MOBI – Smart Health Gifts Dad May Actually Use

June 16, 2026 by · Leave a Comment

From medication reminders to health tracking, these connected devices help Dad monitor everyday wellness without adding complexity

Anything we can do to help our family, friends and loved ones maintain their health is always a good thing, so why not honour Dad this Father’s Day with a gift that helps him monitor and track his progress?

One such option is the MOBI Smart Home Clinic Father’s Day Bundle. It comprises a Smart Blood Pressure Monitor, Smart Pulse Oximeter, Smart Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Scale and Smart Pill Dispenser, all smart devices in the MOBI Connect product family that work together through a single app or can be used independently.

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The Neighbour Who Helped Build the Paralympic Movement – Dr. Robert D. Steadward

May 26, 2026 by · 2 Comments

May 26, 2026. by Greg Gazin

Sometimes the most remarkable stories are living right next door

Over time, communities are built one conversation, one friendship and one shared story at a time.

Sometimes those stories are extraordinary.

As South Edmonton’s Malmo Plains neighbourhood was taking shape, one of those neighbours was Dr. Robert D. Steadward, CC,OC, AOE, PhD, LLD , known to many simply as “Dr. Bob.”

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What Talking With a Doctor — and Reading Better Health with AI — Changed About How I Think About Health Tech

February 22, 2026 by · Leave a Comment

I’ve been writing about technology for a long time. Gadgets come and go. Apps promise to simplify life, then quietly disappear. Over time, you develop a certain skepticism — not because technology can’t help, but because it often overpromises and underdelivers.

Health technology feels different.

When artificial intelligence enters the conversation around healthcare, reactions tend to polarize quickly. Some people lean in with excitement, convinced it will fix what’s broken. Others recoil, worried about privacy, bad advice, or machines replacing human judgment. Before speaking with Dr. Earl Campazzi — and before reading his book, Better Health with AI: Your Roadmap to Results — I probably sat somewhere between cautious and curious. I knew AI was already doing some things well, but I wasn’t convinced much of it translated into every day, practical use for most people.

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The Running Man – Deadly Reality Game Show (Movie) Reborn for a New Era

November 20, 2025 by · Leave a Comment

When most people think of The Running Man, they picture Arnold Schwarzenegger firing off one-liners in spandex while villains shout over neon smoke machines. Revisiting both the original 1987 film and the 2025 remake, I expected a retro-futuristic action ride. And yes — both deliver adrenaline-fueled spectacle. But what struck me is how differently each version interprets Stephen King’s 1982 novel, and how the remake makes for great entertainment and packs a far richer emotional punch.

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A silent threat in your home – and the smart device that can help detect it

November 13, 2025 by · 1 Comment

Review: Corentium Home 2 Radon Detector by Airthings

When we think of a tasteless, odourless, invisible killer at home, carbon monoxide (CO) comes to mind – but there’s another often overlooked danger: Radon.

In Canada, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking, and the #1 cause among non-smokers. CO kills around 300 Canadians a year, while radon-induced lung cancer claims over 3,200 lives— roughly eight daily.

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Roofman – The movie— When Second Chances Come with a Price

October 16, 2025 by · Leave a Comment

When I first saw the trailer for Roofman, I expected a lighthearted rom-com — after all, a man living in a Toys “R” Us with a giant teddy bear around his neck sounds like comedy gold. But the film quickly proves it is much more than a quirky premise: it’s based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Reserve officer who committed over 45 McDonald’s robberies by entering through the rooftops.

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Lepro TB1 Smart Table Lamp- Where Tech Meets Décor

August 30, 2025 by · Leave a Comment
Lepro Smart Table Lamp – TB1

Unless you are a student of interior home and office design, I, for one, do not typically get too excited about a lamp. For me, they are functional or, at most, stylish. You turn it on, turn it off, and think, “Oh, it looks nice.” But you would never say the lamp is an experience. That was until I stumbled across the Lepro TB1 Smart Table Lamp—an AI-enabled art-meets-tech ambience creator.

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iLoud Micro Monitor Pro – More Power, More Precision, Same Big Bass Portable Speaker

May 19, 2025 by · Leave a Comment

It’s not often that a company revisits one of its best-selling desktop audio monitors and dares to make a “Pro” version that’s actually worthy of the title. But IK Multimedia has done just that with their new iLoud Micro Monitor Pro—an evolution of its original iLoud Micro Monitor, which we reviewed and totally raved here about in late 2016. Back then, we praised their size-defying punch, crisp sound, and clever design. The Pro version keeps the same compact spirit, albeit slightly larger, but brings some seriously grown-up upgrades, including ARC (Automatic Room Correction) and better performance for those who need precision audio without scaling up their entire workspace.

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MacBook Air M4 – Apple’s Notebook You’ve Been Waiting For

May 13, 2025 by · Leave a Comment

Waiting for the perfect moment to upgrade your aging MacBook? The new MacBook Air M4 offers compelling reasons to make the leap. With an ultra-fast processor, 12MP high-definition camera, AI-powered tools, and a lower price, it’s time to consider an upgrade.

MacBook Air M4 three of the several new enhancements worth highlighting:

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Extend Your Battery Life and Reduce Frustration: Charging Routines That Work

March 28, 2025 by · Leave a Comment

If you’re like most of us, always on the move — staying connected and getting things done — a dying battery can be frustrating. Whether it’s your phone, tablet, laptop, or earbuds, do you find yourself constantly reaching for a charger? Worse, does a full charge seem to last less and less over time?

It’s not just a part of using electronics — two things are happening:

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