Saliva Antigen Test

It's a quick one

I got my hands on a saliva antigen test. Not being a fan of nasal swabs, I wanted to see how this one worked. In the box you get the test itself, some reagent in a small bottle, a swab for collecting the sample, and a small bag to spit into.

The process is simple. You spit into...

8th Jan 2021

2020

2020 in review

What were the highlights of this year?

TV series: Tehran — spy drama

HW: boots, model 2011 — soft as slippers, tough as rock

Podcast: Vlevo dole — fascinating insight into the world of politics through the eyes of Seznam Zpráv reporters

Lens: Sigma 50 f/1.4 Art — bef...

31st Dec 2020

Antigen Test

As unpleasant as a PCR test, but faster!

As soon as the government announced the option of antigen testing I booked the earliest possible slot — I wanted to fit in one more test before travelling to my parents. In the end I did three in total, the last one after the new year. Each one was differen...

18th Dec 2020

Black Hat Europe

What was the most famous hacking conference like?

In a word — brilliant! Interesting topics ranging from exploits (POS, iOS Jailbreak) to overview presentations (C2 Matrix, North Korea's activities).

Particularly fascinating was the talk on controlling voice assistants with light. This has been...

11th Dec 2020

AirPods 2

What are wireless earbuds like

I got my hands (ears) on second-generation wireless earbuds from Apple — AirPods. They don't have IP4X certification or all the fancy extras, but they fit my ears better than the Pro version.

The range pleasantly surprised me — I can walk anywhere in the flat...

17th Sep 2020

Traffic through different eyes

Car, bike, scooter, and public transport

Over the summer I tried all of them within the span of a single week. It really makes you appreciate how differently each type of road user sees the world.

By car, you're the king of the road. You're surrounded by metal. Your typical annoyances are cycli...

13th Aug 2020

Pells Crono

Bicycle

My old Olpran Discovery has been with me since I was ten. The frame is small, the wheels too. The saddle sits too high. No front suspension fork. It was simply impossible to ride comfortably, not to mention its weight. Time to find a replacement.

I didn't specifically want a mountain bik...

31st Jul 2020

Škoda Rapid 1.0 TSI

What driving a Rapid Spaceback is like

Looks don't affect driving dynamics… but I still have to mention them. The Rapid Spaceback is a great-looking car. Wide in just the right way, a large boot (closer to a liftback than an estate).

In carsharing the only available engine is the 1.0 TSI, 81kW....

19th Jul 2020