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All of the World’s Money and Markets
How much money exists in the world? Strangely enough, there are multiple answers to this question, and the amount of money that exists changes depending on how we define it. The more abstract definition of money we use, the higher… Read More ›
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Emperor Bonsai: Red Maple
The Emperor Bonsai is lush, leafy tree model that will look great on any tabletop! 52 branch elements (over three times as many as the original bonsai model) are organized into seven distinct clusters to help simplify construction. The planter… Read More ›
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Taxes on Apple Watch straps are not surprisingly valid
Apple could be forced to pay millions of pounds in extra taxes in the UK after losing a legal battle over whether its smartwatch straps are an accessory that should be taxed individually or part of the device. Ending a… Read More ›
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The ZX81 design
Many people tweeted comments about the ZX81 over the weekend because it was released 36 years ago on Sunday. What struck me, however, is the fact that the design still looks fantastic today. Everything from the matt coating to the… Read More ›
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The Apple ‘experience’
A quick article running through what I experienced over the weekend trying to set up a new iPhone. Check iPhone SE and attempt iCloud backup. Realise that it has not backed up for 4 days for no apparent reason. Start… Read More ›
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Subscription traps may have to give notice of charges
“Subscription traps” that turn a month’s free trial into regular paid-for custom will be targeted in the budget next week. Philip Hammond will set out elements of a forthcoming consultation on better protection for consumers who sign up for such… Read More ›
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The Protrek Smartwatch
Maker of the legendary G-Shock, Casio has just announced the second generation of its Protrek WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch, a smartwatch built for sports and adventure that’s been tested to U.S. Department of Defence standards for military hardware. The Smart… Read More ›
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The nicest man in the world finds out how much his watch is worth
Not sure if I have posted this before, but this mans reaction to the value of his watch is just wonderful. Good for him.
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Which of our neighbors have been rounded up so far?
There were travelers stranded in airports, many of them students, some of them long-time residents of the United States, some of them persona non grata in their countries of origin who had suddenly been rendered effectively stateless; refugees who had… Read More ›
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When the camera shutter speed matches the helicopter`s rotor
That is freaky!
McGST 