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The DW-5600JV-7 Joshua Vides collaboration
Casio is back with a strange collaboration again, this time thanks to Joshua Vides. At £139 it is well priced when you consider that the standard version of the legendary DW series is similarly priced and you do get a… Read More ›
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Kindle Colorsoft thoughts
My Kindle Oasis is now really showing its age. It is slow, at times will reset itself and, most importantly of all, the battery will only hold a charge for 2 – 3 days at best. With no direct replacement… Read More ›
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Orient Bambino (RA-AC0020G10B) review
I have been searching for a vintage automatic dress watch for some time, one that has the kind of classic looks you would see in Mad Men. It needs to be simple, readable, accurate within reason and not crazily priced… Read More ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
If you are not into watches the thought of spending more than £500 on a watch may seem foolish. £115 on a watch bracelet may seem foolhardy in the extreme, but I would like to explain why that is not… Read More ›
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Generation X
The video below was enlightening to me because it highlights how odd it can be for those of us who fall within this bracket. Perhaps more importantly, it shows that all of us truly are products of the time and… Read More ›
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Starmer needs to stay
What’s the alternative if Starmer resigns today? Wes Streeting? A career politician who is a brilliant speaker, but who would fall quicker than Starmer. Angela Raynor? No, just no. Other Labour politicians? Cant think of one who could be PM…. Read More ›
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“Where’s the cue ball going?”
If you know, you know. Thanks John.
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“Gotta say something” – Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor, Queen’s drummer, has released a new song called Chumps. I simply cannot work out which individual the song is aimed at. Maybe I am being daft, but it’s on the tip of my tongue…;)
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The Citizen Stiletto
There is not too much going on in the Citizen Stiletto in terms of the experience it offers. It is a very simple two handed dress watch which does not stand out in any way. However, that is far from… Read More ›
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London hospital STILL starving severe ME patient
A week after the Canary first reported on the abysmal care of 23-year-old severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) patient Savannah Victora-May, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) continued intransigence is putting her life at risk. Far from stabilising her condition, Savannah, under… 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
September 14, 2026
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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)
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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
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
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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