Essential gadgets for travel
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Modern travellers are faced with many challenges. Higher travel costs, less service and perks as well as increasingly more prohibitive rules. Here are gadgets that help make travel better.
Category: Gadgets
Comparing the 2-year plans from the Big 3 carriers
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that two-year contracts have essentially become the norm before the new wireless code of conduct goes into effect in December, the incumbent carriers have released their latest voice and data plans. Are they cheaper than they were under the old three-year terms, or still more expensive than they should be?
When discounting tech products leads to eventual discontinuation
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Tech products that are discounted shortly after they have been launched historically end up discontinued. Should consumers ‘go for the bargain,’ of avoid buying devices that are essentially obsolete.
Steve Ballmer did Microsoft a big favour — but is it too late?
By Ted Kritsonis
Steve Ballmer surprised the tech world by announcing his resignation, effective sometime in the next 12 months, and while his tenure saw some incredible change, he was almost always on the wrong end of that evolution.
Technology Waiting as Canadian Students Go Back to School
Tablets, e-boards and HD connectivity can make a real difference in the learning experience, say Canadian users of in-class technology, helping to bring students closer to the instructor and the content.
by Lee Rickwood
ZTE looking to push further in Canada with V72A Lite tablet
Ted Kritsonis
ZTE launched a 7-inch tablet and WF720 Wireless Home Phone product in Canada through an exclusive partnership with Rogers this summer, and as the Chinese manufacturer continues to push into the country, its tablet aims to compete against what is becoming a crowded tablet market.
Surge in 7″ slate selection great for consumers
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 7-inch tablets have hit a high point this Summer with a lot of variety in features and price.
Sony Xperia Z can take a bath, but can it take on the best?
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
It’s not often that you can pour water over a smartphone or dunk it in a pool and not expect irreparable damage to befall it, but Sony has done just that with its Xperia Z, a premium Android handset. But the competition for solid smartphones is tight these days, so how good can the Xperia Z measure up to the others? We take it for a test drive and find out.