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Motorola VERVE LOOP+ wireless earphones in an AirPods world (review)
OK, so here is my second attempt at finding budget wireless headphones that can replace the Apple AirPods that I have not managed to purchase yet. My quest started with the quite dreadful Philips ActionFit SHQ6500 wireless earbuds which… Read More ›
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Sami’s home screen
This is my home screen. Of course a different matter on Android with Nova Pro, but everything I need is here. A few apps I am trying normally live on a second screen with the BBC weather app. Sami. I… Read More ›
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Donate, or not
I have set up a new page for donations using PayPal.me. It still feels a little early for such a thing as the site has only been back for just over 3 months, but I am planning for the time… Read More ›
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Open Letter To Apple
Dear Tim, Your time is valuable and my patience has already been tested, so I’ll get right to the point. I want my new fucking MacBook Air. And I’m not alone. There are others out there, just like me. I’m… Read More ›
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Build the Back to the Future DeLorean… if you can afford it
The above video, and related magazine, will no doubt appeal to you if you are a fan of the films. Just remember that the first issue is £1.99, the second issue is £4.99 and the remaining issues are £8.99. That’s… Read More ›
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Film student creates an Adidas advert to die for
German student director Eugen Merher has produced a commercial which really shows the pros how it’s done. Without the fancy CG and special effects of most modern sports commercials, Eugen tells a beautiful story. While Adidas will still likely see… Read More ›
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Beautiful LEGO
Mix hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks with dozens of artists, and what do you get? Beautiful LEGO, a compendium of LEGO artwork that showcases a stunning array of pieces ranging from incredibly lifelike replicas of everyday objects and famous… Read More ›
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Digital vs. analogue
One night I put an old Buffalo Springfield record on my turntable, turned off the lights, opened the blinds and let the moonlight in. The two of us lay down on the floor next to one another and listened to… Read More ›
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Kodak Alaris Reintroduces Iconic EKTACHROME Still Film
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, NV January 5, 2017 – Kodak Alaris announced at CES 2017 that it would be reintroducing the iconic KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Color Reversal Film for professional and enthusiast photography. The new EKTACHROME film will support… Read More ›
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Screen time guidelines and hype
As a group of scientists from different countries and academic fields with research expertise and experience in screen time, child development and evidence-based policy, we are deeply concerned by the underlying message of this letter. In our opinion, we need… Read More ›
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