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alexkidman

@alexkidman@aus.social

Multi-award-winning freelance Tech Journo, Co-host Vertical Hold podcast, Former editor at CNET, Gizmodo, PC Mag, Finder and many more. Retro gaming, Prince and Godzilla fan. Send coffee.

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alexkidman, to running
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Updated my #May50K blog as I hit the 70km mark -- read the latest update and DONATE TODAY!

#Running #Australia #Exercise #Ow #MS #Charity

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to headphones
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They say you have to suffer for your art. I certainly suffered reviewing the Truefree F2 headphones (Video and text review, take your pick)....

https://alexreviewstech.com/truefree-f2-open-ear-headphones-review-ow/

troberts, to random
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It's been a day at work. A real day.

People will look back and say, "Wow that was certainly a day."

Others will then nod their heads, knowing full well what a day it was.

alexkidman,
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@troberts Time to bust out the Harry Belafonte. https://youtu.be/P-4xyg4PU-U?si=-PODyyUEu9iXDsAO

alexkidman, to running
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My trek to run 100km in May to generate research funds in the battle against has its battle cry -- and a fresh update as I hit 65% of my run total and 87.9% of my funding goal. Read the latest update and DONATE TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to random
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I'll be talking digital driver's licences on ABC Radio Victoria around 9:05 this morning -- tune in!

alexkidman,
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@MyView Hmm. Physical Licences aren't going anywhere -- in your scenario, this is pretty much a spare basket of eggs. Or at least one additional egg.

alexkidman,
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@markd Will do if I can (and this appears to be part of the Victorian implementation, FWIW).

alexkidman,
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@MyView But your licence details are already on an online system (this would be how the police check it). It'd arguably be worse to lose your wallet -- a new phone can be purchased and you could get back a digital verified copy of a licence quite quickly compared to having a new one printed.

alexkidman,
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@markd Didn't come up in discussion (apologies, nature of doing radio and being interviewed) but appears to be implemented with some obfuscation built in: "There are 3 levels of info that you can share with your digital driver licence:

Full licence: This view shows info about your right to drive. You can share this view when you need to show police things like licence status, classes, or restrictions.
Identity: This shows your basic ID info — name, address, and signature.
Proof of age: This view shows that you’re over 18. It won’t show your exact age or date of birth."

From here:
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/digital-driver-licence

alexkidman, to running
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New update on my quest to cover 100km to raise funds for MS research as part of the . Today I hit 60% of the way and pondered about Mondays -- read the blog post and DONATE TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to Motorola
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Updated my Motorola Moto G34 video review -- watch now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRQuDl3xFs

alexkidman, to running
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Everybody's working for the weekend... or in my case, running on the weekend, as I clock up another 5km in my quest to run 100km to raise funds for MS research! Read the latest blog post and DONATE TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to running
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Woah… I’m halfway there! Hit the 50km mark for my 100km run to raise funds for MS research, also 81.6% towards my fundraising goal! Read the latest blog update and DONATE TODAY!
https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to Motorola
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I've done many things over my many years as a tech reviewer. But my review of the is the first one I've ever done... with musical accompaniment.

Not GOOD music, mind. But still.

https://alexreviewstech.com/motorola-moto-g34-5g-review-better-value-than-the-g54-maybe/

octothorpe, to random
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There is a corner of "Travel YouTube" where there is no voiceover, just subtitles, and the occasional voices from servers and food/lodging hosts… and it's delightful. I notice my breathing and heart-rate slowing.

I contrast this with how I watch 'normal' videos. I have decided I need to watch more of these more often.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcXC2CiJXm4

Another:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoUEQca_k9I

alexkidman,
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@octothorpe It's Time To Travel is oddly preoccupied with hairdryers, which I find strangely charming. But I do know what you mean; it's quite relaxing to have it running on the TV...

alexkidman,
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@octothorpe I dabble in the style, just for the fun of it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaq26KwUWY3PQfKUmmuHFkmLK-UJoEWb3

alexkidman, to running
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Hit the trails hard today, clocking in an extra 10km running as I try to raise funds for vitally needed MS research. Donate today to spur me to run even further, and read today's blog update!


https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to running
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Wow. I'm now 72% of the way towards my fundraising goal for the for MS research. Very happy with that -- but of course, I'd be happier raising even more -- so why not donate today?


https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to random
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Not likely to run today (I was up until 2am, kinda exhausted, sigh) but... this month, I'm running 100km in The May 50K to raise funds for research into multiple sclerosis. For today only, all online donations will be matched (up to $20k) So sponsor me now and your donation will be DOUBLED! Please consider making a donation and support my challenge to leave MS where it belongs, behind us. Also, send coffee...

www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman

alexkidman, to random
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This is quite cool, but I do wonder if Jet Set Steamboat Willy might not fall foul of Disney's team of lawyerbots. Yes, I know, the expression of SW is now public domain, but this looks a little more generic Mickey (still protected) to my eyes.

https://youtu.be/bfmUHQkkYKg?si=qsrqFm_evGJr_QNk

alexkidman, to apple
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Pricing, specs and my early thoughts on the new iPads Apple announced overnight. Because who needs sleep anyway?

https://alexreviewstech.com/apple-announces-new-ipad-air-and-ipad-pro/

alexkidman,
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@timrichards USB-C. As far as Apple is concerned, there never was a Lightning connector.

alexkidman, to apple
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Local Australian pricing and availability for the new Apple and , plus my quick video thoughts!

https://alexreviewstech.com/apple-announces-new-ipad-air-and-ipad-pro/

alexkidman, to android
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New review time, as I test out the highly affordable Aspera Nitro 2. The pitch is that it can replace older 3G-only phones... but is it worth catching?

#Android #Smartphones #Review #Aspera
https://alexreviewstech.com/aspera-nitro-2-review-can-a-budget-phone-be-too-expensive/

alexkidman, to running
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It's day 7 of my 100km run to raise funds for MS research. 35km down, and I am, indeed, running up that hill.

Also that one, and several more.

Help out (and read the latest blog post) by DONATING TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

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