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Headphones, movies, TV series, tech, AI tools and more. What stayed with me, what worked, and what did not, judged against the same checklist every time.
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Headphones and audio
Headphones, earbuds and speakers, judged by ear and by a month of daily use.
First review soonMovies
Films worth an evening, a few that were not, and why.
First review soonTV series
Shows to binge, shows to pace, and shows to skip.
First review soonTech and gadgets
Phones, laptops, wearables and the gear on my desk, after real use rather than unboxing.
First review soonAI tools
Models, assistants and AI apps, with a close eye on where your data goes.
First review soonApps
Software from other makers, reviewed by someone who builds it.
First review soonBooks
What I read, what stayed with me, and who it is for.
First review soonGames
Board, card and video games, from someone who also makes them.
First review soonPodcasts
Shows for the commute and the long walk.
First review soonDeveloper tools
Editors, frameworks, AI coding tools and services I use to build.
First review soonWebsites and services
Sites and services on the open web.
Latest reviews
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How the scores work
Every review ends with a score out of 10, a one-line verdict, and what worked and what did not. Each pathway lists the checklist its reviews are judged against. Nothing here is sponsored; if I was sent something for free, the review says so.