessing the Internet in China has been an experience. Knowing that all Internet traffic is routed through a state-controlled proxy, I was dubious as to…
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