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A One-Handed Shoelace Tying System
In addition to being convenient for the able-bodied, Knez’s QuickShoeLace should be a boon for single amputees or those born with only one hand. And if he could design an easier way to grasp the looping part, I’d think the… Read More ›
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Up Close
That is a stunning tribute.
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The MB&F HM7 Aquapod
Something to get out of the way up front is that the HM7 is big. Very, very big. In fact, it’s the largest machine in a collection of large machines. Bezel and all, the watch measures a whopping 53.8mm across,… Read More ›
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The Inside Story of BitTorrent’s Bizarre Collapse
BitTorrent had already tried to be the next Netflix, starting long before Netflix had become the next Netflix. The company was founded in 2004 by Bram Cohen, inventor of the open-source protocol that lent the startup its name, and Ashwin… Read More ›
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An Iphone Stand You Can Wear
As you might’ve guessed from the name, RYST is a clever design that combines the best of fashion and functionality to hold your iPhone! The one-size-fits-all wristband is the most convenient way to ensure you always have a prop or… Read More ›
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Apple AirPods first impressions
You don’t need me to write a review of the AirPods, but it would be silly to not put some words down regarding what the experience is like. And it is a very positive experience indeed, especially in the first… Read More ›
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When Apple wins, we all win
All of a sudden the wireless headphone market is a thing. After years in which wireless audio solutions have been nothing more than a novelty that dispenses with wires in favour of terrible quality audio, we now have the AirPods… Read More ›
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The Twilight Zone returns…
After a long absence, The Twilight Zone returns with one of the most ambitious, expensive and controversial productions in broadcast history. Sci-fi writers have dabbled often with alternative history stories – among the most common is the “What If The… Read More ›
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The IKEA bike is now on sale
The flat pack SLADDA is now on sale from IKEA for $499 which seems OK for a bike with a 25-year limited warranty on the frame and 10-year limited warranty on the belt drive. I have a soft spot for IKEA in… Read More ›
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1980s Jamaican dancehall
Central to this transition were Kingston’s dance halls, where portable sound systems — teams of DJs, MCs, and engineers — had been delivering popular local music to the masses since the 1940s. If Marley’s roots reggae took an universalist view on things, dancehall was… Read More ›
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