Dr Andrea Smith
@audioandrea.bsky.social
Shakespeare, drama, radio. Often all at the same time. Lecturer in English and Creative Writing at University of Suffolk. Formerly BBC producer. My views.
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Dr Andrea Smith
@audioandrea.bsky.social
· May 12
It's lovely to have a copy of this in my hands!
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
If you buy it from publishers @edinburghup.bsky.social and use the code NEW30, it's only just over £10.
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shakesp...
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
If you buy it from publishers @edinburghup.bsky.social and use the code NEW30, it's only just over £10.
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shakesp...
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
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"A stage comedian can use the same piece of patter for ten years. On the wireless it is ‘killed’ after one night. If you don’t hear a new joke every day, it means that you haven’t a wireless set." (John Henry 1934)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
February 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"A stage comedian can use the same piece of patter for ten years. On the wireless it is ‘killed’ after one night. If you don’t hear a new joke every day, it means that you haven’t a wireless set." (John Henry 1934)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
Happy #WorldRadioDay 📻
Earlier today I was one of the speakers at a fab event for audio/radio researchers celebrating this. Such a wide range of really interesting people.
My paper looked at how new audio drama producers are unaware of its history and are devising techniques that already exist (1/3)
Earlier today I was one of the speakers at a fab event for audio/radio researchers celebrating this. Such a wide range of really interesting people.
My paper looked at how new audio drama producers are unaware of its history and are devising techniques that already exist (1/3)
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Happy #WorldRadioDay 📻
Earlier today I was one of the speakers at a fab event for audio/radio researchers celebrating this. Such a wide range of really interesting people.
My paper looked at how new audio drama producers are unaware of its history and are devising techniques that already exist (1/3)
Earlier today I was one of the speakers at a fab event for audio/radio researchers celebrating this. Such a wide range of really interesting people.
My paper looked at how new audio drama producers are unaware of its history and are devising techniques that already exist (1/3)
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It's #WorldRadioDay and here I am in my happy place.
February 13, 2026 at 10:37 AM
It's #WorldRadioDay and here I am in my happy place.
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#WorldRadioDay: Women tuning in for news of #CharlesKingsfordSmith’s round-the-world flight https://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000599776. He landed at Portmarnock before completing his historic journey in California: https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/stories/exploring-aviation-ireland-nli-collections
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
#WorldRadioDay: Women tuning in for news of #CharlesKingsfordSmith’s round-the-world flight https://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000599776. He landed at Portmarnock before completing his historic journey in California: https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/stories/exploring-aviation-ireland-nli-collections
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“Ohh, he’s looping the loop! Tell the driver to stop. I want to get out here.”
(John Henry and Blossom broadcasting live from a biplane flying over London in 1924)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
(John Henry and Blossom broadcasting live from a biplane flying over London in 1924)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
February 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
“Ohh, he’s looping the loop! Tell the driver to stop. I want to get out here.”
(John Henry and Blossom broadcasting live from a biplane flying over London in 1924)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
(John Henry and Blossom broadcasting live from a biplane flying over London in 1924)
#WorldRadioDay #BigamyKilledTheRadioStar
www.amazon.co.uk/Bigamy-Kille...
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Happy #WorldRadioDay!
I've loved bringing its origin story to:
...stages. Next: 19 Feb Eltham, 16 Apr Chelmsford, 4 Jun Weston-super-Mare - paulkerensa.com/tour
...podcasts. 113 eps of The British Broadcasting Century so far.
...the BBC. The Truth about Phyllis Twigg is still online.
Keep radioing!
I've loved bringing its origin story to:
...stages. Next: 19 Feb Eltham, 16 Apr Chelmsford, 4 Jun Weston-super-Mare - paulkerensa.com/tour
...podcasts. 113 eps of The British Broadcasting Century so far.
...the BBC. The Truth about Phyllis Twigg is still online.
Keep radioing!
