Author Archives
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When you browse and buy in person, paragraph and place are joined forever
I can certainly remember where I was when I first encountered a great many of my favourite books. I never meant to keep these memories; I seem to have had no say in the matter. The bookstores, my mind decided,… Read More ›
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Young lives are being destroyed
Our children and young people are facing mental health challenges on an unprecedented scale. Tragically, there seems to be little meaningful action being taken in response. My 17-year-old son died by suicide last year. We had spent over a year… Read More ›
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slow roads: endless driving zen
slow roads is a browser based game with no goal, no real achievements and no social elements at all. And this is exactly what the developers were aiming to do with it. Good for a few minutes distraction.
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Tidbyt: Personal Pixel Display
Use Tidbyt to check the weather, or when your train is arriving. Track your favorite stock tickers, or your favorite sports teams… More here. The beauty of this product is the way it uses what would normally be described as… Read More ›
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A wearable hug
The Apollo™ wearable provides scientifically proven touch therapy that you can wear as a band around your ankle, wrist, or as a clip attached to your clothing. The Apollo device’s silent, soothing vibrations speak to your nervous system, telling you… Read More ›
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Forté for Apple Watch review
The Forté for Apple Watch cradle is typically Twelve South and dare I say typically Apple. The stainless steel frame and black leather base are without doubt elegant and it would work perfectly with a stainless steep Apple Watch. It… Read More ›
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Get debunking, people.
“To fully realize the impact everyday tech has on us, we sourced scientific research and expert opinion on the subject,” the TollFreeForwarding post reads, “before working with a 3D designer to create a future human whose body has physically changed… Read More ›
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Verification = subscription
Repurposing the verification system as a means for subscription revenue replaces the intended function of confirming identity with confirming that the user has $8 – or however much it costs. Ignore the cost aspect for a moment and consider the… Read More ›
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The Crinkle Paper X CLOCK
With no markings and with hands that are exactly the same color as the clock’s body, the only way the Crinkle Paper X CLOCK tells the time is by using dramatic lighting. The timepiece comes with an aggressively textured body… Read More ›
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The Seiko TV Watch
I first saw the Seiko TV Watch at the Seiko headquarters in Japan on display as part of the company’s personal museum collection. The watch is an incredible item because it didn’t have a clear consumer purpose when it was released. At… Read More ›
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