Control your connected home, make your old home alarm smart again and ensure fast, smooth home Internet
The best gifts for Dad are often those the entire family can enjoy and give Dad some peace of mind. And that’s very important during these unprecedented times. Here are three selections for Father’s Day that fit the bill: Control your connected home If Dad feels better when he can keep an eye on things,…
This robust, elegant gadget charges various devices while keeping them organized
As your device arsenal or gadget collection grows, so do your charging needs. But there are elegant solutions, like the BaseLynx Modular Charging System from Scosche. I found the real beauty of BaseLynx is in its minimalist design around four charging modules, three of which can operate independently or be powered individually. Hinged together, they…
You need a last-minute gift? Here are a few ideas you can pick up or order for quick delivery during the holiday week – suitable for all ages. Table fun Jenga by Hasbro requires a little more brainpower than brawn. It’s a classic low-tech game, fun to play with family and friends of all ages. You…
Here are some case, carry and accessory ideas that make your phone just a little bit smarter – and better protected
Holiday shopping and retailer incentives are driving sales of smartphones right now. And plenty of people want to dress up, protect or enhance their new phones. So here are a few ideas from Case-Mate, Smartish, Catalyst and Apple. From camo to colourful If you don’t want boring but still want to keep your case slim…
Deep-muscle treatment, foldable phones, audio repair software and an easy-learn mini digital wind instrument
With Christmas just around the corner, you may need to make some last-minute purchases or gather ideas about what to do with all those gift cards come Boxing Day. So here are a few very practical selections from Theragun, Accusonus, Roland and Samsung. Gift of pain relief If you’re looking for a gift to help…
Review: The iRobot Roomba s9+ vacuum and the Braava jet m6 mop work in tandem so you can relax
Like most people, we're not crazy about household chores. So last year around this time we were ecstatic to discover the robot vacuum we were looking for. And now iRobot has stepped up two notches by delivering a more powerful and smarter dynamic duo: the iRobot Roomba s9+ vacuum and the Braava jet m6 mop.…
The latest offering from Fitbit is big on features, small on size and price
If you’re in the market for a low-cost, full-featured fitness tracker but don’t want the bulk of many models or the complexities of a smartwatch, the Fitbit Inspire HR might be for you. It’s hard to miss the family resemblance of the most recent addition to the Fitbit family. It’s slimmer but modelled after the…
Canadian mystery drama, from Murdoch to Doyle to 19-2, can help you escape the roller-coaster of life
Many people are consumed with current events, including the U.S. impeachment inquiry, the saga involving Canadian Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and the U.K. general election. Yet there are moments when even this enthusiastic political pundit has had enough and needs to briefly escape the roller-coaster of life. So I delve into sports, movies, art, animation…
If you’re looking for the basics, this tablet can be perfect for those who are connected to the Amazon eco-system
[smartslider3 slider=96] If your computing needs are casual and you would best be served by a tablet rather than a laptop or computer, you may want the all-new Amazon Fire HD 10. It has a high-definition 10.1-inch widescreen display with 16:10 aspect ratio, making it ideal for your entertainment needs. It displays a respectable 1,920…
By Troy Media Canadians plan to spend an average of $1,706 this holiday season and Amazon will be their top shopping destination, says a report released on Tuesday. According to Deloitte's 2019 Holiday Retail Outlook, 60 per cent of consumers plan to research holiday purchases on the Amazon website. “There's a strong connection between Canadians'…