What are the safety and energy implications of leaving device chargers for smartphones, headphones etc plugged in continuously? Modern chargers are designed with safety features that minimize risks when left plugged in without a device attached. However, they still consume a small amount of electricity, known as “vampire power,” which can accumulate over time. While […]
In other news from the “About %$£$@! Time” category, WhatsApp finally has an iPad app to complement the existing Windows, Mac and web extensions. It only took what, 15 years? but WhatsApp has finally coughed up an iPad app. Meta, ever the pioneer of doing the absolute minimum just late enough, has finally rolled out […]
Some readers may know that the Office Watch head honcho, Peter Deegan, goes to the famous Edinburgh Festivals each year. Here’s some shows he’s looking forward to seeing and a few sadly MIA in 2025. Get the most for less money (and hassle) at the Edinburgh Festivals Mitch Benn Mitch has been doing great shows […]
Just when you thought there was nothing left to explore on the frontiers of knowledge, three Danish academics have uncovered the science of paper cuts! Paper cuts are surprisingly common but not well understood. Researchers found that paper around 65 micrometers thick is the worst culprit. “Here we visualize and quantify the motion, deformation, and […]
“Temping” is a staple and sell-out each year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It makes clever use of Microsoft Office, and we were lucky enough to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look. The show is a unique blend of interactive technology and narrative storytelling, where the solo audience member takes on the role of an […]
