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• In Praise Of Shadows

  By Shaun on September 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists. Tanizaki’s eye ranges over architecture, jade, food, toilets, and combines an acute sense of the use of space in buildings, as well as perfect descriptions of… Read More ›

• What should Apple change next year?

  By Shaun on September 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  It is a struggle to think of things Apple needs to change in the future because the company is doing rather well at the moment, $1 trillion and all that. There are some areas, in my humble opinion though, that… Read More ›

• A missed opportunity?

  By Shaun on September 12, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Based on the rumours I was ready to write an article entitled ‘Apple just released its most important product this decade’ tonight. As it happens I cannot do that because the Apple Watch series 4 didn’t tick the boxes I… Read More ›

• This is not an Apple Watch

  By Shaun on September 6, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  I have owned a few Apple Watch models since release, mainly to facilitate freelance work, and to date I have been less than impressed by almost everything the device offers. From the form factor (too square, too thick, too fiddly)… Read More ›

• This is not an Apple Watch

  By Shaun on September 6, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  I have owned a few Apple Watch models since release, mainly to facilitate freelance work, and to date I have been less than impressed by almost everything the device offers. From the form factor (too square, too thick, too fiddly)… Read More ›

• Skagen Hybrid Smartwatch (SKT1113) review – master of none

  By Shaun on August 26, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Hybrid watches are by many accounts dominating the sales figures for brands such as Fossil, and by some stats in a way which means that they are seriously scaling back on traditional watches due to a lack of sales. This… Read More ›

• Skagen Hybrid Smartwatch (SKT1113) review – master of none

  By Shaun on August 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Hybrid watches are by many accounts dominating the sales figures for brands such as Fossil, and by some stats in a way which means that they are seriously scaling back on traditional watches due to a lack of sales. This… Read More ›

• The 1970’s great calculator race

  By Shaun on August 25, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The full thread is here and is very informative.

• A trade negotiator vs a brexiteer

  By Shaun on August 24, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Satisfying to listen to this. Frightening as well how some people are happy for us to drive off a cliff.

• The Yes Equilibrium

  By Shaun on August 20, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  If you want to run a marathon, go with the Garmin Fenix, if you want a tough go-anywhere plastic fantastic, go with the Casio Rangeman. But if you want something truly unique, take a look at the new Equilibrium from… Read More ›