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Ice eggs
Thousands of egg-shaped balls of ice have covered a beach in Finland, the result of a rare weather phenomenon. Amateur photographer Risto Mattila was among those who came across the “ice eggs” on Hailuoto Island in the Gulf of Bothnia… Read More ›
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Another Q Timex reissue appears (sort of)
When I clicked the link to this new Q Timex it was down, but it may be fixed by the time you read this. I really like the colours on this one, but not one person I have shown it… Read More ›
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Fitbit users fear privacy invasion after $2.1bn Google acquisition
Google’s recent acquisition of Fitbit for $2.1bn has left many users worried the tech giant may soon have access to their most intimate health information – from the number of steps they take each day to their breathing patterns, sleep… Read More ›
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Clockbait
I only discovered Clockbait yesterday and must say I am impressed. Sometimes very funny, sometimes over the line, but always easy and fun to watch.
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Xiaomi smartphone has 108 megapixel camera
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled the world’s first mainstream handset to feature a 108 megapixel camera. The extra high-resolution sensor was developed by Samsung, which has yet to feature it in its own products. The firms say the benefit… Read More ›
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Would you buy this above a G-Shock? I think I would…
Constructed to U.S. military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 metres) Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support helps track in more challenging environments than… Read More ›
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Facebook and Twitter spread Trump’s lies
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook says he’ll run political ads even if they are false. Jack Dorsey of Twitter says he’ll stop running political ads altogether. Dorsey has the correct approach but the debate skirts the bigger question: Who is responsible… Read More ›
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I ‘need’ the Grand Seiko GMT SBGM221
It is not often that a video review can make me feel like a need a watch, but take a look at the above and see what you think. A stunning piece.
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AirPods Pro make me dizzy (I think)
Up until two years ago I suffered from Labyrinthitis which is caused by a virus that attacks the inner ear, similar to a common cold. The symptoms lasted for four years and I look back on that period as one… Read More ›
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The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked
A feat of technical mastery, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked dresses the artistic openworked sapphire dial and the movement’s visible pink gold components in black ceramics… More here. I shouldn’t like this, but I really do. The 20m water… Read More ›
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