Greg Gazin

Flashionable Flash Cube speaker features lighted woofer and tweeter

November 3, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

You’ve heard about lights that flash with the music but how about lights that are actually embedded right into the speaker? That’s what the Ion Flash Cube Bluetooth Speaker is all about.

I caught my first glance of this cool flashing beauty from Ion Audio amongst other cool things recently at London Drug’s LD Tech 2016. As the name says, it’s shaped like a cube and looks like the old flash cube.

First and foremost, it’s a Bluetooth enabled wireless speaker. It can punch out 50 W of power from its 5 1/2 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: GadgetGreg · Tagged With: lighting, music, sound, wireless

FLO touch-free smart thermometer tracks child’s temperature

October 31, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

I remember long ago, as a child, not feeling well; the first thing Mom did was check my forehead for a possible fever and then force that awful glass thermometer which was never that accurate anyway, under my tongue. There has certainly been progress in this area over the years with technological advances. In fact, the new FLO Smart Thermometer by Zeraph can take temperature readings without entering or even touching any part of the body. Read more…Full review at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, Review · Tagged With: Family, health, New product, product review, wireless

iLoud Micro Monitors deliver big studio sound – Review

October 27, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

iloudmm_sl_macbook_hands Desktop speakers are plentiful, but if you’re a musician, producer, podcaster or maybe you’re just particular about sound reproduction it’s a good idea to have a decent set of monitors for accurate audio playback like the new iLoud Micro Monitors by IK Multimedia.

If the name sounds familiar, we reviewed the original iLoud brand speaker back in 2013 here at Canoe Tech Blog. It is a small footprint four-speaker wireless portable personal monitor that featured a 40W amp, guitar input and could run on battery power; this new model isn’t replacing it, it’s just different. It’s AC powered, comes in a pair, can sit right on your desktop and yet still small enough to be portable. Read Full Review at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, sound · Tagged With: music, New product, Review, speakers

Review: Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal canister vacuum never stays down

October 20, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

I have to admit it’s been a while since I reviewed or regularly used a traditional canister vacuum. However, I can remember eons ago, not so fondly mind you, how often the darned thing tipped over and the hose became twisted and tangled. I had no choice but to stop, put it up right and untangle myself. So it piqued my curiosity when I heard that Dyson had developed a new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal vacuum which they said self-rights itself when toppled.

Remember the Weebles?

I have to admit, at first, I had an immediate flashback to the 70s. The TV commercial forever ingrained in my brain and the slogan, “Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down.” Anyone old enough to remember? If not, I’m sure it’s on YouTube.

Apparently, I’m told, the team at Dyson had the same experience when founder James Dyson really put his engineering team to task to come up with a solution for the toppling canister. Read more…Full review at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, Review · Tagged With: Dyson, home appliances, New product, product review

WHOOSH! now makes tech hygiene shareable and portable

October 8, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Back in May here at CanoeTech Blog, we had an opportunity to test-drive and introduce you to Whoosh! Screen Shine. Created by a Toronto-based company, it’s a unique spray solution that wipes out your smartphone’s bacteria leaving behind a simple nanofilm designed to repel dust and fingerprints. The company is expanding the line and introducing the same formula but in a convenient single-use wrapped wipe.

“We are very fortunate to have customers that love our original Screen Shine Spray and asked for a wipe version for convenience to use on the go and to help share the product they love so much with others,” said Jason Greenspan, chief executive officer, WHOOSH. Read more… at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product, Signs of the Times, smartphone · Tagged With: bacteria, Canada, health

TERK Trinity XTEND Antenna lets you watch free HDTV and stream Wi-Fi faster

October 4, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

You might have heard of antennas that allow people to cut their cable cords and catch over-the-air HDTV channels for free. You also may have heard of Wi-Fi range extenders that allow for better Wi-Fi coverage in the home. Now, you can now get both in one gadget with the new Trinity XTEND Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna with Wi-Fi Extender by Terk.

The nice thing about the antenna/extender combo is that it sits on top of your TV or thereabouts. It’s very easy to set-up, no tech or climbing up on your roof is necessary and it can all be done through the free TERK XTEND App available for both iOS and Android from their respective stores. [Read more…]

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product, television · Tagged With: accessories, HDTV, New product

Star Wars: Rogue One another excuse to shop the galaxy

October 1, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

The official release of upcoming feature film Star Wars: Rogue One is still 2 1/2 months away, but if you want to add to your vast collection of new-in-box collectibles, based on the new flick, you can get on board right away. In fact, Amazon.ca is having an early celebration with a preemptive strike of an entirely new line of products based on Lucasfilm’s first stand-alone Star Wars feature.

The movie isn’t even out yet but you can still get more stuff to put on your shelf. There isn’t five or 10 or even 20 new products, there are actually over 80, consisting of toys, games and even books based on the new movie, story and all of its characters. Some of them include Jyn Erso, K-2SO, and the new Imperial Death Trooper (shown above with Rebel Commando Pao). Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: Books, movies, New product, Star Wars, toys

Justin Bieber again McAfee’s most dangerous Canadian celebrity

September 28, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re not familiar with some of today’s antivirus products, you might think by reading the headline, that Justin Bieber got himself into trouble again. However here, this is not the case. The headline refers to online searches for the chart-topping “Beebs” being again the #1 bait on the Canadian chart, to lure unsuspecting fans into the hands of hackers. This is according to the 2016 McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities Study.

The study, now in its 10th year, is named for McAfee, a company that produces products that helps protect your computers and smart phones from nasties like spyware, viruses and malware. It’s published by Intel Security who research a variety of well-known figures which not only includes musicians but also actors, comedians, TV hosts, sports celebrities and more. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

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Michael KORS x FujiFilm INSTAX mini 70 camera revealed

September 24, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Back in 2014 we had our first look at FujiFilm’s INSTAX point and shoot cameras that instantly output their own little credit card sized prints and there have been a few new models since. But FujiFilm has gone beyond funky functionality and made a bold fashion statement – announcing a partnership with Michael Kors and a co-branded limited edition of the INSTAX mini 70 instant film camera.