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The low and the high of the Apple Watch rumours
The potential Apple Watch SE would feature lower-end parts with a familiar design but utilize the same software experience/integration experience. Essentially, the cheaper model would replace the Series 3 watch that is currently on the market despite Apple being on… Read More ›
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My Apple Watch is my secret weapon to surviving the pandemic
I admit that I found it intriguing when Apple first started referring to the Apple Watch as an “intelligent guardian for your health.” This seemed like a major shift in messaging for a smartwatch that was finally finding its footing… Read More ›
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Herd Immunity For COVID-19 Is Still A Terrible Idea
The basic idea of herd immunity is simple — if enough people are immune to a disease, then even if a person comes into the community carrying the illness, they won’t spread it. The few people who aren’t immune are… Read More ›
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The SBGW262
Beyond the beautiful, slender, retro-inspired case shape that seemed to skirt the line between a traditional round dress case and a tonneau, the new Elegance “Slim” watches had a few things in common. Most obvious among them was the use… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 5 (is the Apple Watch the best watch in the world?)
Just a quick chat to myself about the Apple Watch and the fact that it could actually be the best watch available in the world today. It scares me to say it, but I think it’s true. Music by Tom… Read More ›
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Ratio Eight Coffee Maker
From there, you can either watch or walk away, though watching it brew is half the fun. With the press of a button, the machine begins gurgling water to the exact right temperature (200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Specialty… Read More ›
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A car-size asteroid flew within 1,830 miles of Earth over the weekend
Because of its size, the space rock most likely wouldn’t have posed any danger to people on the ground had it struck our planet. But the close call is worrisome nonetheless, since astronomers had no idea the asteroid existed until… Read More ›
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Calmaria
In Portuguese means calmness, tranquility, calm. It’s often used by seamen and surfers to indicate that there are no waves in the ocean. That mood perfectly translates to what this app intends to do, bring peace of mind and tranquility… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 4 (nobody cares about my daughter)
In episode 4 I discuss the experiences of my daughter over the past 4 years in which she has been homeschooled. It would be fair to say that nobody cares about her apart from her friends and family…
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Stormy Weather in color
The Nicholas Brothers’ tap dance scene from the movie “Stormy Weather” (1943). Cab Calloway and his orchestra performing “Jumpin’ Jive”. Somehow I had never seen this before. Give yourself a few minutes and watch this if you haven’t either. The… Read More ›
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