The Apple Watch has proved to be a brilliant companion for me and one that I find disturbing because it is killing my one material passion which is real watches. When it comes to importance my family wins every time,… Read More ›
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Final Garmin Venu thoughts
I have to say that after a week of use the Garmin Venu has proved itself to me and to the point that I would rate it above the Apple Watch, any Apple Watch to date. Ignoring the cellular Apple… Read More ›
Let’s talk
So, I posted the below video on LIM and below that is an example of the kind of discussion you get on the LIM WhatsApp group. You can find out how to join by clicking the link above the main… Read More ›
Industrial Designer Critiques The Apple Watch / vs the Venu
This is an audio video, but IDGuy takes a turn half way through and discusses the entire ethos of wearing an Apple Watch. It really made me think. Listen to the end for the thoughtful bit. Specifically he talks about… Read More ›
The Garmin Venu
The Garmin Venu arrived yesterday and after some tinkering I came to some quick conclusions- Finally, Garmin is using a decent quality screen that rivals the Apple Watch and it includes a cut down always-on display. You can expect 2-3… Read More ›
Reviewing the Vivoactive 4 as if it were an Apple device
For the past few days I have been playing with the Garmin Vivoactive 4 and have come to some early conclusions that I realised were based on the brand rather than the product itself. I wrote recently about how the… Read More ›
It’s scary how far ahead the Apple Watch is
Apple shipped 6.8 million smartwatches worldwide in Q3 2019, rising an above-average 51 percent from 4.5 million in Q3 2018. Apple Watch remains a long way ahead of the chasing pack and its global smartwatch marketshare has grown from 45… Read More ›
Fitbit users fear privacy invasion after $2.1bn Google acquisition
Google’s recent acquisition of Fitbit for $2.1bn has left many users worried the tech giant may soon have access to their most intimate health information – from the number of steps they take each day to their breathing patterns, sleep… Read More ›
AirPods Pro make me dizzy (I think)
Up until two years ago I suffered from Labyrinthitis which is caused by a virus that attacks the inner ear, similar to a common cold. The symptoms lasted for four years and I look back on that period as one… Read More ›
Google buying Fitbit for $2.1 billion
I don’t know anyone who’s bought a Fitbit device recently. I know runners and cyclists with Garmin watches, but I don’t know anyone still wearing a Fitbit… More here. Interesting observation from John, but I do still see people wearing… Read More ›
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