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McGST Podcast Episode 32 (Being 16)
We start by discussing if the way we parented was most influenced by societal norms or by the way our parents brought us up. Next up was a discussion on education in 2020 and if kids have any respect for… Read More ›
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Meet the Xor Titanium Phone
The result of the last three years is Xor and the Xor Titanium phone. Hutchison talked about the origin of the name: “There were lots of names that went before Xor. I didn’t want anything too pretentious, or to buy… Read More ›
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Is Apple really a privacy-first company?
Cook also announced that after the release of the next iteration of their mobile operating system, known as iOS 13, any app that offers the option to sign in with Google or Facebook will also be required to offer Sign… Read More ›
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The Lorier Hyperion
It’s all in the details. The Bakelite-esque Air Force blue and burgundy bezel, the chapter ring circling the minute track, the gilt/silver print, and the roulette datewheel make it feel like the Hyperion came straight out of a time machine…… Read More ›
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Better Designed Apple Accessories
Apple has released a slew of products this year – the latest being their ‘one more thing’ event that rocked the world this November with the advent of M1 chips to their MacBooks. The reviews are now just pouring in… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 31 (Man flu and Women do)
Jo and I discuss how men and women deal with sickness. Is it true that women get on with it while men just lie down and do little? We then discuss the issue of downtime, or rather the inability to… Read More ›
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Emulate GameCube and Wii games at full speed on iOS devices
I am tempted to try this. Can someone else do it instead and let me know if it works?😗
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Typographic artwork by Aaron Kuehn
Take a look at these typographic artworks by Aaron Keuhn. In particular the ones detailing the body really stand out as educational as well as pleasing to the eye. However, it is the clever use of typography that make them… Read More ›
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Play chess against Beth Harmon
Obviously you won’t be really playing Beth, but it’s a novel idea. You can play here. If you haven’t watched The Queen’s Gambit yet you really should be checking it out. It is a limited series, but is close to… Read More ›
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Da Vinci Eye: AR Art Projector
Da Vinci Eye is the #1 essential digital tool for non-digital artists. Don’t just take our word for it – we’re one of the top five Graphics & Design apps in over 100 countries. Da Vinci Eye is used by… Read More ›
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