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Fitbit Versa: a second opinion
Really am enjoying my Versa. It replaces my Charge 2 as well. I like the size, the weight and I got the charcoal band, which I also prefer over the silicone one on my Charge 2. I don’t understand the… Read More ›
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Buying the Fitbit Versa, twice
My wife and I are Fitbit converts. She used to wear an Apple Watch, but felt that the fitness aspect was too wooly to really benefit from and I am a (real) watch guy so have been happy to wear… Read More ›
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The HomePod is stumbling
When Apple Inc.’s HomePod smart speaker went on sale in January, it entered a market pioneered and dominated by Amazon’s Echo lineup of Alexa-powered devices. Apple has been touting the HomePod’s superior sound quality but so far hasn’t enticed many… Read More ›
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Earth’s Wonders
Once a matter of debate, we know today the Earth is not flat. But the satellite imagery we’re most familiar with — taken straight down––flattens and obscures the visual cues we get from perspective, making the imagery appear like maps, not photos…. Read More ›
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More than half your body is not human
Human cells make up only 43% of the body’s total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists. Understanding this hidden half of ourselves – our microbiome – is rapidly transforming understanding of diseases from allergy to Parkinson’s. The field is… Read More ›
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10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Seiko
Excellent infographic from Chrono24.
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Two watches, no more
I am lucky. I own a watch that I absolutely love. The design is fantastic, it has a splash of colour that makes it stand out, it is very accurate and it is just the right size for my wrist…. Read More ›
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Another major app leaves the Apple Watch
Instagram joins a growing list to abandon the Apple Watch platform. To date, Amazon, Google, Slack, and Twitter have also pulled their Apple Watch versions. After people noticed Google abandoned its Maps app last May, a Google representative said that… Read More ›
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Just look at that dial
The Glashütte Original Sixties Ref. 1-39-52-03-02-04 is a sensational watch in my opinion and one which ticks all of the boxes in terms of the design. That dial is something very special, but the way the hour markers work with… Read More ›
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Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime: $1,149
Automatic caliber BALL RR1501 / 45mm, height 15.4mm / World time indication / Bi-directional diving bezel illuminated by micro gas tubes. Buy here. With $1,000 off as a pre-order making it $1,149, that is a VERY good price for a lot of watch.
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