Category: Gadgets

Displays are all the rage at CES 2013

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 2013’s International CES is now history. We look back at some of the displays that defined this year’s biggest consumer tech show.

Fitness Gadgets gaining ground at CES 2013

  By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla A number of new fitness gadgets at the $70-$150 price range were making waves at the recently concluded International CES  in Las Vegas. 

4 Tablets for BYOD

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is an emerging trend where workers get to take their personal smartphones and tablets to the workplace. Here are four tablets that can fit the requirements of BYOD.

How much value do you get from your tech subscriptions?

By Ted Kritsonis

Whether it’s a big ticket subscription, like cable or satellite TV or Internet, or something lower-priced, like satellite radio, Netflix or a music streaming service, the dollars can add up, if you’re not careful. Early into 2013, when New Year’s resolutions are set, it might be a good time to assess if you’re getting what you pay for.

Kobo’s lineup of eReaders are meant for everyone and anyone

By Ted Kritsonis

Kobo’s eReader lineup and e-Book store is a solid combination of hardware and software that has proven to be one of the best in the industry. And to hammer that point home, Kobo coasted along for the first 10 months of the year, and then launched four new devices, one of which is a tablet. The idea appears to be that there’s a Kobo for every type of consumer.

Finding the right tablet is a little easier now

By Ted Kritsonis

Tablets are cool devices but that doesn’t mean they’re all worth the money spent on them. The good thing about 2012 was that a shift to smaller screen sizes and more competition meant lower prices, making it a little easier to choose something other than the iPad. Apple’s tablet still rules the roost, but their competitors have some that could be just what you’re looking for.

Nintendo’s foray into TV and video off to a bumpy start

By Ted Kritsonis

Even before it launched its new Wii U game console in November, Nintendo had already made it clear that TV and video integration would play a big role in the new hardware. Now that Nintendo’s TVii features have gone live in Canada, it’s evident that a solid idea is off to a shaky start.