The biggest stories from Mobile World Congress set stage for smartphone business
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Highly regarded as the smartphone and mobile tradeshow, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona gives us a glimpse of where the industry is headed.
Category: Gadgets
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
Forget Google’s Glasses – Try Space Glasses, from Canadian Inventor Steve Mann, the Father of Augmented Reality
It’s one of the most unnerving tech experiences any audience could ever have: we’re watching a noted lecturer; he’s wearing strange high-tech glasses. They’re connected to a huge video screen, on which the audience sees what he sees: an image…
Finding a good digital antenna for free over-the-air TV
By Ted Kritsonis
If you have already cut off your cable or satellite, or are thinking of doing so, a digital antenna is a nice way to bring back some of the channels you lost and not pay a single penny for them every month. Not all antennas are made equal, however, so finding the right one will require a little bit of research on your part.
Taking a closer look at Rogers Next and Telus T-Up programs
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that Rogers has unveiled its Next program to cater to customers who want to upgrade their smartphone every 12 months, this new act of corporate generosity comes with some fine print that you should know before you decide to sign up.
3D Printing, Digital Downloading Show Libraries Get Innovative in Toronto, Hamilton
Over in the corner, blinking lights, humming electronics and purring computers all testify to the fact this is not your grand-daddy’s library!
by Lee Rickwood
Plex may actually transform your home entertainment setup
By Ted Kritsonis
Streaming media within the home has been a liberating feature for anyone who has adopted it and taken full advantage of the convenience the technology provides. One of the most effective programs to do that is Plex, media server software that collects your content and presents it in one of the most effective platforms currently available.