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Samsung Galaxy S8 first look
So, what do you think? I need to ponder before I write something.
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Tech longevity
What do you consider to be an adequate amount of time to keep a tech product for? It is a difficult question, but another way to put it may be to ask- when you buy a new product, in your… Read More ›
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How many separate things go into a smartphone?
A good illustration of just how many separate things go into a smartphone (from an old BarCap report). tweeted by Benedict Evans. Click the link above to see the full-sized image. That’s quite a lot of stuff…
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S-Town is live
John despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks a reporter to investigate the son of a wealthy family who’s allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But then someone else ends up… Read More ›
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Privacy
Ever notice that many of these “things” we lose are bit by bit and for the best reasons? The government needs to know how much you make so that you can pay taxes. Fair enough. They also want to know… Read More ›
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Theater Mode for Apple Watch
If you can make your (series 2) Apple Watch last 2 days on a charge, this is a decent solution for wearing it when you sleep.
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The Frederique Constant E-Strap launched
Frederique Constant has quietly launched its smart E-Strap, a leather watch strap with fitness tracking tech built into the buckle. While smart straps have a history of being somewhat… horrible, the Frederique Constant may have totally changed the game. Made… Read More ›
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Working in the White House Photo Office
My title was Assistant Director of the White House Photo Office, from February 2009 to January 2017. On a typical day, I’d get in about 8:30 in the morning and check again the day’s schedule of events for the President… Read More ›
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IKEA’s more affordable smart home collection
The Trådfi smart home collection looks good. The Gateway kit (2 white LED bulbs, a gateway and a remote control) will cost £69 with a dimming bulb being £29 and a motion control bulb selling for £25. £15 will buy you the… Read More ›
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Ballz for iOS
Relax your brain with the champion of time killer! Swipe your finger to throw the balls and break the bricks. Try to break as many bricks as possible before they move down to the bottom. Collect all the items to… Read More ›
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