Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is an evolutionary not revolutionary update
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone looks and feels like an incremental upgrade over the bestselling S3 but there’s more than meets the eye.
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NetTalk lets you port over your existing landline phone number
By Ted Kritsonis
If there’s one service that isn’t worth paying the full cost from traditional providers, it’s a landline phone number. NetTalk announced recently that users could now port their existing landlines over to a NetTalk Duo device for a flat fee and use the device as their home or business line.
Does Our Data Need a Canadian Passport?
Data sent from one Canadian location to another Canadian location nevertheless crosses international borders; as such, it may be necessary or advisable to get our data a passport, and maybe even some inoculating shots before heading out.
By Lee Rickwood
Is health this year’s new tech trend?
Photos and text by Ted Kritsonis
The public’s increasing focus and awareness over health goes back at least the last five years, but the consumer tech industry was slow to adapt to changing attitudes. Until now, at least. The number of companies, gadgets and apps designed to help people in almost every facet of their physical and mental well-being is continually growing, and this year will likely cast a big spotlight on all of them as a whole.
Canadian Developer Launches Interactive Online Travel Marketplace
Time for a get-away? A Canadian company is using social and cloud technology to connect travelers and great vacation properties in a new online travel community.
by Lee Rickwood
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.
Tomorrow’s High Tech Toys Today – Tonight, In Fact on Discovery Channel!
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
Top Canadian Websites Disclose Personal Data
Canadian websites are disclosing information to third parties, apparently without the knowledge or consent of the site visitor – and possibly in violation of federal privacy law.
by Lee Rickwood