Author Archives
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Gym Box
If you’re still contemplating over getting yourself or someone you know a Peloton membership for Christmas (jeez, it’s already 2 months to Christmas-time), you’re at the right place (or the wrong place, depending on how determined you are). The Gym… Read More ›
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Bookshop.org
This is such a great idea. You buy a book online from a local bookstore and have it delivered. They will get the money, which is hugely important in the UK during a November lockdown, and everyone is a winner…. Read More ›
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Honor the Material
Consider the technical differences between the new iPhone 12 and the original iPhone from 2007: screen resolution has increased 23X, CPU performance by 350X, and graphics performance by a whopping 700X! Even by tech industry standards, these numbers are staggering…. Read More ›
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Inside one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores
The bookstore, designed by architecture firm X+Living, takes inspiration from the natural world with sweeping, curved bookshelves, staircases, and epically tall, arched doorways. The effects of these features are multiplied by expansive, mirrored ceilings that will make you feel like… Read More ›
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Good question.
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A Moment in Time: Watchmaking at the Start of the 21st Century
Watchmaking has a long and rich history, which we at Phillips often get the opportunity to dive into during auction season thanks to the historically important, vintage pieces that fill our catalogues. Occasionally, we even get to contribute new discoveries… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 24 (Questions #2)
Some more questions from you answered in this episode- Why do you hate Android? Why are you an Apple fanboy? You talked about Christmas in the last podcast. Is it gone now with the latest lockdown? Trump or Biden? Is… Read More ›
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How to take a selfie in 1912
In case you’re curious about the camera featured in the ad, it’s most likely an ANSCO No. 3A Folding Buster Brown, which took postcard-sized photos on roll film and launched around 1912 or 1913. Redbellows.co.uk also tells us that the… Read More ›
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Governments Worldwide Consider Ditching Daylight Saving Time
In many countries, this might be the one of the last instances in which people make the adjustment. Governments around the world have been in discussions about scrapping the seasonal clock changes and sticking to one time—either permanent standard time… Read More ›
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swatch x 007 (2Q)
I’m not a huge fan of swatch, but this design has grabbed me somewhat because of the blend of colours and textures. There is also an 007 inspired collection available.
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