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  • And another one dies. Laptop Mag

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    Laptop Mag is shutting down after nearly 35 years of providing consumers with in-depth information about laptops and other technology. In a staff meeting seen by The Verge, Faisal Alani, the global brand director at Laptop Mag owner Future PLC,… Read More ›

  • Beosystem 3000c

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    The iconic Beogram 3000 series, upgraded into one modern-day turntable hifi system. Limited edition of 100 units… More here. Is it beautiful? YES! Will it sound good? PROBABLY! How much will it cost? $30,000!!!

  • Amazfit Helio Strap review

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    We shall start the Helio Strap review by discussing the Whoop. You can buy a Whoop band for £169/year and £349/year. Each year, every year. The top Whoop option does offer ECG functionality and daily blood pressure insight, the latter… Read More ›

  • It’s Going to Get UGLY

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    What if you couldn’t trust any review on the internet? What if EVERYONE was being controlled by the companies that make those products? WELL that might be what is happening… YouTube Channel HouseFresh is facing legal backlash over publishing an… Read More ›

  • Skymill

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    The philosophy behind Skymill addresses our growing disconnection from the physical world around us. Weather has been reduced to swipeable forecasts that feel empty and detached from reality. Rosén and his team built this kinetic sculpture from a shared longing… Read More ›

  • You’re Being Lied To About AI’s Real Purpose

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    What if AI isn’t just a tool – but the greatest threat to human connection we’ve ever faced? Simon Sinek is a world-renowned entrepreneur, optimism expert, and founder of The Optimism Company, a platform which teaches human skills to leaders… Read More ›

  • £40 and 60 years old

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    I went to an antiques fair a while back and picked up a couple of watches. The above watch, a Seiko 7625-1990 if you must know, is from 1965 and cost me £40. It runs very well and looks stunning… Read More ›

  • The Casio Ring Watch (CRW-001-1ER) in Pictures

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    I received an email last week from Casio offering me the chance to enter a lottery for the Casio Ring Watch. The email was from Casio because I have an account which I have only used to buy one watch… Read More ›

  • Sony Walkman-meets-Blade Runner

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    The execution here is particularly striking because it doesn’t just slap a clear case on old tech and call it a day. The top-mounted mechanical elements with their perfectly visible gear systems remind me of luxury watches, where the movement… Read More ›

  • visible

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    Pacing is a strategy that balances rest and exertion to minimize post-exertional malaise. It involves finding a comfortable range of energy expenditure that avoids both over‑exertion and under-exertion, maintaining an optimal level of activity over time… More here. I’m very… Read More ›