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Happy #WorldRadioDay!
I've loved bringing its origin story to:
...stages. Next: 19 Feb Eltham, 16 Apr Chelmsford, 4 Jun Weston-super-Mare - paulkerensa.com/tour
...podcasts. 113 eps of The British Broadcasting Century so far.
...the BBC. The Truth about Phyllis Twigg is still online.
Keep radioing!
I've loved bringing its origin story to:
...stages. Next: 19 Feb Eltham, 16 Apr Chelmsford, 4 Jun Weston-super-Mare - paulkerensa.com/tour
...podcasts. 113 eps of The British Broadcasting Century so far.
...the BBC. The Truth about Phyllis Twigg is still online.
Keep radioing!
Well, that's very flattering. It's more than six years since I left the #BBC - so to be remembered as an 'absolute legend' is more than a little unexpected.
Connor has always been a talented journalist - it's great to see his career continuing to flourish 🎧🎙️📝
Oh, and the wonderful Foz too! 💛
Connor has always been a talented journalist - it's great to see his career continuing to flourish 🎧🎙️📝
Oh, and the wonderful Foz too! 💛
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Well, that's very flattering. It's more than six years since I left the #BBC - so to be remembered as an 'absolute legend' is more than a little unexpected.
Connor has always been a talented journalist - it's great to see his career continuing to flourish 🎧🎙️📝
Oh, and the wonderful Foz too! 💛
Connor has always been a talented journalist - it's great to see his career continuing to flourish 🎧🎙️📝
Oh, and the wonderful Foz too! 💛
As ever, had a fab time at #WolseyWriters earlier, this time talking #RomeoAndJuliet
Thanks to all who came 🎭
If you want more on the play, I can recommend:
#InOurTime www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio R&J www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#Shakespeare #RadioDrama #AudioDrama
Thanks to all who came 🎭
If you want more on the play, I can recommend:
#InOurTime www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio R&J www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#Shakespeare #RadioDrama #AudioDrama
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
As ever, had a fab time at #WolseyWriters earlier, this time talking #RomeoAndJuliet
Thanks to all who came 🎭
If you want more on the play, I can recommend:
#InOurTime www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio R&J www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#Shakespeare #RadioDrama #AudioDrama
Thanks to all who came 🎭
If you want more on the play, I can recommend:
#InOurTime www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio R&J www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#Shakespeare #RadioDrama #AudioDrama
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Really enjoyed this, in which @oldfortunatus.bsky.social, @lucycmunro.bsky.social, and my esteemed colleague Laurence Publicover, all wearing lightly their massive learning, talk about how much fun the Henry IV plays are.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In Our Time - Henry IV Part 1 - BBC Sounds
Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Really enjoyed this, in which @oldfortunatus.bsky.social, @lucycmunro.bsky.social, and my esteemed colleague Laurence Publicover, all wearing lightly their massive learning, talk about how much fun the Henry IV plays are.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you were planning to come along tomorrow and haven't booked a ticket, it looks like you might be too late.
However, Katie always runs a great session, so you might like to get in quick for next month instead: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#WolseyWriters #WritingCommunity #Ipswich
However, Katie always runs a great session, so you might like to get in quick for next month instead: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#WolseyWriters #WritingCommunity #Ipswich
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
If you were planning to come along tomorrow and haven't booked a ticket, it looks like you might be too late.
However, Katie always runs a great session, so you might like to get in quick for next month instead: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#WolseyWriters #WritingCommunity #Ipswich
However, Katie always runs a great session, so you might like to get in quick for next month instead: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#WolseyWriters #WritingCommunity #Ipswich
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To make immersive audio, you have to immerse yourself.
Here are just a few moments from the recording of Wolf Valley, our latest audio drama for BBC Radio 4, that showcase our methodology toward creating audio you *feel*.
Here are just a few moments from the recording of Wolf Valley, our latest audio drama for BBC Radio 4, that showcase our methodology toward creating audio you *feel*.
