Calgary Tech Scene Rocks as Beakerhead Blends Science and Art, Space and Music
By Lee Rickwood
Beakerhead celebrates and fosters learning and collaboration between science, arts and technology in wonderful and sometimes weird ways.
Category: Gadgets
The new Apple TV has promise with plenty of question marks
By Ted Kritsonis
With the new Apple TV now having been unveiled, the device that was once famously coined as a “hobby” is evolving to become a device that may play a role in changing how consumers view their content. Its future isn’t entirely clear, however, and that has a lot to do with what’s missing out of the gate.
A Toast to Wireless Technology, New Smartphone Apps
By Lee Rickwood
Smart Spirits: ultra-premium vodka is being marketed in a new bottle with a customizable LED message band controlled by Bluetooth technology and a smartphone app.
Review: Google OnHub is a router for dummies
By Ted Kritsonis
Google’s OnHub is a router designed to simplify setup and maintenance in a way that wouldn’t befuddle the average user. Its design inside is also aimed at pushing out a better Wi-Fi signal over a larger area to improve connectivity around the home. With this combination, the OnHub is ideally suited for novices, but at the expense of alienating more advanced users.
Review: Epson WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank AiO Printer
By Ted Kritsonis
For those who print a lot of documents, Epson thinks it has the right answer with its WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank all-in-one printer. Not a true inkjet, nor a laser printer, it uses ink tanks with enough inside to output documents for up to two years.
5 Back-to-School Tech Items for the College-Bound
By Christine Persaud
Heading off to college or university this year? Chances are you’ve already stocked up on the tech essentials, like a new laptop, tablet, and smartphone. A few other items can sometimes be forgotten, but shouldn’t be overlooked. Here are 5 additional tech essentials that should be on your B2S shopping list.
Back to School laptops within your budget
By Ted Kritsonis
Buying a laptop truly is an investment when it comes to students and their schooling. The device should last for this school year and beyond as a workhorse that helps a student stay informed and productive all at once. Since laptops come at different price points, here are a handful that are worth a look within different budget limits.
Review and video: TomTom Bandit Action Camera
By Ted Kritsonis
TomTom is better known for its mapping, GPS units and sports watches, and the Bandit represents the company’s first entry into the POV action camera market. Does it have the goods to take on the best in its category?