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• Governments Worldwide Consider Ditching Daylight Saving Time

  By Shaun on November 2, 2020 • ( 1 )

  In many countries, this might be the one of the last instances in which people make the adjustment. Governments around the world have been in discussions about scrapping the seasonal clock changes and sticking to one time—either permanent standard time… Read More ›

• swatch x 007 (2Q)

  By Shaun on November 2, 2020 • ( 0 )

  I’m not a huge fan of swatch, but this design has grabbed me somewhat because of the blend of colours and textures. There is also an 007 inspired collection available.

• The second ‘too late’ shambolic Boris lockdown

  By Shaun on November 1, 2020 • ( 3 )

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England to prevent a “medical and moral disaster” for the NHS. He said Christmas may be “very different” but he hoped taking action now would mean families can gather…. Read More ›

• There is no reason to buy the iPhone 12 Pro

  By Shaun on November 1, 2020 • ( 3 )

  Just watch the video. Marques explains very clearly why the iPhone 12 has little appeal when compared the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Max. It is the unloved middle child.

• Bang & Olufsen’s Beogram 4000c Recreated Limited Edition

  By Shaun on November 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Few would argue that the most beautiful turntable ever made was from 1972. With its tangential tonearm and elegant trim in aluminum and wood, it was years ahead of its time. Following a global search for excellent originals, the manufacturer… Read More ›

• Seiko’s Voice Digital Watch returns

  By Shaun on November 1, 2020 • ( 1 )

  Seiko’s line of watches for the visually impaired started in 1939 with a tactile pocket watch for those injured in the war, then in 1966 with a wristwatch version, then 1979 with a quartz version, and finally in 1998 with… Read More ›

• Bond bows out

  By Shaun on October 31, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in… Read More ›

• McGST Podcast Episode 23 (buying stuff)

  By Shaun on October 31, 2020 • ( 0 )

  In this episode Joanne and I discuss the following (excuse the sound quality- I need to figure out the new microphone and spend some more time editing in the future)– Do we actually buy anything on merit and do we… Read More ›

• A room, a bar and a classroom

  By Shaun on October 31, 2020 • ( 0 )

  The coronavirus is spread through the air, especially in indoor spaces. While it is not as infectious as measles, scientists now openly acknowledge the role played by the transmission of aerosols – tiny contagious particles exhaled by an infected person… Read More ›

• Amazon should NOT be selling these!

  By Shaun on October 31, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Amazon just announced that sales increased 37% yearly to $96.1 billion and profits jumped almost 200%. Amazon should NOT be selling products like this. And then there is this– When you purchase a TV show or movie on Amazon Prime… Read More ›

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