February 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
To make immersive audio, you have to immerse yourself.
Here are just a few moments from the recording of Wolf Valley, our latest audio drama for BBC Radio 4, that showcase our methodology toward creating audio you *feel*.
Here are just a few moments from the recording of Wolf Valley, our latest audio drama for BBC Radio 4, that showcase our methodology toward creating audio you *feel*.
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In which @oldfortunatus.bsky.social, Laurence Publicover and I did a thing... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In Our Time - Henry IV Part 1 - BBC Sounds
Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
In which @oldfortunatus.bsky.social, Laurence Publicover and I did a thing... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
After hearing the excellent @bachrach.bsky.social talking to @oldfortunatus.bsky.social earlier this week about Richard II, it's great to see her book at the top of the reading list for today's #InOurTime on Henry IV Part 1.
Looking forward to listening 🎧📻
#Shakespeare
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Looking forward to listening 🎧📻
#Shakespeare
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
After hearing the excellent @bachrach.bsky.social talking to @oldfortunatus.bsky.social earlier this week about Richard II, it's great to see her book at the top of the reading list for today's #InOurTime on Henry IV Part 1.
Looking forward to listening 🎧📻
#Shakespeare
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Looking forward to listening 🎧📻
#Shakespeare
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
If you're coming along, you might like to listen to this in advance: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
But no prior knowledge of #RomeoAndJuliet required. You don't even need to like #Shakespeare 🎭
See you Saturday!
#WolseyWriters #Ipswich #Suffolk
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
But no prior knowledge of #RomeoAndJuliet required. You don't even need to like #Shakespeare 🎭
See you Saturday!
#WolseyWriters #Ipswich #Suffolk
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
If you're coming along, you might like to listen to this in advance: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
But no prior knowledge of #RomeoAndJuliet required. You don't even need to like #Shakespeare 🎭
See you Saturday!
#WolseyWriters #Ipswich #Suffolk
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
But no prior knowledge of #RomeoAndJuliet required. You don't even need to like #Shakespeare 🎭
See you Saturday!
#WolseyWriters #Ipswich #Suffolk
#ShakespeareOnTheRadio 💀🎧
#RadioDrama #AudioDrama
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Have you renewed your BSA membership for 2026 yet? Register or renew new for free or discounted entry to BSA events, including our upcoming virtual conference on AI and Shakespeare! Concessions available for teachers, practitioners and students
www.britishshakespeare.ws/join-the-bsa...
www.britishshakespeare.ws/join-the-bsa...
Join the BSA - British Shakespeare Association
Join the BSA The British Shakespeare Association is a charitable organisation. We depend on our membership and we welcome members from all over the world and from all walks of life. Our members includ...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Have you renewed your BSA membership for 2026 yet? Register or renew new for free or discounted entry to BSA events, including our upcoming virtual conference on AI and Shakespeare! Concessions available for teachers, practitioners and students
www.britishshakespeare.ws/join-the-bsa...
www.britishshakespeare.ws/join-the-bsa...
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My biography "Bigamy Killed the Radio Star" as modelled by Ahir Shah on last night's Mock the Week.
#MockTheWeek
#MockTheWeek
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
My biography "Bigamy Killed the Radio Star" as modelled by Ahir Shah on last night's Mock the Week.
#MockTheWeek
#MockTheWeek
Fancy something a bit Shakespearey that isn’t actually #Shakespeare
My #AudioDrama recommendation for February is: Dog in the Manger by Lope de Vega.
It’s a 400-year-old Spanish comedy of love, envy, class – plus downright nonsense.
#BBCSounds #RadioDrama #DramaOn3
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
My #AudioDrama recommendation for February is: Dog in the Manger by Lope de Vega.
It’s a 400-year-old Spanish comedy of love, envy, class – plus downright nonsense.
