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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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Day three of my run to raise vital funds for MS research: In which it (doesn't) rain on me, and certain targets are obliterated.

So far, my legs are surviving all this. Support them by donating TODAY!

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

alexkidman, to random
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That sound you hear is... well, it's my jaw hitting the floor. Just nearly DOUBLED my donation target today, thanks to Jenni W, Allrite and (incredibly generously) Paul W. Which means I need to recalibrate my targets, which is an AMAZING spot to be in. Also I still have a month's worth of running to do!

Join these AMAZING people by donating today!

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

PaulWay, to random
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Donated to @alexkidman 's run for May to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research:

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

A good cause there Alex, keep up the running!

alexkidman,
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@PaulWay Given the generosity of your donation, I think you’ve earned the right to set a parameter (reasonable) for my running for a day. Any tshirt style I should wear? Anything I should photograph? You’ve gone above and beyond and that ABSOLUTELY deserves recognition- let me know.

alexkidman,
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@PaulWay All absolutely fine -- and for what it's worth I didn't even vaguely read it that way. Though I will have to reinterpret it a bit, because choosing my favourite Prince track is essentially impossible anyway...

alexkidman,
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@PaulWay But also Purple Rain, Starfish and Coffee, Dolphin, Gold, Musicology, Sign O' The Times, DMSR, Joy in Repetition, Seven, Welcome 2 America...

alexkidman, to running
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Day two of my May 50K run brings wet leaves but, surprisingly not sore legs. Also I'm an astonishing 74% of the way to my fundraising targets!

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

alexkidman, to random
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New Review time (text and video) as I test out Belkin's really handy and travel-friendly Boostcharge Pro Qi2 Convertible Magnetic Stand. It's quite handy... if you've got the right kind of phone right now, that is.

https://alexreviewstech.com/belkin-boostcharge-pro-qi2-convertible-magnetic-stand-review-travel-friendly-charging/

alexkidman,
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@rockyd Recorded a little unusually due to venue, so maybe a little quiet. Apologies. There are magnetic cases for some Android phones that mimic MagSafe so those might work. There will be Qi2 Androids… eventually.

alexkidman, to running
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New Video: I'm running 100KM in May -- no, really -- and how YOU can help!

(Please consider donating, and share far and wide. Also send tips and drinking water...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_C7c9NvQVc

alexkidman, to australia
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New video time as I test out my own endurance versus the GoPro Hero 12 Black's water resistance... on the Great Barrier Reef. With predictable results...

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

alexkidman, to random
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My early impressions (text and video) (from Roborock AU's launch event) of its flagship Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum cleaner. It's a cleaner! It's a mop! It can find your dog (no, really...)

https://alexreviewstech.com/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra-hands-on-impressions/

allrite, to random
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You know what troubles me about all the post ROTJ Star Wars sequels?

Ewoks.

Where are they?

Why aren't there statues and cuddly toys of them everywhere, celebrating their role in overthrowing the Empire?

There should at least be a movie about the culture shock that an Ewok experiences when it visits Coruscant.

alexkidman,
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@allrite No ewoks… but plenty of kebab shops on Coruscant after ROTJ. These two facts may be connected.

alexkidman, to headphones
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New review time (text and video) as I pop the very affordable Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 ANC buds into my ears. They promise quality ANC for much, much less... but do they deliver?

#headphones #ANC #Edifier
https://alexreviewstech.com/edifier-neobuds-pro-2-review-good-noise-cancelling-sub-par-battery-life/

alexkidman,
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@DavidPenington No… no… don’t do THAT to the headphones. NO! They’re only rated for sweat protection for a start!

alexkidman, to random
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I'm currently 44% of the way towards my May 50K fundraising goal.

Also 0% towards the actual 100km running, but it's not May yet.

But why wait? Get in early and donate (please?)

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

alexkidman, to retrogaming
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It really was only a matter of time before this retro title was my retro game of the week. I mean, it's only THE BEST GAME OF ALL TIME.

#Sega #MasterSystem #Taito #BubbleBobble #retrogaming

https://alexreviewstech.com/retro-game-of-the-week-bubble-bobble-sega-master-system/

alexkidman,
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@thomasbeagle That wasn’t my intention - but I’ll allow it ;)

alexkidman,
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@Hedgewizard that sounds like a wise investment of funds to me.

alexkidman, to apple
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New review, as I get to grips with a Qi2 charger -- specifically Belkin's Boostcharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand. Is next-gen wireless charging all it's cracked up to be?

#Belkin #WirelessCharging #Qi2 #Apple #iPhone #Australia

https://alexreviewstech.com/belkin-boostcharge-pro-3-in-1-qi2-magnetic-charging-stand-review-future-proofing-power/

alexkidman,
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And for those who want the video version, you'll find my review of the Belkin Boostcharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand here:

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

alexkidman, to random
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Let it henceforth be known that @troberts is UTTERLY FREAKING AWESOME.

Why? Because not only did he sponsor me to run 100km in May to help raise funds for MS research -- but he did so while using a Bubble Bobble avatar.

That's the sign of a truly cultured gentleman. Why not be like Tom and sponsor me today?

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

alexkidman, to random
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I will be... busy... in May.

That's not so much crystal ball gazing as it is the fact that I'll be running 100km in May to raise funds for MS research.

I do the running and sweating (and, if asked, provide terrible sweaty selfies to prove it) -- all I need is YOU to donate to help this vital cause. So please consider doing so (and feel free to repost and share as widely as you can)

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

alexkidman, to Motorola
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New review time (video and text), as I check out the affordably priced Motorola Moto G24!

https://alexreviewstech.com/motorola-moto-g24-review-bargain-battery-king/

alexkidman, to TeslaMotors
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Road trip time -- as I review (text and video) the EV charging situation (and how it's changing) on a trip from Sydney to Adelaide!

https://alexreviewstech.com/sydney-to-adelaide-road-trip-are-ev-chargers-in-australia-getting-easier-to-find/

alexkidman,
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@bastardsheep Oh, 100% agree. That's a truly brutal drive, and not a smart way to do it. But inevitably whenever the topic comes up, somebody will pipe up and claim they can do Perth to Sydney and back again without sleeping or needing to pee. Because there's always SOMEBODY.

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