Reading Surge in Canada in 2020
By Yasmin Ranade
It’s been a busy year for reading, according to Rakuten Kobo. Canadian Kobo readers spent the equivalent of 6,932 years reading in 2020, 570 more years than 2019.
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Tech Categories That Are Growing Like Wildfire Due To The Pandemic
By Christine Persaud
Wearable devices, portable Bluetooth speakers, and truly wireless headphones are a few of the popular big categories from the past few years. But in 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are specific categories of products that are picking up steam that might not necessarily have been on the radar before, or at least not been quite as popular as they are now.
Tech Gifts For Someone Who Just Picked Up A New Hobby
By Christine Persaud
As we continue to deal with COVID-19, a lot of people have extra time on their hands since they aren’t going out and about after work or on the weekends. And while some are filling it by binge watching TV shows, reorganizing the house, or spending more time with the kids, others have picked up new hobbies.
Reviewing the Kobo Nia
By Ted Kritsonis
If you have simple needs when it comes to an eReader, the Kobo Nia is built to offer little else but actually reading.
Great Tech Gift Ideas For Father’s Day That Dad Can Use at Home
By Christine Persaud
This Father’s Day, even if dad is still considered essential and working outside of the house, he will be spending a lot more time than usual at home. With social distancing rules still in place throughout Canada, and likely to continue to Father’s Day, dad will be looking for ways to keep himself entertained at home. So what can you get him? Here are some ideas.
Great Tech For Mom To Use At Home On Mother’s Day
By Christine Persaud
Looking for the right gift for mom this Mother’s Day? You’ll probably have to order it online since most stores remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. And our current state of social distancing also means that this year, you’ll want to consider something mom can use while spending time at home.
Online Reading on The Rise: The Big Library Read Program
By Yasmin Ranade
Big Library Read is an international reading program that simultaneously connects millions of readers around the world with an ebook through public libraries and schools, t’s a worldwide digital version of a local book club and the program is free to readers through participating local public libraries and schools.
Gifts for Entertainment This Holiday Season
By Christine Persaud
There are plenty of hot, new tech devices that would make perfect entertainment-centric gifts for just about anyone on your list. Here are a few ideas to help you get your shopping going.