#BBCSounds #RadioDrama #DramaOn3
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
February 1, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Fancy something a bit Shakespearey that isn’t actually #Shakespeare
My #AudioDrama recommendation for February is: Dog in the Manger by Lope de Vega.
It’s a 400-year-old Spanish comedy of love, envy, class – plus downright nonsense.
#BBCSounds #RadioDrama #DramaOn3
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
My #AudioDrama recommendation for February is: Dog in the Manger by Lope de Vega.
It’s a 400-year-old Spanish comedy of love, envy, class – plus downright nonsense.
#BBCSounds #RadioDrama #DramaOn3
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
* Sound on * 🔊
#BBCRadio3 have a feature called the Playlister. Today's began with Korngold's version of 'For the rain, it raineth every day'. As you'll hear, Korngold's association with Max Reinhardt made me think of the 1935 film of A Midsummer Night's Dream...
#Shakespeare
#BBCRadio3 have a feature called the Playlister. Today's began with Korngold's version of 'For the rain, it raineth every day'. As you'll hear, Korngold's association with Max Reinhardt made me think of the 1935 film of A Midsummer Night's Dream...
#Shakespeare
January 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM
* Sound on * 🔊
#BBCRadio3 have a feature called the Playlister. Today's began with Korngold's version of 'For the rain, it raineth every day'. As you'll hear, Korngold's association with Max Reinhardt made me think of the 1935 film of A Midsummer Night's Dream...
#Shakespeare
#BBCRadio3 have a feature called the Playlister. Today's began with Korngold's version of 'For the rain, it raineth every day'. As you'll hear, Korngold's association with Max Reinhardt made me think of the 1935 film of A Midsummer Night's Dream...
#Shakespeare
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Registration is now open for AI and Shakespeare: A BSA Virtual Conference! True to theme, events will run online 26-27 Feb, including sessions on editing, pedagogy, and a keynote by Jonathan Bate, 'Love's Labour's Won: An Intelligent Artifice?' Register now at: www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
Conference - British Shakespeare Association
BSA Conference AI and Shakespeare: A British Shakespeare Association Virtual Conference A virtual BSA conference 26th and 27th February 2026 In the interests of economy and inclusivity, the BSA will b...
www.britishshakespeare.ws
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Registration is now open for AI and Shakespeare: A BSA Virtual Conference! True to theme, events will run online 26-27 Feb, including sessions on editing, pedagogy, and a keynote by Jonathan Bate, 'Love's Labour's Won: An Intelligent Artifice?' Register now at: www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
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My excellent colleague @jennashworth.bsky.social has a new eco-gothic tale on the radio next week 👇
BBC Radio 4 - The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth share.google/3V3Od8iK9e5n...
BBC Radio 4 - The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth share.google/3V3Od8iK9e5n...
BBC Radio 4 - The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth
Julie Hesmondhalgh narrates a new ghost story, set on the shifting sands of Morecambe Bay.
share.google
January 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
My excellent colleague @jennashworth.bsky.social has a new eco-gothic tale on the radio next week 👇
BBC Radio 4 - The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth share.google/3V3Od8iK9e5n...
BBC Radio 4 - The White Lady of Morecambe by Jenn Ashworth share.google/3V3Od8iK9e5n...
Have just caught up with this... 👇
Extraordinary, fascinating story, told with humour and heart.
I may be late to the party, but it'll be on #BBCSounds for a while yet, so plenty of time for you to catch up too 📻🎭🎧
#DramaOn4 #BBCRadio4 #AudioDtama #RadioDrama
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Extraordinary, fascinating story, told with humour and heart.
I may be late to the party, but it'll be on #BBCSounds for a while yet, so plenty of time for you to catch up too 📻🎭🎧
#DramaOn4 #BBCRadio4 #AudioDtama #RadioDrama
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
January 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Have just caught up with this... 👇
Extraordinary, fascinating story, told with humour and heart.
