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Humans of New York
I may be the last person in the world to discover Humans of New York, but it is an inspirational resource which explores the lives of real people. No celebrities, no fanfare, just real life. And it finally makes Instagram… Read More ›
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iOS (Dynamo): understand your iPhone battery status instantly
Dynamo wallpapers utilise automation Shortcuts to change dynamically based on your iPhones battery life, and when your phone is on charge. Not only does this create a delightful interaction, it also improves visual communication of the charging cycle. Take your… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 62 (The need to create)
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Thanks
On 31st January 2002 I uploaded my first web post and I don’t even want to think about how many I have written since that time. I suspect it is more than 15,000, and likely much higher, but in that… Read More ›
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$89.6 billion
iPhone 11 ProApple Watch series 6 (44mm stainless steel)iPad Air (2020)Apple Pencil 2MacBook Air M1Apple TV 4th generationiPhone XApple Watch series 6 (40mm stainless steel)MacBook 2017iPhone 7iPhone 7AirPods ProAirPods ProAirPods Pro The above is a list of the Apple products… Read More ›
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Buy the product, not the idea
“Ad Maiora is an automatic watch integrated with a number of superb smart functions suitable for day-to-day life.” If you pre-order the Ad Maiora you will pay €539 with the future retail price quoted as €1100. It is an intriguing… Read More ›
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Don’t ever buy an Apple Watch strap again
I own many watch straps, far too many, and they tend to either have 20mm or 22mm lug widths. This is standard in the watch industry with a few anomalies which can be annoying, but most people who own a… Read More ›
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AmazFit Neo review
The AmazFit Neo costs £29.99 (using a £10 Amazon discount) and comes with a surprising set of specifications for the price- Up to 37 days of battery life (37!)Always on displayAll day heart rate monitoringSleep trackingBacklight50m water resistanceNotificationsStep counts and… Read More ›
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How good is the iPad Air?
I have owned the new iPad Air for a couple of weeks and have been more than a little impressed by the way it works. The design is sweet enough with modern sharp edges and it feels good in the… Read More ›
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The Vintage Rolex Datejust: think big
My son will be 21 soon which is of course an important milestone and so we wanted to buy him something that he could keep forever. The problem is that he bought a Tudor Black Bay 58 3 years ago… Read More ›
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Dear Prime Minister…
October 21, 2026
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At least I will save you some money before I kill you
October 8, 2026
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No health tracker is good, but one is less bad
October 7, 2026
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Four huge problems, one President
September 25, 2026
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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted
September 24, 2026
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The Remarkable Paper Pro Move
September 20, 2026
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The iPhone Duo will be huge
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If it’s a failure, there will be a crash. If it’s a success, we will be unemployed.
August 8, 2026
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The Beautiful Game Won
July 24, 2026
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The Ugly Game
July 6, 2026
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Hands free living
August 20, 2026
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Mario Bros (Game & Watch) review
August 16, 2026
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Psion 3a review (1993)
July 22, 2026
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Fitbit Air thoughts
June 2, 2026
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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
Watch Reviews ›
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What is the MoonSwatch?
May 29, 2026
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Omega Genève Dynamic
May 24, 2026
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The DW-5600JV-7 Joshua Vides collaboration
April 15, 2026
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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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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
December 18, 2025
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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
