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?

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.

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.