Last-minute gadget gift ideas to keep your family safe and sound

Christmas gift ideas from iStorage, ZVOX, AirThings and Kensington

We all want to ensure our families’ safety and well-being during the holiday season. For added comfort and peace of mind, consider these last-minute holiday gift ideas.

datAshur PRO+C iStorage – Can’t get in without a PIN

An invaluable gift option this year is the iStorage datAshur PRO+C Storage, which addresses physical safety and safeguards your family’s personal information, especially the data stored on a USB Flash drive, from potential hackers and prying eyes.

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Control all your home automation devices easily with Homey Pro

Control, customize, and simplify your smart home experience with Homey Pro

Home automation gadgets promise convenience and ease, whether you’re enjoying the comforts of home or on the go. However, with the plethora of devices, brands, apps, and communication protocols out there, making them work seamlessly together might seem like a distant dream.

Enter Homey Pro, a remarkable creation by Netherlands-based Athom B.V.: Homey Pro serves as an advanced and secure universal smart hub within the Homey home automation ecosystem. Homey Pro effortlessly brings all your gadgets and electronics under one roof, eliminating the need for multiple apps and compatibility concerns.

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Memory Station by Vivid-Pix makes preserving memories easy

Memory Station by Vivid-pix a game-changing solution for digitizing and enhancing cherished memories

In an era where memories are often relegated to dusty attics or shoeboxes filled with fading photographs, the rise of the Memory Station by Vivid-Pix offers a refreshing solution. It’s a game-changer for those looking to digitize cherished moments, artwork, documents, and more.

Let’s explore how this innovation is breathing new life into our treasured memories.

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Yoga Takes Leadership of Your Mind, Body & Soul

In the past, I would have never considered yoga. The way it was typically portrayed gave me the impression of slim women contorting themselves into difficult poses. However, my perspective has completely changed. I now believe that yoga is truly inclusive and beneficial for everyone. In fact, I’ve incorporated a weekly yoga practice into his life, and it has had a profound impact on my overall well-being. [PODCAST BELOW]

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TP-Link Tapo C420S2 Wire-free Security camera system for worry-free living

Security cameras are a must-have in this day and age. While some people install cameras in every corner of their homes and offices, sadly, others don’t bother due to overly complicated setups and placement challenges. TP-Link changes all that with a new wire-free smart security camera lineup under the Tapo brand family. These cameras are water and dust resistant, easy to set up, and can be placed virtually anywhere, whether it’s indoors or outdoors.

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Aug 22, 1964 –59 Years ago The Day the Beatles shook Vancouver

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August 22, 1964. Photo by Owen Coppin. From the private collection of Red Robinson

The Fab Four’s first appearance in Canada 59 years ago was cut short because of a near riot

While February 7, 1964 was the day The Beatles crossed the big pond to conquer America, it was on August 22, 1964, the day before the legendary Hollywood Bowl Concert, that The Beatles made their first appearance north of the 49th Parallel. That concert was held outdoors at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, B.C.

The late legendary broadcaster and Disc Jockey Red Robinson, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, had previously introduced the likes of Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and Buddy Holly to the general public. But it was on that night in Vancouver that Red emceed the show that would go down as an unforgettable date in Beatle’s history.

I had the incredible opportunity to interview Red in 2004 when he graciously agreed to emcee a show at the PNE featuring Rubber Soul – The Canadian Tribute a band I was managing at the time.

Robinson, then 27, was at the time the Program Director and DJ at CFUN Radio in Vancouver. “It was a great day,” says Robinson. The concert was held on a football field on the site of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), built in 1954 for The British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It was during those games that Roger Bannister and John Landy broke the four-minute mile. [Read more…]

Creative’s Outlier Free Pro headphones a delightful out-of-ear experience

The bone-conduction magic of the Creative Outlier Free Pro is a revolution in sound

Earphones, earbuds or headphones, there’s no shortage of wired or wireless personal devices for enjoying your favourite music or podcasts on the go. These devices are typically designed to be worn in or over the ear.

Enter the Creative Outlier Free Pro, a newcomer on the scene that employs Bone Conduction Technology and is comfortably worn around the head, nestling just outside the ear.

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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One – Unmistakably Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One – Paramount Pictures and Skydance.


After enduring significant delays due to Covid, the long-awaited seventh installment of the Mission Impossible franchise, titled “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” has finally arrived. And if you thought that 2018’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” was the best yet, hold onto your seats because this latest film vows to deliver an even more thrilling experience..

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Dyson Supersonic – the ultimate hair drying experience

Whether you’ve just handed over a fortune to your hairdresser or striving to always look well-groomed, you’ve likely wondered how all that much pampering particularly the drying part is playing havoc on your oh-so-precious head of hair. If that’s the case, you might want to gift yourself – or others for the upcoming holiday season the ultimate grooming gadget – the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.

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Cartridge-free wireless printers that won’t break the bank

Epson Eco-Tank printers are perfect for families, home or office

If you’ve been putting off getting a new printer because of the ongoing dreaded cost of ink cartridges, then one of Epson’s two latest EcoTank Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printers may be the right gift for this holiday season.

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