From the archive

September 2017

30 posts

#1230 52:08

No FM Radio in iPhone 7-8

The FCC asked Apple to turn on the FM radio inside the iPhone. Apple responded by saying there was no FM chip in either the iPhone 7 or 8. I talk about the ramifications of this acknowledgment and the future of radio. This has been a week where my schedule has been full from early morning to late into the evening. Big

Small Size, Small Price – RCA Mercury 7L Tablet

The RCA Mercury 7L Pro tablet is a 7″ Android tablet with budget specs and a price to match, at just GB£49. That’s about US$65 and it's right in there as an impulse purchase. But is it a case of buying in haste, repent at leisure? Let’s take a look. Sold by Asda in the UK, the Mercury 7L is the little

Want a movie? Redbox is teaming with Amazon Alexa

Are you a movie fan? There's been a few good ones this year and more on the way right now. If you can't get to the theater or don't want to pay the ridiculous prices they now charge then there are plenty of other options, both online and physical. One popular physical option is Redbox. You've likely seen the little kiosiks both inside

#1229 57:49

Zero Day Mac Bug

Looks like a major Zero Day Bug for the new Mac OS and all prior versions. The safety net of running a mac is less secure today than it ever has been and you need to be careful out there. Those that live with a false sense of safety are in for a big surprise at some point. You have

Verv Shows Where Your Energy Goes

London-based firm Green Running have launched Verv, a home energy assistant that uses AI technology to automatically figure out which appliances are running and how much they're costing. It's clever stuff and they've got 6 patents to prove it. The UK's smart meter programme has taken a bit of hammering in the press recently with The Register covering the debacle along with a healthy dose

Todoist is Doing an AirPods Giveaway

Todoist wants you to get the most out of Todoist for iOS 11 with a new pair of AirPods. They point out that the headphone jack not likely to return to iPhones anytime soon. Todoist is giving away a new pair of AirPods so you can enjoy all of the wireless productivity with Todoist and Siri. To enter the Todoist

Twitter Twits

All social media platforms have their problems, but I thought this one from Twitter took the biscuit. One tweet from 29 June and 4,100 followers. Does no-one check before following back?   Perhaps 600 people did check, hence the discrepancy, but that's a pretty good (or bad) ratio depending on your point of view. If you follow someone first, 87% of

#1228 42:39

Ctrl – Alt – Del

The history of Ctrl - Alt - Del and why Bill Gates even hates it. Back in the studio next week. Has been a big week very successful meetings. You have heard me talk about proximity beacons. I know now how to do it with minimal investment! This course that I endorse and have used successfully is the gateway to deploying proximity

High 5 Fashion from OnePlus Callection

Fashion designer Jean-Charles​ ​de​ ​Castelbajac is well know for his bright use of colours and smiling models, and he's brought this fantastic sense of fun to a new limited edition of the OnePlus 5. Combining French chic with technology, the new OnePlus​ ​5​ ​JCC+ "is not a mobile phone! it's a creative machine for fashion expert". Branded as "Callection", de Castelbajac has

Battleborn’s Fall Update is its Last Update

Battleborn is from Gearbox Software. The game is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Battleborn was launched in May of 2016, and the Fall Update will be the last update of the game. Battleborn is an ambitious fusion of genres. The game combines highly-stylized visuals and frenetic first-person shooting, with Gearbox's industry-leading co-operative combat, and an expansive collection

#1227 59:15

Genetic Testing

We are entering an age where Genetic Testing is going to become affordable to the common man, where we can get early indications if we are at risk for certain cancers of diseases. Which will allow us to make plans and or lifestyle changes to try and ward off or have more pro-active screening for certain diseases. The new road

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