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Monitored via webcam for home-working ‘infractions’
In a sign of potential battles ahead over the surveillance of remote staff after the pandemic, Teleperformance – which employs about 380,000 people in 34 countries and counts dozens of major UK companies and government departments among its clients –… Read More ›
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Why cassette tape sales doubled during the pandemic
Against a backdrop of a pandemic that has done huge damage to the music industry, 2020 could justifiably be called the year of the cassette. According to British Phonographic Industry figures, 156,542 cassettes were sold in the UK last year,… Read More ›
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Pampshade
Pampshade is created with an entirely new concept of interior lights. They are made of real bread. Good bread makes us feel happy and peaceful. Pampshade gives you both the comfort of bread and gentle light. One of a kind… Read More ›
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Musicians are in peril
It was the kind of story sold to millions of music acts about the global reach of the internet. In a connected world, ideas, thoughts, and yes, songs could break across borders, building audiences where none before existed. It was… Read More ›
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The Raketa “Avant-Garde” Limited Edition
The fun began when the package arrived. The Raketa box is colorful, decorated with a lot of abstract shapes on its cover. When I pointed my iPhone with Google Translate app at the text on the box, it threw-out “Watch… Read More ›
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Update Your iPhone Right Now
Unlike larger software updates, which might bring some updated features, iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 are rolling out now to fix an active security exploit that allows malicious websites to potentially engage in universal cross-site scripting. That means… Read More ›
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The apps you use
Some interesting answers to the question from earlier in the week. We all seem to find different solutions no matter how similar we are. Tom- Notes: Apple Notes, Google KeepTasks: InformantCalendar: Informant, Fantastical widget, WeekCalLists: Outliner, HanDBasePassword management: 1PasswordWriting: Text… Read More ›
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The 10-piece Death Star Ultimate Collector Set
Kross Studio collaborates with Lucasfilm on an extremely limited-edition Star Wars inspired set, paying tribute to the iconic space saga. The 10-piece Death Star Ultimate Collector Set is made for those who savor Star Wars history as much as high-end… Read More ›
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Literary Clock Made From E-reader
Really the only thing needed is an e-reader (and a USB cable to connect to it). For this project, a Kindle was donated to me by a friend. It is a Kindle 3 WiFi (nicknamed K3, or K3W). You will… Read More ›
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What is the best digital note taker?
My iPad Pro (1st generation) is close to death. The battery is holding a charge for an hour at most, often less, and the cost of fixing it is prohibitive. I can get it done for £150 by a third… Read More ›
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Articles ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
February 10, 2026
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Starmer needs to stay
February 5, 2026
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Full circle
January 24, 2026
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“Insulting and frankly appalling”
January 23, 2026
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There is an app for everything, if you can find it…
January 5, 2026
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
December 23, 2025
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
December 18, 2025
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The joy of being in the moment
December 15, 2025
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2025
December 15, 2025
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A happy ending…
December 10, 2025
Product Reviews ›
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Kindle Colorsoft thoughts
April 10, 2026
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The Viwoods AiPaper Reader (Carta) is absolutely charming
January 9, 2026
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
December 22, 2025
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A travel-sized review of the James O’Brien Mystery Hour Travel Game
December 16, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
December 7, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part two)
December 5, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part one)
December 3, 2025
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Levoit 20d thoughts- one of the best products I have ever bought
November 29, 2025
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The Apple Watch series 11 is a real surprise
October 30, 2025
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Low-end tech, high-end benefits
October 26, 2025
Watch Reviews ›
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Orient Bambino (RA-AC0020G10B) review
March 28, 2026
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The Citizen Stiletto
February 3, 2026
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The Fidget Spinner Watch
January 27, 2026
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NOTO OGGIN Water Watch review (0% bullshit)
December 1, 2025
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IX&DAO Engineer – probably the best value watch I have ever seen
September 23, 2025
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The SEA-GULL 1963 International Edition (in pictures)
July 17, 2025
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The Casio Ring Watch (CRW-001-1ER) in Pictures
July 2, 2025
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Militado ML08 review
April 1, 2025
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The “Daily Beater” Field Watch review
March 8, 2025
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Carolina Gator Print Leather Watch Strap (Grey) review
March 3, 2025