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Last Minute Wow Gifts for the Holiday Season

December 21, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Items from places like AcousticSheep, Truly Ergonomic, Cyber Acoustics & Moen make for great gift ideas

If you’re still scrambling trying to find just that right particular gift for this holiday season, here’s a few practical, innovative and extremely useful few gift ideas with a little wow-factor.

SleepPhones

If your loved one likes to listen to his or her favourite tunes or podcasts while drifting off to sleep and standard earbuds are just not practical, SleepPhones by AcousticSheep may be the solution.

This bed-friendly gadget from a cleverly named company are literally headphones in a headband. Nestled between the layers of comfortably fitting fabric is an easily accessible and removable tiny rechargeable wireless Bluetooth module connected to a pair of flat speakers.

Trouble hearing voices on TV? Try ZVOX AccuVoice

September 28, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could actually decipher and properly hear the dialogue in on TV and in movies? Yes, it’s baffling. As technology advances and the advent of immersive technologies like surround sound and Dolby Atmos, to enjoy as show, we still might have to crank up the volume, which may help marginally or turn on close captioning. Sometimes we may even have to “rewind” and go back to make out what’s actually being said. Of course, adding long term exposure to noisy environments, a little too much loud music and perhaps a little aging doesn’t help the cause either.

Smart photo frame makes for a smart gift choice

June 17, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Think of the plethora of pictures you snapped on your smartphone; chances are you haven’t printed one in eons but more likely shared them to the dark depths of Instagram and Facebook. But try to have that one particular memory at your fingertips to share at home or with family and friends without hovering around your phone or having to sign up for social media.

It’s not such an easy task without a smart digital photo frame.

Today’s frames are smart and no longer simply grainy passive display mechanisms sitting off in a corner on some desk rotating through a bunch of grainy pictures. Many models from innovative companies like Nixplay and Photospring produce crisp images.

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Filed Under: GadgetGreg, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle, New Product, Review, Signs of the Times, Troy Media · Tagged With: father's Day, Gadgets, Graduation, photos

Inventor reimagines Beer accessory to create better mask

May 31, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

James McCrimmon is the inventor of a beer accessory to help keep your beer cool. His Alberta-based business relies on major events like CFL football games and the rodeo for sales.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit McCrimmon found his proverbial keg empty. But instead of crying into his frosty mug he decided to reimagine his product into one that could save lives.

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Filed Under: accessories, Entrepreneurship, GadgetGreg, Health, Lifestyle, New Product, Oh Canada!, Troy Media · Tagged With: Alberta, Covid-19, health, lifestyle

Google’s Pixel Buds 2 offers an enjoyable smart listening experience

April 14, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

More and more people have already “cut the cord” when it comes to home entertainment, so why not make life more convenient and easier on your ears with your smartphones and tablets, as well? If you’re the active type or constantly on the go and happen to be a modern Android user, then Google may have the answer you’re looking for. No, not the search engine, but the rather the Google Pixel Buds 2.

Last-minute gift ideas ideal for this unusual holiday season

December 22, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Fitness trackers, webcams, tiny batteries, protective cases for your smartphone and cheaper ways to keep your house clean

This year, celebrations, gift-giving and the whole shopping experience may be a whole lot different. Many of us will be separated from our loved ones this holiday season.

So here are a few gadget gift ideas you can easily order online and have sent directly to them:

It may not be COVID but the air in your home could make you sick

December 17, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A professional can test for radon levels and other air pollutants in your home, or you can do it yourself with a detection system

You may think you’re doing your duty to help flatten the COVID-19 infection curve but staying home may expose your family to different types of health risks.

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Filed Under: GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Troy Media · Tagged With: health, lifestyle gift ideas, Radon

Father’s Day peace-of-mind tech gifts for Dad

June 18, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

gift google nest hub — **Google Nest Hub connects to 1,000-plus smart devices**

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:

Mastering your virtual meeting presence

June 7, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Top 3 pro tips for upping your game

**Wearing a headset can reduce background noise and feedbac**k

The right stage presence can make or break any performance regardless of whatever words may be coming out of your mouth. But as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world into lockdown moving our world on-line, many new “off-stage” rules apply, particularly in the widely accepted world of Zoom or maybe Microsoft Teams and the latest Google Meet.

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Filed Under: GadgetGreg, Signs of the Times, Speaking, Toastmasters, Troy Media · Tagged With: Online, public speaking, webinar, zoom

Dress up and Protect Your New iPhone

December 22, 2019 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

At this time of year holiday gifts and retailer incentives and discounts are driving the purchase of new smartphones, including the latest iPhone 11. While some people simply grab whatever’s handy when they buy their phone, others prefer to truly accessorize; to dress up, protect or enhance their new pride and joy. So here are a few ideas from Case-Mate, Smartish, Catalyst and Apple to help you in your quest.

Last Minute Wow Gifts for the Holiday Season

Trouble hearing voices on TV? Try ZVOX AccuVoice

Smart photo frame makes for a smart gift choice

Inventor reimagines Beer accessory to create better mask

Google’s Pixel Buds 2 offers an enjoyable smart listening experience

Last-minute gift ideas ideal for this unusual holiday season

It may not be COVID but the air in your home could make you sick

Father’s Day peace-of-mind tech gifts for Dad

Mastering your virtual meeting presence

Dress up and Protect Your New iPhone

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