water, water everywhere?
…but not a drop to drink. with apologies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge – OK, we’re not exactly thirsty yet and we probably won’t be if we remember the lesson taught us by […]
whatever happened to all the heroes?
remember all those super-talented people who just came up with great stuff out of the blue, invented, created or designed things you just couldn’t do without? of course you can see lots […]
from flying pigs to sushi – Congleton’s Market Quarter
just after the new millenium, Cheshire East Council proposed an ambitious development for the dilapidated Princess Street area of Congleton to be undertaken by the Salford building group, Modus. but Modus would […]
upgrade your camera – downgrade your photos?
familiarity breeds… well in the case of a camera, confidence. Modern cameras, with all their digital interfaces, controls and downright wizardry are marvels of our technology age. but its usually takes a […]
wear-OS smart watch long term test
smart watches are starting to come of age. Apple and Garmin are the watches of the moment, but Google has come to the party with its interesting and rapidly evolving wear-OS that’s […]
end insight for Manchester
Manchester has long-been associated with street-driven menswear. In the 90’s, Tony Wilson’s Factory Records and Haçienda venue were as much about the look as the music. What could is more fitting for […]
does size not matter after all?
The displays introduced as a feature in our tech have followed the path of bigger is better for years. But in today’s mainly mobile and wearable world, there’s a limit to what […]
the smart watch & the swing
they say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. so is the road to market. This article’s about Smart Watches. but before we get into this latest bit of first-world […]
pedalling progress or highway robbery?
Garmin© is a giant in GPS mobile tech – but is the sky-high price tag justified? Everyone’s heard of Garmin. Maybe you’ve got one of their SatNav’s, wear one of their Smart […]
will a failed flat screen write-off your car?
We all love that new car experience. the smell, the feel of everything, exploring the new tech it comes with, like the flat screens with animations on the dash that look really […]
alexander &CO’s burleigh pavilion
think Australian social life has to be about ramshackle bars, barbies, beer and beach bums – think again. this is the story of the iconic Australian Coastal Pavilion at Burleigh Heads, Queensland, […]
covisionary?
New York’s Joe Doucet merges style and safety in a truly unique visor that doubles as a pair of sunglasses. Let’s face it. Covid-19 has done nothing for social interaction and society […]
house on hillside
San Francisco, United States: Terry & Terry Architecture Perched high on the North slope of Potrero Hill in California, the location of this project provides an abundance of natural light and views […]