Now that I've got your attention, it's time for a rundown of musings from the corridors of Cogapp in our latest and greatest Internal Digest. Aside from the surfing dog above from Tristan, here's what else has been captivating the collective Cogapp mind of late:

Joe dug deep into the back-end of Google Maps, scouring miles of code and a nigh on infinite amount of pictures to find the deeply hidden algorithm that reveals how Google Street View works according to Google Japan:

Sam, meanwhile, was too busy practicing his pool technique to be able to venture all the way over to our oriental search cousins for information. However, it was all in vain when he discovered this little AR-utilising machine:

Joe and Tristan have also been in hot debate about the ins and outs of Nokia's new version of the Maemo browser. Along with fully integrated Flash support, the browser also solves the problem of how to zoom by incorporating a nifty spiral mechanic for just such a function:

Eleanor came across this project from Berlin. These ice figures were placed on steps in the centre of the city and allowed to melt to highlight the effect that global warming is having on the planet. A brilliantly evocative piece of art that really visualises the seriousness of the message with palpable results:

Ben stumbled upon this gem from the Ukrainian version of Britain's Got Talent, cunningly titled, 'Ukraine's Got Talent' (what will they think of next?). There's not much that can be said about it that isn't summed up by one of the judge's comments: 'It was an honour to watch.'

Take a look at this website as spotted by Gavin. It uses clever technology to transform an uploaded .jpg into an animated image. Give it a go by clicking the 'Change' button at the top, then the 'Upload' button that appears, choosing your picture and.. hey presto; a living .jpg file!

Finally, for all you out there who love mechanics and who love dogs, this mechanical dog that Joshua found should be just up your street: