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State of Smart Speakers in Canada

By Gadjo Sevilla
Every major technology company has invested in a smart assistant. Apple has the venerable yet hobbled Siri assistant, Google has Assistant, Microsoft has Cortana and Amazon dominates the US with its Alexa assistant running off Amazon Echo devices.

Reviewing the Amazon Kindle Oasis

By Ted Kritsonis

The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s most advanced e-reader and made for people who power through titles with regularity.

How Amazon Alexa will work in Canada

By Ted Kritsonis

After months of speculation, Amazon has announced it is launching its Alexa voice assistant devices and service in Canada, ushering in an era of competition for the smart home.

Review: Kobo Aura One goes easier on the eyes

By Ted Kritsonis

It’s long been said that having an eReader is like having a bookstore and library at your fingertips. That hasn’t changed, and with increased versatility, the very act of reading content has improved, which is what Kobo is pushing with its new Aura One.

Apps to Help Ease the Pain of Airline Travel

By Christine Persaud
Those envious images of passengers casually boarding airplanes, sipping mixed drinks and puffing on cigars while wearing three-piece suits and their best dresses certainly don’t represent the true state of airline travel today. The truth is that airline travel is typically a nightmare. Long lines, restrictions, delays, extra fees, and more all add to the stress. Luckily, there are a number of apps that set out to help ease the pain and make airline travel (and beyond) much easier to swallow.

Review: Amazon Kindle Voyage the priciest eReader yet

By Ted Kritsonis

It’s not surprising that Amazon quietly released its Kindle Voyage eReader in Canada, considering the device launched in the United States 18 months ago. It’s also the most expensive in the company’s lineup with a feature set that isn’t vastly different from the popular, and less expensive, Paperwhite model.

5 Great Business Productivity Apps

By Christine Persaud
When it comes to business and productivity, there are plenty of apps that can help simplify and improve the workflow process. Here’s a roundup of five great ones.