By Ted Kritsonis
The “lifelogger” category has never truly gotten off the ground, and part of it can probably be attributed to the inherent invasion of privacy others might feel. Narrative, makers of the Clip, has voluntarily shut down, while Snapchat’s new Spectacles glasses aim to live stream everything the wearer sees.
By Ted Kritsonis
Shomi will be showing nothing after Nov. 30 when it will be officially shut down by Rogers and Shaw, paving the way for other services to step in and fill the void. The lack of a legitimate source to stream the content it offered, however, may also lead to a spike in piracy.
By Ted Kritsonis
It’s long been said that having an eReader is like having a bookstore and library at your fingertips. That hasn’t changed, and with increased versatility, the very act of reading content has improved, which is what Kobo is pushing with its new Aura One.
By Ted Kritsonis
Shooting panoramic photos used to be one way to capture a scene from a wider perspective, but 360-degree cameras have burst onto the scene this year to pull in everything that’s left. As options grow, so does the sophistication behind them.
By Ted Kritsonis
A new school year is around the corner, and Canada’s wireless carriers are pushing to sign up as many students as possible looking for new devices and monthly plans. Are there any good deals to be had in the ensuing frenzy?
By Ted Kritsonis
Sony has been on the outside looking in for years, watching other manufacturers carve out a slice of the smartphone market, and the company now feels it can fight back on multiple fronts. The Xperia X is a mid-range handset, and the Xperia X Performance is a flagship device, both of which are supposed to compete hard against what’s already out on the market.
By Ted Kritsonis
Huawei may not be a brand that comes to mind when thinking of an alternative to the iPad, but the MateBook is designed to be just that. A tablet with impressive specs and the flexibility to act as a laptop replacement, the device promises great performance, yet falls short on usability.
By Ted Kritsonis
Whenever people walk while looking at their phones, seemingly oblivious to the world around them, it may be a good bet that they are playing Pokemon Go. The popular mobile game has captured hearts and minds, but it has also done plenty in promoting augmented reality.