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  • Journalism is collapsing

    The public is in desperate need of accurate journalism which cuts through the screaming. We need reporters who can refute what’s being said, or interrogate it, or at least put it in context. Instead, journalists – opponents and supporters alike… Read More ›

  • The Amber keyboard

    Featuring mechanical, chunky keys, the Amber KB1 would allow users to place their devices into the slot and start typing after connecting via Bluetooth. “The keycaps will feature a low profile linear mechanical switch for a balance between that fun… Read More ›

  • UK demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data

    The UK government has demanded to be able to access encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide in its cloud service. Currently only the Apple account holder can access data stored in this way – the tech giant itself cannot… Read More ›

  • Apple Invites

    “With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together,” said Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud…. Read More ›

  • Tapestry: the best new app in a decade

    Browsing your timeline in Tapestry is totally private. There’s no server tracking what you’re loading and no third-parties watching as you scroll or search through content. Even our ads are private! More here. Tweetbot (April 2011 – January 2023) was… Read More ›

  • A168WA-1UWD – pretty much perfect

    £25, that’s what I paid, is not a lot of money for a watch and it is in fact close to as low as you can get for a timepiece that could easily last you for two decades and more…. Read More ›

  • Five key impacts of Brexit

    Five years ago, on 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union. On that day, Great Britain severed the political ties it had held for 47 years, but stayed inside the EU single market and customs union for a… Read More ›

  • The Giorgio Galli S2Ti

    The Giorgio Galli S2Ti redefines sophistication, seamlessly blending contemporary design with exceptional durability. It’s crafted with a light and compact 38mm titanium case reinforced by a forged carbon fiber mid-case and crowned with a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal that spans… Read More ›

  • The Omega Geneve calibre 1012 (1974) returns

    I wrote this article about the above watch back in February 2020. I love that watch for quite some time, but as is typical of those who love watches times change and I sold it because it was not getting… Read More ›

  • The Vista detox phone

    The Vista detox phone connects you to the real world through the device’s viewfinder. Moving beyond screen-based applications, it allows you to capture inspirations from your own life and craft your own story. Whether in ordinary routines, extraordinary travels, or… Read More ›