3D Printing for the Masses: Advanced Technology Meets Consumer Electronics
In 3D printing, the device uses not ink, but anything from coloured plastic to powdered metal to edible gelatine.
And chocolate!
By Lee Rickwood
Category: Gadgets
Why you should buy your smartphone outright
By Ted Kritsonis
Cell phone contracts have drawn the ire of many Canadians over the years, who cite them as unfair and restrictive, but they have become a convenient way for consumers to get their hands on the best handsets on the market. While it might seem cost prohibitive to buy a phone outright, it’s a far more economical option than signing up for two years.
Bring Your Own Device: Is Your Organization Ready?
Canadian companies are embracing BYOD faster than their global counterparts, but fewer than half (33 per cent) of Canadian organizations have a mobile device management policy in place.
By Lee Rickwood
Emerging tech trends that surfaced at International CES 2014
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Now that International CES 2014 is over and done with, we’re left with a taste of what’s likely to come in the near future. Here are some emerging tech trends we spotted from the show.
CES 2014: Canadian companies fare well at the show
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
CES attracts thousands of Canadians to Las Vegas for the world’s biggest electronics trade show, and dozens of Canadian companies showing off their latest and greatest innovations, products or services. While we couldn’t see them all, there were a bunch that stood out.
CES 2014: Wearables will be the biggest tech trend of the year
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
Wearable technology isn’t new, and its increasing presence at CES over the last few years fully symbolizes that, but this year’s show may be the last one that relegates it to just a current trend. Not only are the number of products growing but the innovation involved indicates that this is more than just a passing fad.
CES 2014: 4K Ultra HD TVs in spotlight, yet curtain rising slowly on content, features
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
Unsurprisingly, 4K Ultra HD televisions have figured prominently in the buzz and conversation on the show floor at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, though the focus has largely been on where the content will come from and how to best deliver it.
Review: Dropcam Pro offers a clearer picture of your home
By Ted Kritsonis
Home surveillance has come a long way in a short time, and the Dropcam Pro is a reason why, improving the optics and overall performance in such a way that you can get a very clear picture of what’s going on in your home no matter where you might be.