Manchester & North West Prestige Awards
zenscape has been invited to be considered for nomination for for an award in the 2026/2027 Manchester and North West Prestige Awards. what are the Prestige Awards? the Prestige Awards provide the […]
is it all about protecting children?
the UK’s Labour government has introduced legislation that they say is designed to protect children from harm from the Internet. the Online Safety Act 2023 is part of a raft of measures […]
Gaza – the end of all (conventional) wars?
war. the sound of thunder from Hell itself. heavy tanks moving into line to engage the enemy. shells pounding cities into rubble. fertile green open country turned into wasteland. it could be […]
the 1960’s – Its not all black & white
it wasn’t that colour technology wasn’t around to faithfully record this lost generation. it was all because of institutional snobbery. and I for one bitterly regret the misguided, selfish decisions taken by […]
whatever happened to all the heroes?
remember all those super-talented people who just came up with great stuff out of the blue, invented, created or designed things you just couldn’t do without? of course you can see lots […]
the rise of the megalo people
socialism draws people who have an unnaturally strong wish for power and control and think they’re much more important and powerful than they really are. any psychologist reading this will recognise that […]
big ideas, little solutions. no compromise?
I love my music – making it, listening to it and creating the playing environment to enjoy it. its probably the only thing in life I couldn’t really do without. its taken […]
the end of globalisation – time to rebuild the UK?
technology is the leading element of today’s consumer marketplace. and it’s very difficult to name a product that isn’t made in China today. it’s the continuation of a trend that saw Japan […]
from flying pigs to sushi – Congleton’s Market Quarter
just after the new millenium, Cheshire East Council proposed an ambitious development for the dilapidated Princess Street area of Congleton to be undertaken by the Salford building group, Modus. but Modus would […]
electric shock – green car sales stalling
electric cars have been pushed by the green lobby as the answer to driving away from our dependence on fossil fuels. in theory, the combination of using solar or wind energy and […]
when the sum of the parts…
ICL. not a familiar name, but it was a major computer manufacturer and service provider from the 1960’s until 2002. its history was not a happy one. Like many IT companies at […]
upgrade your camera – downgrade your photos?
familiarity breeds… well in the case of a camera, confidence. Modern cameras, with all their digital interfaces, controls and downright wizardry are marvels of our technology age. but its usually takes a […]
cash out our freedom to cash in on digital payments?
its so cool, isn’t it. just tap your phone to pay. its simple. no wallet, no messy cash filling your pockets. let’s give it all to “The Man” to handle what we […]
20mph roads. big state’s cul-de-sac?
risk has always been the travelling companion of progress – and its our best friend, not our enemy. its the sanity check for every move we make and the framework upon which […]
NatWest – accident prone or terminally toxic?
publicly mis-stepping is unfortunate. but a state-bailed out global bank that constantly demonstrates to the world its total inability to walk unaided is unforgivable. RBS/NatWest’s overreach, malpractice and under-achieving sets it as […]
is the party over for democracy?
in 1832, the British Parliament passed the Reform Bill. this is regarded as the most significant milestone on the UK’s journey to the world-renowned democracy it enjoys today. but is it time […]
wear-OS smart watch long term test
smart watches are starting to come of age. Apple and Garmin are the watches of the moment, but Google has come to the party with its interesting and rapidly evolving wear-OS that’s […]
end insight for Manchester
Manchester has long-been associated with street-driven menswear. In the 90’s, Tony Wilson’s Factory Records and Haçienda venue were as much about the look as the music. What could is more fitting for […]
why do we still buy televisions?
the television set in our living room has been the focal point for families for generations. from grainy, unreliable black and white TV’s with tiny screens set into fine wooden cabinets, to […]
the EU’s not-so eminent domain
ever been bitten by something you bought on the Internet? I’m not talking about dodgy fake goods or something that didn’t live up to what you were expecting. no, there are laws […]
marching towards a big state UK
British Conservatism is built on self-determinism and self-regulation. But the UK’s post-Covid doctrine is moving as far away from that as can be imagined. Gone is our free enterprise, light touch hand […]
does size not matter after all?
The displays introduced as a feature in our tech have followed the path of bigger is better for years. But in today’s mainly mobile and wearable world, there’s a limit to what […]
when does tech start to die?
too slow, out of space. is my tech past it. time for it to go? Most good quality workstations and notebooks will stay working happily for far longer than you might expect. […]
the betrayal of the British people?
with the country still reeling from one of the darkest and unsettling periods of this century, you’d think the country would be pulling together. But forces unseen are determined to sabotage our […]
the smart watch & the swing
they say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. so is the road to market. This article’s about Smart Watches. but before we get into this latest bit of first-world […]
state of war – Somalia’s tragic legacy
Somalia is a failed state, without food, in constant drought and constantly at war. Since 1991, Islamic factions funded by China, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia have fought a bloody civil war […]
integro – music for the new age
music touches the emotions like nothing else. will integro relight that fire? Someone once said “the man who isn’t moved by music has no soul.” I don’t think he was talking about […]
the stigma of settled science
The politburo owns the science and all dissent is forbidden. Welcome to the new Dark Ages. Its done, dusted, discovered and documented and nothing left for discussion. Or so the government experts […]
are cracks appearing in China’s economy?
China has built an economy that no nation can challenge. but is their new workshop of the world sustainable. Their manufacturing base dominates the world. Why make it yourself when China can […]
pedalling progress or highway robbery?
Garmin© is a giant in GPS mobile tech – but is the sky-high price tag justified? Everyone’s heard of Garmin. Maybe you’ve got one of their SatNav’s, wear one of their Smart […]