I may be late to the party, but it'll be on #BBCSounds for a while yet, so plenty of time for you to catch up too 📻🎭🎧
#DramaOn4 #BBCRadio4 #AudioDtama #RadioDrama
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Extraordinary, fascinating story, told with humour and heart.
I may be late to the party, but it'll be on #BBCSounds for a while yet, so plenty of time for you to catch up too 📻🎭🎧
#DramaOn4 #BBCRadio4 #AudioDtama #RadioDrama
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
One of the most gloriously bonkers moments in British broadcasting history. If you have an interest in satire and genuine "fake news" (!), it's a must listen 🎧
NEW PODCAST KLAXON! And it's a beauty.
100 years ago today, the first radio scare!
On the BBC: "The crowd is preparing to demolish the Houses of Parliament - with trench mortars..."
We re-enact Father Ronald Knox's Broadcasting the Barricades, + fab guest @abradschwartz.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/379c24
100 years ago today, the first radio scare!
On the BBC: "The crowd is preparing to demolish the Houses of Parliament - with trench mortars..."
We re-enact Father Ronald Knox's Broadcasting the Barricades, + fab guest @abradschwartz.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/379c24
The British Broadcasting Century with Paul Kerensa: #112 The First Radio Hoax: Broadcasting the Barricades - A Centenary Re-enactment
100 years ago from this podcast's release, the BBC broadcast the first known radio scare - 12 years before Orson Welles's famous War of the Worlds, and possibly inspiring it.It was hoax - although ...
pod.fo
January 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
One of the most gloriously bonkers moments in British broadcasting history. If you have an interest in satire and genuine "fake news" (!), it's a must listen 🎧
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Join us for an audio dive into ROMEO & JULIET w/ Shakespeare on the Radio author @audioandrea.bsky.social
🥀 #WolseyWriters Creative Writing Workshop
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS
Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity
🥀 #WolseyWriters Creative Writing Workshop
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS
Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Join us for an audio dive into ROMEO & JULIET w/ Shakespeare on the Radio author @audioandrea.bsky.social
🥀 #WolseyWriters Creative Writing Workshop
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS
Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity
🥀 #WolseyWriters Creative Writing Workshop
💔 SAT 7 FEB, 10:30am-12pm
🗡️ New Wolsey #Ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS
Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse... #writingcommunity
Nearly 6 years ago, my first academic paper was published - bringing together Shakespeare and crime fiction. I was reminded of it today and found it's had more than 400 views. Not bad for something written only 6 months into my PhD.
If you want a read, it's open access here: doi.org/10.24134/be....
If you want a read, it's open access here: doi.org/10.24134/be....
January 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Nearly 6 years ago, my first academic paper was published - bringing together Shakespeare and crime fiction. I was reminded of it today and found it's had more than 400 views. Not bad for something written only 6 months into my PhD.
If you want a read, it's open access here: doi.org/10.24134/be....
If you want a read, it's open access here: doi.org/10.24134/be....
Got the first glimpse today of the new augmented reality binoculars which have popped up here in #Ipswich.
Here's a little sample (poorly shot by me) of what the binoculars are like.
You can find out more here: allaboutipswich.com/digital-ipsw...
👀📱🏰🏢🛥️🏛️
Here's a little sample (poorly shot by me) of what the binoculars are like.
You can find out more here: allaboutipswich.com/digital-ipsw...
👀📱🏰🏢🛥️🏛️
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Got the first glimpse today of the new augmented reality binoculars which have popped up here in #Ipswich.
Here's a little sample (poorly shot by me) of what the binoculars are like.
You can find out more here: allaboutipswich.com/digital-ipsw...
👀📱🏰🏢🛥️🏛️
Here's a little sample (poorly shot by me) of what the binoculars are like.
You can find out more here: allaboutipswich.com/digital-ipsw...
👀📱🏰🏢🛥️🏛️
