Author Archives
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Visualising time
A discussion has ensued in the Lost In Mobile WhatsApp group about time and the different ways in which it can be displayed. Here are some interesting examples- Timehoops Over the past few years I’ve realized that I use an… Read More ›
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How Much Exercise Do You Really Need To Do?
We teamed up with Marie Murphy, Professor of Exercise and Health at Ulster University, to run an experiment. This concentrated on walking, the simplest, easiest form of exercise there is, and also recommended by the NHS for its health benefits…. Read More ›
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Rolex to close flagship store in Geneva
The store, at the foot of the Old Town, has already closed. It was thought it was being renovated, but the company has confirmed it will not reopen… More here. If this is true I would love to know the… Read More ›
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Remarkable Rolex ads
One of the most exciting and fun things to do when diving into the history of a watch brand is to look at their advertising. Rolex has always been a brand that has created some of the most remarkable ads… Read More ›
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Apple Dropped Plan for Encrypting iCloud Backups?
If that is the case — that Apple’s legal department killed the project to avoid “poking the bear” — then it’s ultimately irrelevant whether Apple briefed the FBI in advance or not. It’s acquiescence, and users will be left unprotected. Not just in the… Read More ›
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The golden age of personal digital assistants
The guys in the Lost In Mobile WhatsApp group have been looking through their old mobile devices. Some genuine memories have appeared so far. What devices do you remember from a few years back?
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The Red Special now inspires a new Seiko 5 Sports watch
The new Seiko 5 Sports watch is constructed in a very different way but is also built to last. With the long-trusted caliber 4R36 at its heart, 10 bar water resistance, a Hardlex crystal and its robust steel case, it… Read More ›
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NapBot
Gain insight into your full sleep history in beautifully designed overviews. NapBot uses machine learning to automatically track your sleep. NapBot presents detailed sleep phases analysis by calculating deep and light phases… More here. This app can work independent of… Read More ›
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It went to the moon, James Bond wore it. Who cares?
Is it just me who is turned off by the thought of a watch being special because the same model went to the moon? Is it just me who feels even more turned off because a fictional film character wore… Read More ›
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A Surge of New Plastic…
Companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Saudi Aramco are ramping up output of plastic — which is made from oil and gas, and their byproducts — to hedge against the possibility that a serious global response to climate change might reduce… Read More ›
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