Category: Gadgets

Google Now coming to Chrome browsers for PC and Mac

By Ted Kritsonis

Google has opened another salvo for its vaunted Now notification platform by expanding it to the company’s Chrome browser for both Windows PCs and Macs. The update is live but will apparently take some time to spread, and will require that users are signed into the same Google account they use on their Android or iOS device.

Android’s shadow looms over BlackBerry smartphones

By Ted Kritsonis

BlackBerry’s troubles have been covered extensively, and one of the consistent themes around the company’s current platform is the perceived lack of apps available. These complaints are usually centred around the lack of native support for popular apps users expect to have on their handsets — a hole that Android is coincidentally filling for BlackBerry.

Filing your taxes the neat and tidy way this year

By Ted Kritsonis

The old saying goes that there are only two sure things in life — death and taxes. The April 30 tax deadline looms and it’s expected that more than 75% of Canadians will file their 2013 return electronically this year. If you count yourself among them, you have options to do it with a little less fuss, and some thought into getting organized for upcoming years.

Play with the Jabra Sport Wireless+ Stereo Headset

The buds ‘lock-on’ for the active athlete or fitness buff using the strap and or eargels; I had no issue with anything falling off during average activity, but then again, I did not wear them during my WWE grudge match!!

by Lee Rickwood