Author Archives
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The computer ‘fad’ is dying
“An astonishing blast of heresy casting doubt on the future of the computer in modern life has come from the very person who designed the first personal computer.” (1985). Tweeted here. Guess he was wrong.
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Why some birds are so smart—and maybe even self-aware
The two papers are already being hailed as groundbreaking. “It’s often assumed that birds’ alien brain architecture limits thought, consciousness, and most advanced cognition,” says John Marzluff, a wildlife biologist and specialist on crows at the University of Washington, Seattle,… Read More ›
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Apple really needs to allow this
It seems that iOS 14 had a secret gem that no-one noticed during the beta period. You can now customize your iPhone Home Screen using Siri shortcuts and custom app icons. As you can imagine, Twitter and Pinterest users went… Read More ›
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Why you should get an autopsy if it’s the last thing you do
This was the moment where fainting tends to happen. I reached for the antacids — and then I found I didn’t need them. Somehow, I understood. It made sense. These men were dead, and this is what we look like… Read More ›
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The Tudor Royal Collection
So what is the Tudor Royal? Basically, it’s Tudor’s new steel (or steel and gold) sport-luxury watch with integrated five-link bracelet. It’s rolling out in four different sizes: the aforementioned 41mm Day-Date, as well as 38mm, 34mm, and 28mm time-and-date… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 14 (Dogs)
This episode explores the question of breeding dogs with known and potentially fatal health issues, the effect they have on our lives and what Murray has meant to me and my family the past five years. And why he may… Read More ›
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Every solution has a problem
The NHS Covid-19 app was released yesterday and I decided to download it and have a look at how it compares to others. As you can see advice, I then deleted it because I have no faith in the ability… Read More ›
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Poolside FM
You may already be aware of Poolside FM, but if not I would suggest you try the iOS app. Everything about the desktop experience and the mobile app is perfect for enjoying the winter using a summer vibe. It kind… Read More ›
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Alice Camera
Alice Camera™ is an AI-accelerated computational camera being built in Britain from the ground up for content creators. An interchangeable lens camera with a dedicated AI-chip that elevates machine learning and pushes the boundaries of what a camera can do…. Read More ›
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A 1930s Vintage Coupé as a Modern Concept Car
Like something straight out of a time-bent noir film, the marque’s Next-57 concept is a streamlined take on the Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé that it first created back in the 1930s. Its silhouette expands on the original’s sweeping body… Read More ›
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