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• McGST Podcast Episode 71 (Marriage, brands, pay rises and being woke)

  By Shaun on July 25, 2021

  Questions- I got married last year and am looking forward to many years of happiness. What’s the secret? You two seem very happy together. Lucy (I think we missed that Lucy was already married in the discussion while wishing her… Read More ›

• We have the worst UK government in history

  By Shaun on July 25, 2021

  In case you didn’t know – and I didn’t till a senior government official told me – the daily tally of infections seriously understates the actual number of infections, because if you are sick with Covid19 today but had it… Read More ›

• No one will notice your watch, absolutely no one.

  By Shaun on July 25, 2021

  

  I would bet good money that the majority of luxury watch purchases are done so, at least in part, to impress other people. People I know who own brands such as Rolex, Omega and even Tudor have a tendency to… Read More ›

• Day of Rage: please never let someone like this be President again

  By Shaun on July 24, 2021

  As part of a six-month investigation, The Times synchronized and mapped thousands of videos and police audio of the U.S. Capitol riot to provide the most complete picture to date of what happened — and why. Quite incredible footage of… Read More ›

• 2021 iPhone Photography Awards

  By Shaun on July 24, 2021

  Today, we proudly announce the winners of the 2021 iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS). The 14th Annual Awards recognize photographs taken over a remarkable year of grief and loneliness, but despite a global pandemic, the winning images all glimpse moments of… Read More ›

• Somebody To Love – Live in Montreal. Beyond perfect?

  By Shaun on July 24, 2021

  For some reason I am seeing many reaction videos promoted on YouTube recently looking at this specific performance from 1981. I have always liked it, but when I ‘really’ listened to it and watched it closely it became so much… Read More ›

• Smartwatch Wars Part One: Garmin Instinct Solar vs Apple Watch series 6

  By Shaun on July 23, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  The Garmin Instinct Solar is everything the Apple Watch series 6 is not and vice versa. I can think of no two products so different that technically do the same core thing, but the gap between the two is gigantic…. Read More ›

• Playdate soon to be available for pre-order

  By Shaun on July 22, 2021

  Playdate is familiar, but unlike anything you’ve ever seen. It has a very special black and white screen – not backlit, but super reflective – that looks way more amazing than you’re probably imagining. It also has a peppy little… Read More ›

• Don’t punish the liar, punish the person highlighting the lies

  By Shaun on July 22, 2021

  Thanks to Marc for the above. This is crazy and highlights the ridiculousness of our parliamentary system, it’s absolutely crazy. And we now have empty shelves in our supermarkets, a lack of fuel and many other issues building up because… Read More ›

• I’m sorry, but it’s too late

  By Shaun on July 21, 2021

  “One of the last things they do before they’re intubated is beg me for the vaccine. I hold their hand and tell them that I’m sorry, but it’s too late.” More here. I know far too many people who will… Read More ›

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