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Don’t punish the liar, punish the person highlighting the lies
Thanks to Marc for the above. This is crazy and highlights the ridiculousness of our parliamentary system, it’s absolutely crazy. And we now have empty shelves in our supermarkets, a lack of fuel and many other issues building up because… Read More ›
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I’m sorry, but it’s too late
“One of the last things they do before they’re intubated is beg me for the vaccine. I hold their hand and tell them that I’m sorry, but it’s too late.” More here. I know far too many people who will… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 70 (my Apple Watch instinct)
Likely my shortest episode yet in which I talk about my instincts with regards to where the Apple Watch will go next, and how the Garmin Instinct compares to it. They are polar opposites in literally every way, but Apple… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 69 (freedom day!?!)
A very short episode in which I discuss, with myself, how the UK’s freedom day is going so far. Music by Tom Munch.
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Volume control UI gone wrong
A group of bored developers and designers has decided to start a thread on reddit to figure out who can come up with the worst volume control interface in the world… More here. Thanks to Kirk. Sometimes you should not… Read More ›
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Owner of WordPress buys Pocket Casts
We’re excited to announce that Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com. More than 80M people in the US listen to a podcast weekly, and this critically acclaimed podcast app makes it easier for fans to… Read More ›
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adidas Originals Superstar (in LEGO)
Just like the real thing, this LEGO version includes the iconic adidas Originals Superstar trainer graphics, shell toe shape, trefoil logo and serrated 3 stripes mark. Right shoe or left shoe? You decide! This set includes 17 extra LEGO elements… Read More ›
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Freedom Phone: what a bunch of ***’s
The Freedom Phone is a free speech and privacy first focused phone. With features like tracking blockers and an uncensorable app store. What a bunch of sh*t’s they are for promoting this to people who know no better. $499.99 for… Read More ›
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Why aliens don’t talk to us
Excellent tweet by Prashant Singh. I would like to be charitable and suggest that maybe the protective film is very well positioned and stuck to the product, but I won’t be.
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McGST Podcast Episode 68 (a potentially unfathomable nightmare)
“Surely the infection rate + the pinging app + Monday’s potential free for all = a potentially unfathomable nightmare. Why does it feel like the government is in complete denial about this? It’s absolutely bonkers.” James O’Brien “Boris Johnson’s plan… Read More ›
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