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We used to get excited about technology
Something is missing from our lives, and from our technology. Its absence is feeding a growing unease being voiced by many who work in tech or study it. It’s what drives the new generation of PhD and postdoctoral researchers I… Read More ›
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A two-in-one monitor
Philips has launched a unique monitor that aims to include the best of both worlds, a traditional LCD monitor as well as an E Ink screen. The two-in-one monitor named Philips 24B1D5600 actually consists of two parts with one part… Read More ›
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Success isn’t linear
This is so wonderful.
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21 years of the iPod
21 years sounds like a long time, but in that relatively short period so much has been born from the original iPod. Arguably we have the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and myriad other products from different brands all because of… Read More ›
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When you lose weight, where does the fat go?
The most common misconception among doctors, dieticians and personal trainers is that the missing mass has been converted into energy or heat. “There is surprising ignorance and confusion about the metabolic process of weight loss,” says Professor Andrew Brown, head… Read More ›
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MagSafe is more than just a magnet
The arrival of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models were accompanied by the reinvention and return of MagSafe, and it became an instant hit! There is a great sense of satisfaction, in my opinion, to have things just stick… Read More ›
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Apple Notes does a LOT
Good shout from Kev. Apple Notes has grown into a beast of an app and as time passes it could consume many others.
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Timeless…
I posted about the new Hamilton Railroad pocket watch a few days back and commented on how lovely it is. The timeless nature of the design struck me and to have it with a modern movement inside offers the best… Read More ›
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Classic Computers Papercraft Collection
A great idea and all you need is a printer, some glue and very tiny fingers!
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The Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
Smartphones are the pocket watches of today, second only to our prized wristwatches for relaying the time. For centuries, however, pocket watches reigned supreme as timekeepers for civilian, military, business and scientific use. If you’re wondering if there’s still a… Read More ›
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