Category: Weekly Newsletter
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Need a mobile phone ?
If you need a mobile phone but do not want to pay new prices, we have two mobile phones, each available for a suitable donation to our Charity fund. LG – Android 11, 4+128GB Redmi – Android 10, 4+128GB … Read more
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Is AI changing the way that we think?
Did you know that Google changed how we remember? It’s called the “Google Effect” where we don’t remember things we can easily find using a search. Such brain rot is getting worse now that more people are happily using AI. … Read more
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The age of ownership is over – we’re stuck in a subscription society
On Thursday February 6 we discussed how digital subscriptions are taking over from ownership “There are subscription services for nearly everything: Software, streaming music and video, newspapers, cloud storage, printers and even cars. Many subscriptions are initially affordable, with … Read more
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Welcome to world of Digital subscriptions – Soon, you won’t own anything!
There are subscription services for nearly everything: Software, streaming music and video, newspapers, cloud storage, printers and even cars. Many subscriptions are initially affordable, with a teaser low price for the first year or few months. But costs creep up … Read more
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The malignant political power of Big Tech
On Thursday, 29 January we discussed whether democracies can survive the power of the “Broligarchy” a term coined by British journalist Carole Cadwalladr to describe the small group of ultra-wealthy tech CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs who are increasingly influencing government. … Read more
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Big Tech coup – Can democracies survive the power of the “Broligarchy”?
A small group of ultra-wealthy tech CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs (known as the “Broligarchy”) are increasingly influencing government, particularly in the US. Their reach is long and their pockets deep. Think Google, Microsoft and Apple. At the same time, everyone … Read more
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Extending your Driving Lifespan
On Thursday, 22 January we discussed: “… as we get older we get slower and our cognitive functions decline. Can we still be safe drivers? What makes a safe driver in the first place? “ First we watched this interesting and … Read more
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Can an elderly driver be a safe driver?
We are well aware that as we get older we get slower and our cognitive functions decline. Can we still be safe drivers? What makes a safe driver in the first place? This week, on Thursday January 22, we will … Read more
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Choosing your next car – time to go electric?
The question we posed for discussion on Thursday 15 January was : “EV, Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel – which car should I buy?” In a world of climate change where we need to reduce carbon emissions, car manufacturers are … Read more
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EV, Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel – which car should I buy?
I need to change my old banger for another car, but I have mis-givings about electric vehicle technology. What are the downsides of going electric? New cars are laden with sensors, touch controls and internet connectivity. What happens if the … Read more