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Brexit vs Covid-19
In present value terms, Covid-19 reduces UK GDP by 2.1%. However, Brexit reduces the present value of GDP by 3.7% under an FTA scenario and 5.7% if there is no deal. In this sense, Brexit is expected to be a… Read More ›
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Relative importance in 2020 so far
The above looks silly, but it is actually quite accurate. And we still have 5 months to go! Originally posted here.
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Seiko 3-in-1 Pocket Computer System
The above advert is from 1985. It is so remarkably awful and fantastic at the same time. What a time to be alive… Original tweet.
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McGST Podcast Episode 6 (Apple’s house of cards)
A quick episode exploring Apple’s recent App Store troubles and in particular the developments concerning the WordPress app. Music by Tom Munch (tommunch.com) And then the following happened after I recorded the episode. Confusing… I have left the episode up… Read More ›
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High Score
This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life… More here. A decent series so far, as the review below states. In isolation, High Score has some… Read More ›
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (as it was)
Lots of talk about the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, but did you know that you can try the original in a web browser. Enjoy.
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Your questions…
I have a couple of guests lined up for future podcast episodes, but would like to prepare a more interactive one. It would be most helpful if you could send in a question that you would like answered to shaun@mailstm.co.uk… Read More ›
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More is less
The above photo is of my treadmill which I am using multiple times a day and as you can see there is not a lot of tasteful design going on here. It gets worse though. See those touchscreen buttons (Speed-,… Read More ›
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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 ›
