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2 years ago, Boris Johnson gave this speech…
Marina highlighted the above in this tweet as she challenges anyone ‘to find a single part of it, that hasn’t turned out to be complete bollocks.’ I thought I would highlight the most obvious aspects that turned out to be… Read More ›
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“Atari Was Very, Very Hard”
When you hear the name “Atari,” if you’re of a certain generation, you might think back to a period in the very late 1970s and early 1980s when the Atari 2600 home video game console seemed unstoppable. But prior to… Read More ›
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A collaborative ASCII art project
I don’t understand much about this art project and I am not sure what it does exactly, but I like clicking on it. Someone sent this to me, apologies but I cannot remember who. Thanks anyway!
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No parent should have to experience this…
I was unaware of Technoblade, but the video above got me big time. Hearing the pain he is feeling and the way he explains how impressive his son was is heartbreaking.
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‘The’ custom BMW R18
While relaxing at home, Brice stumbled across a documentary about the old AVUS circuit in Berlin—a road that was specifically designed to function as both a freeway and a race track. Since the R18 is built in Berlin, it felt… Read More ›
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The iPhone Generation
It’s been 15 years since the first iPhone was launched and it feels much longer to me. I remember the Psion, the Palm Trees and various other smart(ish)phones, but the iPhone has become so much a part of my life… Read More ›
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An iPhone / Apple Watch / AirPods charging stand that is cheaper than one MagSafe charger
The (deep breath) Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand, 3 in 1 Magsafe 18W Fast Charging Station with QC3.0 Adapter for Apple iPhone13/12,13/12Pro,13/12Pro Max,13/12Mini,AirPods 2/pro,iWatch 6/ SE/5/4/3/2 is currently available in the UK on Amazon for £28.89. The HiRise 3 Wireless Charging… Read More ›
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When design fails
Take a look at the above watch I bought last week for £50. It’s a 1972 Avia Swissonic which is an electric watch and which was arguably right at the cutting edge of technology at the time. Electric watches were… Read More ›
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One feature of iOS 16 changes everything
I have been largely accepting and underwhelmed with the iOS 16 beaters (oops, should be betas- thanks Simon!) so far, but there is one improvement that stands head and shoulders above the rest. The dictation is phenomenal and above any… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 94 (trade unions, bye bye Boris, Roe v Wade)
In this episode Tom and I discuss the following- Trade unions: have they lost their power? Are workers suffering? Is this a natural change that is unavoidable? How long has Boris got left? The recent Supreme Court decision on Roe… Read More ›
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