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The argument against a People's Vote...

Wise words from the late Paddy Ashdown:

Posted 19th Oct 2019 @ 12:00

Analogue Pocket

Mobile gaming might be where the money is, but handheld gaming seems to be making a comeback.

The Analogue Pocket looks great, and would make a great replacement for anyone with an ageing GameBoy system (that's me).

  • 3.5" 615ppi 1600x1440 LCD display
  • Works with GameBoy, GameBoy Color & GameBoy Advanced games
  • Also works with Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari and more via adapters
  • USB C
  • HDMI
  • Supports USB and Bluetooth controllers

Via Bless This Stuff.

Price: $199

Posted 19th Oct 2019 @ 10:00

Samsung Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor can be circumvented with $3 screen protector

How can this be implemented so poorly? I'd bet a large number of smartphone users protect their screens so surely it should be part of the QA process for a feature that relies on the screen itself to function.

Posted 18th Oct 2019 @ 11:48

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Despite how I feel about SUVs, the Volvo XC40 is a good looking car and as an EV and I would be tempted by their hybrid, let alone this fully electric version.

Nice to see Volvo aren't limiting their EV ambitions to the Polestar brand.

Posted 17th Oct 2019 @ 19:43

Good Samaritan tracks down owner of lost wallet by sending message through 1p online bank transfers

Genius.

Finding nothing, he logged onto his online banking account and noticed four separate transfers had been made into his account.

Each were for the value of a penny, and each contained a message within the constraints of the 18 character limit.

When combined, the message read: “Hi, I found your / wallet in the road / 07XXXXXXXXX / Text or call!”

Posted 17th Oct 2019 @ 13:53

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