Welcome back to Tech Tidbits. Today we’re diving into a fresh project from leaker Sonny Dickson called Collectible Phones. He’s rescuing out-of-commission iPhones from recycling facilities and turning them into wall art. As the site explains, “only the best components are picked, carefully glued to a backboard, and then placed in a high-quality frame.” Each piece is meticulously labeled, so you’ll see specs for the display, logic board, battery, and more—plus launch dates and other trivia.

The debut offering is the $349 Collectible 2G, featuring Apple’s original 2007 iPhone. It even includes an authentic screenshot of the first iOS Home screen. Frames come in black or silver, measure 30 by 42.3 centimeters, and ship free worldwide. And if you love looking back at tech history, Dickson plans to add more devices soon. That’s it for today—thanks for listening to Tech Tidbits!
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Welcome back to Wristwatch Revival, I’m your host, and today I’ve got a story you won’t believe. A viewer sent me what he called “a fully disassembled Omega watch in a Ziploc bag,” and honestly, when I opened that bag, it looked like every screw and spring had been through a blender. He’d started restoring his Omega Seamaster, but “got in way over his head,” and ended up with more parts than he knew what to do with.

So we went to work. First, we carefully documented every component, from the winding stem to the tiniest balance staff. Then I cleaned each piece in our ultrasonic bath, removing decades of grit and oil. When it was time to reassemble, we literally rebuilt the movement step by step, checking for wear and replacing worn jewels. After reattaching the dial and hands, we re-cased the movement and pressure-tested the watch to make sure it stays water-resistant.

By the end, this once-scattered pile of parts transformed into a perfectly ticking Omega Seamaster. That’s another rescue in the books, right here on Wristwatch Revival. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time.
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Hello and welcome to today’s tech spotlight. If you’re a reMarkable Paper Pro user and your screen is showing “blotches, ghosting, and unreadable sections,” you know how alarming it can be to lose access to hundreds of notes—especially if you never paid for Connect. One Reddit user faced exactly that dilemma when the official cloud sync wasn’t an option. Their only lifeline was the USB web interface at 10.11.99.1, but downloading files one by one through a clunky browser was out of the question.

That’s when they turned to AI. By asking Claude Code to write a script, they built an app that “hits the reMarkable’s server, parses the HTML, and pulls everything recursively.” In other words, “no more clicking through folders” – just a single command that grabs every file at once.

If you’ve ever felt stuck watching a progress bar grind to a halt, this clever solution is a game-changer. Check out the full thread on Reddit’s r/RemarkableTablet to get the script and save your notes today.
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Hello, and welcome to Today in Finance. For decades, the path to a comfortable life was simple: go to university, snag a graduate job, then watch the money roll in. But as The Economist warns, “the bottom has fallen out of the job market.” Hard-working youths, once assured that “the path to a nice life was clear,” now face fierce competition, shrinking entry-level salaries and ever-mounting student-loan burdens.
Employers are slashing graduate schemes, leaning instead on cheaper contract labor and automated hiring tools. Meanwhile, sky-high housing costs mean a degree no longer guarantees a foothold in the middle class. As one recruit put it, a diploma today “feels more like a ticket to precarious work than a passport to prosperity.”
So what can graduates do? The old playbook is gone. Building in-demand skills, embracing lifelong learning and exploring nontraditional career paths are no longer optional—they’re essential. Today’s graduates must adapt fast or risk being left behind in a world where a degree alone just isn’t enough.
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Hello and welcome to today’s show. “Chinese cars tend to make headlines for all the wrong reasons,” but is that reputation deserved? We’ve seen this cycle before with imports from Asia, so what exactly counts as a “Chinese car”? It’s more complicated than you think—joint ventures, overseas brands, and homegrown models all blur the lines.

Let’s start with the good. Models like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 score highly for “solid value for money,” offering impressive range, equipment, and warranties that outshine many rivals. The Lynk & Co 01 also earns praise for its build quality and stylish interior.

In the middle we find the Ora Funky Cat—quirky looks and competitive pricing, but it “needs more polish” in cabin trim and infotainment. And at the bottom? Cars like the MG3 still feel budget-built and are best avoided.

