Pantagruelism, n. [‘The philosophy and practice ascribed to Pantagruel; extravagant and coarse humour with a satirical purpose. Also, more generally: coarseness, vulgarity.’] There are some truly great words in the English language. Via Oxford … [Read more]
Video: The Freakishly Fast World of Robot Sumo
Posted on 27 January , 2018 //
“The Freakishly Fast World of Robot Sumo - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS-L2fpV1Is&feature=share … [Read more]
I Know People Who Need This Advice
Posted on 13 December , 2017 //
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioH53m2cod4 … [Read more]
Stabilising Video To The Milky Way Shows The Rotation
Posted on 4 December , 2017 //
My perspective on the Milky Way is changed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-h7oj9-m9g … [Read more]
Twitter Thoughts 20171121
Posted on 21 November , 2017 //
In technology, 70% chance of being right when someone in their 20's tell you you're wrong. 50 years ago it was 100%. Hello ? Suicide Hotline ? My boss is interested in Microsoft Surface tablets...... Explaining the difference between a medical … [Read more]
Sony WFX1000 Earphones Review – Not Good Enough
Posted on 15 November , 2017 //
Summary: I bought a pair of Sony WFX 1000 Earphones after 2 weeks of use there are just too many problems for me to keep them. At the £200 pound purchase price, they need to actually work reliably, and predictably. They do not work properly on my … [Read more]
Video: Girls bomb beautiful, crazy-big winding hills in Norway on longboards
Posted on 25 September , 2017 //
I'm jealous, I admit. The impressive film, also featuring an atmospheric score by Swedish rock band Tussilago, is just further proof that the female-fronted longboard revolution is going from strength to strength. Favourite quote: We are so used … [Read more]
Blade Runner 2049 Short Film Reveals What Happened in 2036
Posted on 5 September , 2017 //
Blade Runner 2049 prequel short film “in-world” piece that explains what happened in the world of Blade Runner between the first movie, set in 2019, and this sequel, set in 2049. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn-csFKhQCg … [Read more]