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HP retires Palm brand by announcing new WebOS smartphones,TouchPad tablet and PCs
February 10, 2011 – 10:55 am
HP retires Palm brand by announcing new WebOS smartphones,TouchPad tablet and PCs

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Yesterday’s WebOS pow-wow in San Francisco saw HP making its most significant moves and revelations since the acquisition of Palm last year. HP lifted the lid on the TouchPad WebOS tablet, a spanking new Pre 3 smartphone and a funky new smartphone called the HP Veer. Hinting at WebOS PCs in the future and forever sealing the Palm brand.

Samsung’s SF510 notebook making waves in terms of design and functionality
February 6, 2011 – 4:44 pm
Samsung’s SF510 notebook making waves in terms of design and functionality

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung explores a new industrial design direction while trying new things in the marketplace with the SF510. This is a new 15.6-inch Windows 7 notebook that’s between personal computer and appliance.

Sony Bloggie Touch video camera reviewed
February 1, 2011 – 11:05 am
Sony Bloggie Touch video camera reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Like most cameras in this category, the Sony Bloggie Touch is designed for quick deployment and connection to computers by way of a flip-out USB key. Once connected to your computer you will have access to Sony’s software for editing video as well as sharing it with online services like Flickr, YouTube, Facebook and Picasa.

Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer
January 28, 2011 – 8:18 am
Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer

A new usage-based billing policy for Internet use in Canada takes effect March 31.

by Lee Rickwood

Beaming your computer screen to your TV for home entertainment
January 27, 2011 – 1:18 pm
Beaming your computer screen to your TV for home entertainment

By Ted Kritsonis

In a previous article this week, we talked about some of the media players available in Canadian retail that would make great additions to a home theatre setup. Naturally, we understand the category still needs a bit more time for consumers to get comfortable with, which is why projecting a computer screen to a TV might be easier to do.

Which media player is right for you?
January 25, 2011 – 2:35 pm
Which media player is right for you?

By Ted Kritsonis

The notion of the Web-connected TV is going to become a bigger story over the course of this year, and media players are a big reason why. But now that they’re slowly starting to go mainstream, which one is most ideal for your home entertainment needs?

Is Samsung’s NF-210 Netbook A Case of Style over Substance?
January 24, 2011 – 9:55 am
Is Samsung’s NF-210 Netbook A Case of Style over Substance?

By Lee Rickwood

So an attractive netbook with a new Dual Core Atom processor like this one was supposed to hit both targets – small size, big punch. Depending on your requirements, you may have to be happy with one over the other.

By Lee Rickwood

Jobs takes medical leave just as Apple hits new high with 26B revenue
January 18, 2011 – 8:14 pm
Jobs takes medical leave just as Apple hits new high with 26B revenue

Ten years ago, Apple stock was worth $7 a share, last week its latest high was $348.48. Last year, Apple passed rival Microsoft in market capitalization to become the world’s most valuable technology company. Revenue reached a new high with $26.74 billion for the quarter that ended December 25, 2010, and net quarterly profit hit a high of $6 billion.

Will Internet Metering Slow Down Your Movie Downloads from Netflix?
January 18, 2011 – 11:26 am
Will Internet Metering Slow Down Your Movie Downloads from Netflix?

by Lee Rickwood

Depending on your ISP (Internet Service Provider) contract, that $8 may easily double or triple by the time your monthly bill arrives.

Apple TV 2 (2010) Reviewed
January 2, 2011 – 12:55 pm
Apple TV 2 (2010) Reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Now running on a modified version of Apple iOS and Apple’s A4 processor, the diminutive, second generation AppleTV has been simplified in both form and function. The squircle shaped puck has trimmed down substantially, it no longer has a hard drive for storage (it does have 8GB NAND flash for the OS and cache) and also gone is the component video connector.

Music Lover’s Gift Guide From WhatsYourTech.ca
December 26, 2010 – 10:44 am
Music Lover’s Gift Guide From WhatsYourTech.ca

By Lee Rickwood

Lately, people have said to me, ‘Lee, you rock!’ Well, my global concert tour has yet to be scheduled. But there are some great inspirations out there for budding and established rockers alike, and a couple of gift ideas you can consider for the musician on your list.

Gmail’s holiday gift for Canadians – Free calls until December 2011
December 24, 2010 – 11:57 am
Gmail’s holiday gift for Canadians – Free calls until December 2011

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The brilliance of Google’s move is that it already has a captive and loyal following of 170 million users. By installing the phone call plugin, all of these accounts magically turn into handsets. While the vast majority will take advantage of the free PC to landline or celfone calls there will be a significant number that will avail of the great overseas rates and this might be great long-term revenue generator for Google.