Author Archives
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Enshittification
Enshittification, also known as crapification and platform decay, is a pattern in which two-sided online products and services decline in quality over time. Initially, vendors create high-quality offerings to attract users, then they degrade those offerings to better serve business… Read More ›
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Henry is a good boy
The above was cross-posted on Reddit and it makes perfect sense. We have had a Henry for many years and it works perfectly, always has and easily beats the performance of Dysons we have tried. Perhaps the best response to… Read More ›
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Things I learned this week…
I spent some time criticising the iPhone Pocket and its ridiculous pricing. Somehow it still sold out in many places- am I crazy or have I completely lost touch with what people want and what they consider good value? Why… Read More ›
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What could I buy for the price of 2 iPhone socks?
I am going to choose the ‘long’ iPhone Pocket offering which Apple is selling for £219. Yes, that’s just for one sock-like structure with a slit in it. As it’s a sock I will buy 2 to make a pair… Read More ›
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MAYFAIR 2.0
Each timepiece comes with coloured straps and a rubber strap and snap-on bioceramic cases designed to switch in seconds — no tools, no fuss. From clean minimalism to full-colour statement, the Mayfair 2.0 adapts to every mood, outfit, and occasion…. Read More ›
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Has Apple killed one of its key advantages?
I was speaking to Apple about a possible return of a product and was expecting the usual quick, polite and useful process. This happened yesterday and I ended the transactions wondering what the hell had happened. After some time navigating… Read More ›
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iPhone Pocket by ISSEY MIYAKE
iPhone Pocket is a collaboration between Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE. Based upon a mutual respect and shared approach to design, it’s inspired by the concept of “a piece of cloth” and features a singular 3D-knitted construction designed to fully enclose… Read More ›
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Leave us alone…
The video below is not surprising because we know that a lot of what we are seeing online is targeted and in many cases it’s ruining the experience. It is getting truly ridiculous and I’m finding myself moving further and… Read More ›
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iOS 26 is not the best even though it is the best
After some time with iOS 26 it has proved to be the most unreliable iOS to date in my experience. I’m using it on a 16 Pro Max as well so not an old device. Safari pages often get stuck… Read More ›
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A Circling Story
One day in late February it happens. I am walking under the skeletal trees and see a thin, grass-like stem protruding from the leaf litter. Along the stem are a few narrow leaves, and at the top is a white… Read More ›
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