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October 2024

community edition of nothings phone 2a plus customized features

In a truly innovative nod to democratic design, Nothing's Phone 2A Plus Community Edition is taking the tech world by storm. Complete with glow-in-the-dark accents (likely delightful for cat videos in the middle of the night!) and a set of brand spanking new wallpapers, it seems the customer really is always right.

Let us not forget about the matching packaging. Yes, apparently, it's important for a box to match the contents - a curious trend that never fails to make the cheeks glow even brighter than the phone itself.

It’s one thing to tick all of the standard user-friendly boxes. Still, customisation on this scale is an entirely different kettle of wires. But, here we are, witnessing democracy invading the smartphone industry, supposedly about as uninviting as an armadillo at a garden party.

Oh, the perils we must endure to maintain progress! But chin up, for every challenge faced, the tech world always retorts with a flashy new solution, or a glow-in-the-dark phone, as it were. It’s all part of the grand old dance we call 'persistent progress'. After all, where would we be if we weren't boldly trying to make boxes more fashionable than their contents? Undoubtedly, somewhere awfully dull. Read more here.

apples new mac mini sneak peek into a compact design

Well, well, well, trusty old Apple has been at the tinker station once again, this time eagerly endeavouring to gift us with the perplexities of a new Mac Mini. Though guilelessly spilled the beans a tad earlier than should have, thanks to our ever watchful elders at Amazon.

Now, here's the crux. This delightful little contraption, stubbornly refuses to refrain itself from its surname's implications. Indeed, it’s supposedly been on a rather successful diet, presenting us with a more streamlined, 'mini'er form factor, akin to the size of a scone than a traditional shortbread tin.

Then, there's the technological marvel, dubbed the new M4 chip. Rumours are this little sparkler will accelerate tasks faster than a pint of stout disappears on a Friday night.

And let's not forget the two blingy new front-facing USB-C jacks, sitting there at the front in all their glory, like a pair of dazzling diamond earrings. Plus, an audio jack, your traditional 'last songs' companion, rather handy for drowning out those Monday mornings blues.

In true Apple spirit, we keep awaiting the official reveal with a sense of anticipation, akin to queuing for your morning cuppa. It seems the challenges of technology and infrastructure are rather like the English weather - ever-present, frequently exasperating, but with the right approach, there's always a rainbow at the end of the storm. So let’s keep calm and tackle tech, shall we? Read more here.

revolutionizing display the new imac with 10core m

Oh, what a circus! In further evidence that technology is as relentless as a labradoodle chasing its tail, we find Apple ushering in another spectre of wonders with its new iMac. This shiny box of tricks, armed with a 10-core M4 chip no less, is muscling its way into history as the first Mac to support—brace yourself—an 8K external display at a tizzy speed of 120Hz. Makes your Sunday roast seem dull, doesn't it?

But hang on to your teapot, because the plot, like a true telenovela, thickens. Alongside the bragging rights that come from charming such a high-end display, this very public flex of tech brawn unfortunately isn't a one-size-fits-all. It appears not everyone has an 8K monitor tucked away in their pantry, nor the willingness (or the loose change) to acquire one.

And so, we continue to grapple with the wonderful paradox that is technology—eagerly pushing us ahead whilst simultaneously leaving us in a muddle. Isn't it lovely to know that amidst a world characterized by ceaseless change and electronic enigma, a bit of struggle remains a universal constant? Carry on, brave techies, the game is afoot! Read more here.