New Smartphone Comes to Canada: OnePlus 12R Now Available
OnePlus is a global mobile technology brand that’s been around for some ten years, but its new smartphone releases are the first in Canada. Many are saying they’re worth the wait.
Category: Mobile
What is Spatial Audio?
By Christine Persaud
You have probably been hearing a lot about spatial audio recently. It is touted as a beneficial feature supported by everything from smart speakers from brands like Amazon, Apple, Google, and now Sonos, to headphone manufacturers, TV and music streaming services, and others. But, in layman’s terms, what is spatial audio?
How Much Storage Do You Need On Your Phone?
By Christine Persaud
More and more phones are coming with reduced built-in storage, including anywhere from 128GB to 256GB. In many cases, they don’t have memory card slots either, which means you need to rely on cloud storage if you require more.
Apps and Tech Help Track NORAD, Santa and What Kids Think About at Christmas
by Lee Rickwood
By looking at Santa through the lens of the modern era, we can bring the age-old legend into our technologically advanced times and possibly help explain his travel methodology on Christmas Eve.
Don’t Blame Hedy: Cellphone Tracking is Built into Telecom Infrastructure
by Lee Rickwood
Hedy Lamarr holds a U.S. patent for a way to keep telecommunications signals safe and secure in what she called “a secret communications system”. But Canadian researchers say security holes today exist in the very fabric of our cellular networks.
A Boost for Batteries? Canada Invests in Lithium Supply Chain for EVs, Mobile Devices
by Lee Rickwood
Canada has identified lithium as a critical mineral due to its great potential to fuel the economy and the renewable energy transition, but there is work to be done.
Samsung’s New Fan Edition (FE) Devices are Coming
By Christine Persaud
Samsung Fan Edition devices, denoted with an “FE” designation, are more affordable options created taking feedback from Galaxy fans into consideration.
Google Pixel Event 2023: Here’s What Was Announced
By Christine Persaud
At its Pixel event this month, Google announced more innovative devices across the Pixel line. Once again, AI technology is at the heart of many of the improvements you’ll see with these new phones, new smartwatch, and updated true wireless earbuds.