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.
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.
RIM needs to make a big splash with its new BlackBerry Enterprise 10 operating system and BlackBerry 10 smartphones in as short a time as possible.
by Lee Rickwood
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.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla It’s got a blazing quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and an HD screen. This isn’t a laptop, this is the stunning LG Optimus G.
There are serious issues surrounding the use of 9-1-1 services, and the technologies they use and the procedures that should be used when making an emergency call, or responding to one.
by Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
Smartphones were hot throughout 2012, thanks to a solid list of premium devices consumers could browse through over the course of the year. The best one for you usually comes down to what combination of style and function you’re looking for, but here’s a good reference point to get you started.
Seasonal shoppers and holiday gift-givers get the chance to see some of the top tech toys in action this week, ahead of any decision they may have to make about buying a cool new gadget or gizmo.
by Lee Rickwood