Alex KidmanHmm, been a while since I did a "here's what I've been busy with" thread. So why not?
(thread, obviously.)
I pondered on what rumours of #Apple changing Apple Watch band designs might mean for wearables:
https://alexreviewstech.com/rumour-apples-going-to-change-apple-watch-bands-but-not-this-year/
Rumour: Apple's going to change Apple Watch bands (but not this year) - Alex Reviews Tech
Apple Watch is as much about style as it is function, but would dropping support for older bands leave the fashion conscious Apple Watch crowd furious? Apple media just loves itself a juicy rumour, and it always has done. I’m still waiting for the Apple Flat Panel TV, the Apple Car and the foldable iPhone, … Rumour: Apple’s going to change Apple Watch bands (but not this year) Read More »
I groaned (a lot) at the news that Super Mario Bros was headed back to theatres. No... not the one you're probably thinking of.
#Nintendo #Cinema #SuperMarioBros
https://alexreviewstech.com/super-mario-bros-heading-back-to-cinemas-no-not-the-chris-pratt-one/
I looked at some survey stats around #EV charging in Australia. It's... complicated.
I was brutal to a phone... but all in the name of testing, as I put the Nokia XR21 through its paces.
Nokia XR21 Review: Heavy Duty - Alex Reviews Tech
The Nokia XR21 fills a particular niche for users who want a phone that can take some thumps (and then some) Pros Cons It’s very rugged Processor isn’t as powerful as others at this price Multiple action buttons Doesn’t live up to the 2-day battery life claim 3 years of Android updates Ordinary camera Score: … Nokia XR21 Review: Heavy Duty Read More »
I talked Tik Tok Tax Scams (it's fun to say!) on ABC Radio National:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-drive/big-tech-tiktok-tax-scam/102743314
Pondered Microsoft's new "8 Strikes and you're OUT" rules for #Xbox Gamers:
https://alexreviewstech.com/new-xbox-enforcement-measures-8-strikes-and-youre-out/
Put the Asus Zenbook S13 OLED through its paces -- it's nice, thin, the battery is good but it's not exactly inexpensive:
#laptop #review
https://alexreviewstech.com/asus-zenbook-s-13-oled-ux5304-2023-review-gorgeous/
Noted a nice discount on the already quite affordable Motorola Moto G53 5G:
#motorola #motoG53
https://alexreviewstech.com/amazons-got-the-motorola-moto-g53-5g-for-40-off/
Amazon's got the Motorola Moto G53 5G for $40 off - Alex Reviews Tech
Pay just $289 for one of the best budget phones you can buy right now. In terms of RRP, the Motorola Moto G53 5G typically sells for $329 outright. But right now it’s on sale (as per Motorola) for $299 through a variety of retailers. Rather predictably, Amazon’s gone one better. Click on the button … Amazon’s got the Motorola Moto G53 5G for $40 off Read More »
Played some Unirally while shaking my fist at Pixar/Steve Jobs/Disney:
#retrogaming #SNES
https://alexreviewstech.com/retro-game-of-the-week-unirally-snes/
Wrote a guide to changing the primary language on #Android
phones (if you need/want to):
https://alexreviewstech.com/how-do-i-change-the-language-on-an-android-phone/
How do I change the language on an Android phone? - Alex Reviews Tech
Just got your shiny new Android phone but it’s in a language which is incomprehensible to you? Here’s how to change it to a language that works for you. Author’s note: I’m working on a baseline assumption of my readership primarily being English language readers, but this guide is technically sound for switching from any … How do I change the language on an Android phone? Read More »
And so far this weekend I've done 5km runs, a variety of tedious household chores, testing for some upcoming reviews, sat a short sociolinguistics exam and played some video games. Yeah, that's your lot for now...
Gourd@alexkidman Had one of the copies of this growing up and loved the hell out of it. Friends of mine know it as "that weird game I won't shut up about they don't get" basically. :P
Nothing really scratches the same itch, although I wish it had more than like five music tracks for the entire game...
AustralianHistoriesPodcast@alexkidman Yep, I had to start with upgrading my switchboard… 🫤