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This Canada Day, buy (RED) in the fight against AIDS

June 30, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

This Canada Day, buy (RED) in the fight against AIDS

EDMONTON, AB, Jun 30, 2013/ Troy Media/ – This Canada Day, expect to see people, places and things, the entire country really, covered in red. Why?

Because while the colour is most associated with Canada, given our flag and the Maple Leaf, it’s also the organizational colour of a charity and a trademark called (RED)™, whose name was inspired by the fact the colour is also recognized as a colour for emergency.

The (RED)™ project is the brainchild of U2 lead singer Bono and Bobby Shriver, American activist, politician, attorney and member of the Kennedy family. According to the organization, it was conceived in the spring of 2006 as a way of engaging the consumer and the private sector, predominately the world’s “most iconic” brands and identifiable organizations, in the fight against AIDS.

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Opena Case is part case, part bottle opener

June 27, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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Canada may be tops when it comes to beer, but when it comes to high-tech gadgets that open the bottle; we can’t discount the good folks from the land down under. As a follow-up to their flagship model,Opena Case for iPhone 5 by Annex Products is a 2-in-1 iPhone case and bottle opener.

Now maybe it’s not something most of us would use very day, or maybe you would. When your beer doesn’t come with a screw top or in a can, it’s nice to know that you won’t be begging to borrow a bottle opener or taking a chip out of the counter or table.

In a nutshell, Opena is a strong sturdy iPhone shell-type case, made of tough polycarbonate that has a built-in slide out stainless steel bottle opener.

READ FULL REVIEW at G4TV.ca

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The world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled digital window shade

June 26, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

SONTE Film controls the amount of light that passes through your window

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EDMONTON, AB, Jun 26, 2013/ Troy Media/ – My house faces south, so mid-afternoon, especially in the summer, I like to shut my blinds to keep the living room cool. I also like my privacy.

But what happens if you left blinds open while you were out, only to find out that you might get home later than usual? You can control your lights and appliances in the house remotely from your smartphone, so why not the light shining through your windows?

Well, with SONTE Film, you can. And it has nothing to do with having motorized window coverings. Sonte is the world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled digital shade that controls the amount of light that passes through your window.

Read full Article at TROY MEDIA

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Voltmaker charges simply with the flick of your wrist

June 26, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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Let’s face it; we never seem to have enough juice left in our batteries when we really need it. And this becomes even more critical in emergency situations when you consider last year’s Hurricane Sandy, the tornados in Oklahoma and the recent flooding in Calgary and Southern Alberta, where one never knows if or when electricity would be available to recharge our batteries.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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Free Apple Camp lets kids become filmmakers

June 23, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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If you think your child aspires to become the next Spielberg or simply wants to have a little fun during the summer break, then encourage them to check out this year’s Apple Camp, taking place from mid-July to early August at Apple Retail stores across the country.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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Workaholics Blake and South Park Mysterion now MIMOBOTS

June 18, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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If you love Comedy Central and can’t get enough of “Blake” the goofy telemarketer from Workaholics or “Mysterion” the masked superhero from South Park, for a limited time, you’ll be able to get them as your very own asMIMOBOT USB Flash Drives.

Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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CanoeTech: More gadgets Dad will surely love

June 14, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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Still undecided on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Here are a few last minute items for you to ponder on that cover a broad spectrum, since we all know our Dad’s are unique. If not for Dad, these can also make great gifts for anyone at anytime or maybe even something you’ve always wanted for yourself.

Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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Father’s Day Gadgets ideal for any Dad

June 13, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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There are all kinds of Dads and Dads like all kinds of things, but these days it’s tough to find one who doesn’t like gadgets. So here are a few ideas to consider when selecting just the right gift for your perfect Dad, ranging from simple and nifty to right off-the charts. Read full article at G4TV Canada.

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ECBC Rolls Out New K7 Scratch, Puncture and Tear Proof Bags

June 13, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

 

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ECBC, an established designer and manufacturer of high quality, functional backpacks and messenger bags, announces the K7 Color Collection.

Constructed of ultra-high quality “Outdoor Industry Tested” 1000d Kodra material, these water-resistant coated K7 backpack and messenger bags are extremely abrasion-resistant, and come in multiple sizes . Each includes a high density foam compartment for laptop protection, a zip-away water bottle pocket and water resistant zippers. The K7 Color Collection offers stylish commuters, travelers and adventurers a resilient solution for an active lifestyle, pairing classic design with uncompromising durability.
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iOS 7, Mavericks & Apple WWDC 2013 announcement wrap-up

June 12, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

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The Apple 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco kicked off with its traditional keynote lead by CEO Tim Cook. As expected, there were a number of announcements with respect to new hardware, updates to the Mac OS and iOS, which were not only designed to enhance the user experience but also a next step in bringing their desktop and mobile operating systems that much closer. Notably absent was any mention of refreshes to the iPhone, iPad or iPad mini, or the illusive iWatch, the last of which I was totally not surprised.

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