We’ve come across some very interesting technology news, and thought we would share it with you along with other ‘goings-on’ in and out of the office.

Some great news hot off the press to begin with. We won 2 awards at the Communicators this week for the production of BoonSpace. The two awards were for Social/Networking (for the back end and functionality) and Visual Appeal (for the design), so this is great recognition for everyone involved in the project – http://bit.ly/tupMD

Adobe has developed a platform for creating digital magazines which was used for the virtual edition of WIRED magazine – http://bit.ly/9FiaT9

We also noticed this company – http://bit.ly/cy1ZEY who have put some really inspiring ideas together about how to use real objects and iPhone applications together. Something truly original and different!

There’s also the rather geeky news that Google offices around the world will no longer be using Microsoft operating systems due to security concerns. Whether it’s a publicity stunt or a genuine concern; it’s certainly got them some press coverage – http://bit.ly/9qjFyD

Cyber-Duck Interaction Producer Paolo Cattaneo also managed to lay his hands on an iPad this week. No, he didn’t buy one but he did touch one in an Apple store. Rather selfishly he didn’t let anyone else in the shop have a go for a full half hour! It must be good.

We are really getting into the World Cup spirit this week too with everyone starting up their Fantasy World Cup teams with Metro online! You should join us – http://bit.ly/13zOWz

That wraps up the weekly, let us know if you have found anything else we might be interested in!

Boonspace, Cyber-Duck’s latest web development, is an exciting new service that allows users to send virtual emotional gifts along with personalised cards, photos, audio and video messages to loved ones. A cash sum can also be attached to each Boonspace gift and sent securely via the internet so the recipient can choose a real gift to go along with their virtual one.

The service is perfect for those that find themselves away from home and the people that are important to them for long stretches of time. Boonspace makes it possible for people such as servicemen and women, students studying abroad, travellers and ex-pats to send something meaningful to family and friends who are far away.

As part of a series of promotions to mark the imminent launch of the Boonspace website on December 10th, anyone who signs up to Boonspace for free by November 30th will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a brand new 8G iPod Touch. All you need is a name and a valid email address and you could be receiving an early Christmas present.

To be in with a chance of winning, visit Boonspace and sign up before November 30th. Good Luck!

Find out more about Boonspace on YouTube.