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Apple’s new iPhones didn’t wow consumers
The reaction to the unveiling of a new generation of iPhones this week was “lackluster” compared with prior new smartphone announcements, which could bode poorly for Apple’s stock, according to a data firm that tracks social media sentiment and market… Read More ›
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Russia and Canada are tiny
They sure are tiny, but in this case that is probably a good thing. tweeted by iA inc.
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STARTIMER PILOT HERITAGE (REF. AL-555RGS4H6)
JEWELS: 26 POWER RESERVE: 38 hours FUNCTIONS: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, GMT, Date MATERIAL: Stainless Steel case with internal turning ring CRYSTAL: Scratch – resistant sapphire crystal WATER-RESISTANCE: 10 ATM/100M/330FT DIAMETER: 42mm STRAP MATERIAL: Light brown leather strap Nice 70’s design,… Read More ›
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Confessions of a FitBit addict
One of the great philosophical questions of our time is this: if a person goes for a run and there is no Fitbit on their wrist to record it, did it really happen? I have been struggling with said conundrum… Read More ›
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Tiny Tears
The children stared at him from the photo frame on the shelf, from a time when he was a hero who knew everything, when he was the funniest man in the world who loved more than he thought possible. The… Read More ›
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In Praise Of Shadows
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 ›
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What should Apple change next year?
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 ›
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A missed opportunity?
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 ›
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This is not an Apple Watch
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 ›
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This is not an Apple Watch
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 ›
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