Overall, Chinese marques are no longer dark horses. They’re delivering real quality and value—and maybe reshaping the industry in the process.
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Welcome back to Tech Minute. Today we’re talking about the new Trump Mobile plan, which launched at $47.45 per month for unlimited talk and text, international calling, plus 20 gigabytes of “high-speed” data that the company calls 5G. But as The Verge bluntly puts it, “for a prepaid phone service, Trump Mobile is a bad deal.”

You can get unlimited 5G service for just forty dollars from Visible, Cricket, or Metro. Go broader and you’ll find Google Fi’s thirty gigabytes for thirty-five dollars, Walmart Family Mobile’s twenty gigabytes for thirty-three eighty-eight, or Boost Mobile’s thirty gigabytes for just twenty-five dollars a month. Even US Mobile offers unlimited 5G for thirty-five bucks.

Trump Mobile does tack on perks like roadside assistance with a one-hundred-dollar towing credit and device protection through Omega Mobile Care—but those extras may not justify the steep price. As The Verge notes, carriers like this “don’t have to deploy a network or worry about offering great service — they just have to brand it well.” Choose wisely.
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Hi, I’m your host, and today we’re talking about one of life’s toughest scenarios: how to win a fight. Fights happen fast, and as Wired reminds us, “distance is your ally.” Controlling space means you can strike before you’re hit. Keep your feet moving, your guard up, and use your jab to measure range. When you commit, go for the chin or throat—“soft targets,” the article calls them—that can disorient an opponent instantly.

Wired warns that complexity kills: “simplicity is power.” A straight cross followed by a hook beats elaborate combos every time. Land two solid strikes in succession, and you force your attacker onto the defensive. If you drop to the ground, sprawl hard, drive your hips forward, and push away—never let them take your back.

Most important, stay calm. Adrenaline spikes can blind you, so focus on breathing. And remember the best punch might be the one that lets you turn and run. That’s how you win a fight—on your terms.
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Welcome to our one-minute podcast. I’m your host. A few days ago, author Cal Newport visited Disneyland, invited to speak in Anaheim and eager to share the “happiest place on earth” with his family. But even as a Disney book binge-reader, he found the experience surprisingly strange. On Pirates of the Caribbean, Newport writes, you enter a “hyperreality”—a world both unnervingly real and defiantly fake—where animatronics move jerkily beneath movie-set lighting and black-painted vents mar the night sky. This “numbing layer of mundanity” keeps you craving another ride, “just enough to leave you craving the next hit.” Newport argues that our phones work the same way: delivering diluted thrills that mimic real adventure or outrage, “Pirates of the Caribbean delivered through a handheld screen.” He loved Disneyland but was done in days—and he refuses to live semi-permanently amid his phone’s artificialities. Thanks for listening!
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Welcome to the Project Farm podcast. Today we’re answering the question: Dyson Fan: Genius or Stupid Expensive? We lined up Dyson alongside Levoit, DREO, Vornado, OmniBreeze, Lasko, Amazon Basics, VAGKRI, Holmes, PELONIS, Senville, Comfort Zone and Honeywell. We measured noise, energy use, air speed, air volume, build quality and tip-over risk. The Dyson pushed 1,300 CFM, while the Amazon Basics clocked in at a respectable 1,000 CFM using half the power. The Levoit was the quietest at just 35 decibels, while the Lasko roared at 60. Build-quality-wise, the Dyson felt rock-solid with zero wobble. All bladeless models aced the tip-over test, but most tower fans tumbled with a light nudge. As we concluded, “for most users, cheaper fans offer 80% of the performance at half the price.” Yet “Dyson is a winner” if you crave whisper-quiet operation and premium feel. Ultimately, it’s a choice between your budget and your priorities.
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Hello and welcome to the WIRED podcast. Today, we’re talking about our new cover story: Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight. In the editor’s letter, we admit, “I don’t think there’s anything quite so satisfying as winning a fight—especially when you land that victory with a resounding and definitive punch to your opponent’s gut.” But this guide isn’t about glorifying violence. It’s about helping readers handle real-world threats. We teamed up with self-defense experts, MMA coaches, and legal advisors to build a step-by-step playbook: from de-escalation tactics to striking fundamentals and clinch escapes. You’ll learn how to maintain distance, spot danger before it strikes, and deliver every move with both precision and restraint. As the editor writes, “Our goal is simple: to help you protect yourself and walk away unscathed.” Whether you’re facing a bar fight or an unexpected mugger, this guide is your new secret weapon. Check it out in this month’s issue.
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