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Illustrations by Maxim Shkret
I don’t know too much about these illustrations by Maxim Shkret, but one look should tell you all you need to know.
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The Omega Speedmaster X-33 Regatta
Being so very niche, I think it’s both remarkable and very cool that modern Omega would go to the trouble of making the X-33 at all, let alone customize the movement to offer an even higher degree of specialization for… Read More ›
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Water Painting
Well I never…
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When it becomes normal
There is one thing guaranteed to happen to most people and that is boredom created by over-familiarity. In the case of smartphones that is not quite the case, but it is a kind of lethargy that is perhaps the biggest… Read More ›
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Why are we here (part 2)
We are born, our parents raise us, we get a job, buy a house, our children are born, we raise them, they get jobs etc etc. And we all die. Why are we here? There are so many angles to… Read More ›
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What really is illegal to do when you are driving?
Motorists stopping at a drive-thru for some fast-food must ensure their car’s engine is off when they pay with a smartphone. It is also illegal to use a handheld phone or similar device when supervising a learner driver, the law… Read More ›
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The fitbit ionic
Designed to give you more guidance than ever, Ionic serves up personalised workouts that play on screen and guide you through every move. Exercise routines adapt based on your feedback so you’re always getting the right workout for your fitness… Read More ›
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Why smartwatches failed
But even this low number hides a more telling reality: Many consumers who did buy smartwatches don’t wear them. After purchase, and some months of use, those watches are now gathering dust in a drawer somewhere. Because: What’s the point?… Read More ›
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Pencil drawings by Jono Dry
Pencil drawings by South African artist Jono Dry. Stunning.
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Bokah
The Bokah was designed to do the latter. Think of it as 3D tools to let a child’s imagination run wild. Designed to be like Jenga meets Lego meets Meccano, the Bokah is as free spirited as the child itself,… Read More ›
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