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Ban all watches from exams…
All watches should be banned from exam halls to discourage cheating, says an inquiry into the extent of malpractice in exams taken by pupils across the UK. Smart watches, connected to the internet, are already banned from use by students… Read More ›
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TRASKA Summiteer (OP-a-like?)
A refined blend of timeless design and modernity, the Summiteer brings the classic field watch into the 21st century. Combining a vintage aesthetic with contemporary engineering, this formidable traveling companion is resistant to water, scratches and shocks… More here. Hard… Read More ›
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DOXA SUB 200
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver’s watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L stainless steel. At a diameter of 42 mm, the SUB 200 is topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating and the distinctive… Read More ›
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Fitbit Versa 2 review (not great)
By all accounts it isn’t very good. Well there’s a surprise…
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Apple event 2019
Apple Arcade- £4.99 / month YES Apple TV+ – £4.99 / month YES New iPad- OK, may upgrade one day New Apple Watch- always wanted always-on display and now it is here. Still not buying one iPhone 11- very impressive… Read More ›
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Smartwatch Sales Are Soaring
That jump comes on top of a 51% increase in dollar sales of smartwatches for the full year in 2018 and a 61% increase in unit sales, according to NPD. NPD estimates the size of the U.S. smartwatch market for… Read More ›
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Let’s get ready to travellllllllllll!
Travelling on the underground can be a grim experience, but this announcer could make it all worthwhile. Just brilliant!
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Children Raised Without Religion Are Kinder And More Empathetic
While most would believe that religion and a higher power breeds a better upbringing, this study seems to indicate otherwise. Led by Professor Jean Decety looked into the perceptions and behavior of various children located in six different countries. They… Read More ›
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If you go quartz, you may as well take advantage of it
I bought an old Seiko Chronograph watch from eBay last week for a few pounds and I’m not quite sure why I made the purchase. It was a spur of the moment thing and I am now glad I did… Read More ›
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The HiSense A5 (finally, an e-Ink phone)
The A5 has only a single display, meaning it’s the e-Ink way or the highway. However, with a (to me) impressive refresh rate, I found the handset was responsive enough to probably let me do pretty much everything I need… Read More ›
