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Why the iPad mini 6 is (not) the perfect e-reader
There are always books that sound interesting to me, both fiction and non-fiction, and I buy a few per year, but I rarely get a chance to immerse myself in them. The iPad mini 6 has changed that, though, and… Read More ›
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The UK government’s Brexit contract
Guess how many out of the above have been achieved? Yes, zero… Originally tweeted here.
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The last Canon DSLR
The writing has obviously been on the wall for a long time, but a Canon executive has confirmed that the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III will be Canon’s last DSLR. This information falls in line with 2022 potentially being the… Read More ›
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The fuse is blowing
One thing that’s hard to grasp about the climate crisis is that big changes can happen fast. In 2019, I was aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer, a 308-foot-long scientific research vessel, cruising in front of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica…. Read More ›
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When a watch wants to look like a smartwatch. The Verax 420 V01.01 Meca-Quartz Chronograph
It’s black. Normally I don’t like black watches, but this thing gets a pass on that front because it is an accessory. The rose gold-colored IP-plated case back is very nicely done and one component I wouldn’t change in a… Read More ›
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Is the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 (11th generation) worth the money?
Yes. Yes it is. The new Paperwhite does look and feel like the previous Paperwhite, and the one before that and so on. A Kindle, however, does not need to surprise with amazing new features and clever tricks because to… Read More ›
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‘I bet you were a brilliant Dad’
Please listen to the entire call. It is impossible to not be moved by John’s words, I cried, and to not be angry by what has happened over the past 18 months. It is a disgrace and it is continuing… Read More ›
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Taking notes
Writing is an essential part of learning. Through writing, we demonstrate what we have learned. We display the ability to think critically. And we develop ideas. But writing is not just the result of learning; it is also the medium…. Read More ›
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On Cloudflow (Rust | Eclipse) review
Developed with elite athletes, the third-gen Cloudflow can do it all and is faster than ever. The explosive Speedboard® loads every stride with spring-like energy. It’s engineered for high speeds and maximum comfort whether you’re crushing a 5K or a… Read More ›
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1 in 4 Britons ‘not confident NHS can care for them’. It should be 4 in 4.
One in four Britons do not believe that the NHS can care for them properly, new research into the public’s attitude to the health service reveals. When asked “how confident are you, if at all, in the NHS’s ability to… Read More ›
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