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The perfect pouch for the TruRunner

July 5, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

As the mercury climbs, we do away with the hoodies and tracksuits and opt for T-shirts and shorts we find ourselves with fewer pockets and places to keep our keys, smartphones and the like as we head out and about for a walk or a run. One solution to avoid a knapsack or a bulky fanny pack is the TruRunner by Bracketron, a sturdy diminutive lightweight waist pack to store the necessities you need to carry.

TruRunner has a fully adjustable elasticized belt that hugs nicely to your body. Its pleated in-line pocket, may not look like much, but actually expands quite nicely allowing you to store things like your iPhone, keys and perhaps another small personal item or even a granola bar. It’s lining is weather resistant to keep your electronics dry and a weatherproof sealing zipper can help avoid leaks.

I wholeheartedly resist calling TruRunner a fanny pack, for the simple reason that that term conjures up images of the 1990s humongous multi-zippered leather pouch that looked more like a life preserver than a portable storage pack.

Read more… At CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, travel · Tagged With: accessories, fitness, sports

Survival Sidekick might just save your life

July 2, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Today, in a suburb just outside Minneapolis, Bob Renning, a Good Samaritan, somehow found the strength to pry open the door of Michael Johannes’ burning Chevrolet TrailBlazer and saved him from certain death. Now after seeing the footage at Canoe cNews, it made me rethink the usefulness of features on today’s emergency gadgets that we think we’ll never use, but in actual fact could one day save our life.

One such feature is the glass breaker found on the new Champ Survival Sidekick 8-in-1 (Emergency Preparedness) Multitool by Voxx Accessories. Johannes had mentioned that he was unable to get out of his vehicle as the electrical system was disabled and he couldn’t unlock the door. And without his good fortune that someone like Renning just happened to be around, he may not be alive right now to tell about it.

The Survival Sidekick 8-in-1 actually looks like a very large flashlight, and a flashlight it is. It features three LEDs that can keep shining brightly for up to five consecutive hours. Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: emergency, safety, travel

iPod touch prices down as Apple refreshes 16GB model

June 27, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While all the Apple talk seems to be focused on the rumoured big screened iPhone 6, there was good news out today for many iPod touch fans as Apple introduced slight changes to the iPod touch lineup. This is a good thing, as the iPod touch in essence gives you a number of features of the iPhone, like the ability to use apps, but without the phone.

World’s smallest 12W charger – Scosche superCUBE

June 24, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While some people like to carry around extra batteries or the factory chargers that came with their devices, others just want something small, compact and universal. And Scosche has just the gadget for that. No, in fact, they have two – the superCUBE and superCUBE flip – and they’re 40% smaller than others out there.

Scosche superCUBE is a 12-watt wall adapter for USB powered devices that the company claims is the smallest in its class. It features a single standard USB port, which has a 5V output at 2.4A. So not only will it fast charge most USB powered devices like the iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy and most cameras, it also has enough power to charge larger, more power-hungry tablets like the iPad Air. Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: accessories, chargers

Review: iRig Voice & EZ Voice unleash your inner singer

June 19, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia, known for specializing in gear for musicians and artists released iRig Voice today. This affordable microphone designed for basic voice recording and ideal to pair with popular music apps, karaoke apps and in particular IK’s new EZ Voice – which allows you to sing along to your favourite tune and hear your own voice.

Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Apple, Apps Alive, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review, Review · Tagged With: Apps, Karaoke, music, Singing

Apple rolls out new budget 21.5-inch iMac

June 18, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

21.5-inch iMac (left) 27-inch iMac (right)

Much to everyone’s surprise, there were no new hardware announcements at WWDC 2014 earlier this month, despite the rumour mill being flooded with them. Now today, two weeks later, although this one was probably already in the works, Apple unveils a new entry-level budget 21.5 inch iMac.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product · Tagged With: Apple, iMac, New product

Connect with Dad with remastered Skype 5.0 for iPhone

June 13, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Skype iphone-redesign If you are unable to visit Dad for Father’s Day and plan on calling him over Skype, iOS users will be happy to know that Skype 5.0 has been totally remastered for iPhone.

Instead of simply upgrading the existing version, Skype 5.0 for iPhone has been rewritten from the ground up giving you a much smoother, faster and more integrated experience. It’s been optimized to take advantage of the power of the latest Apple iOS along with its fluid interface with some resemblance to Facetime, while interestingly at the same time still sharing a consistent look and feel with the Windows phone and Android versions of Skype. Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, In the news · Tagged With: iOS, Skype, updates

Last Minute Gadget Gift Ideas Just for Dad

June 13, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re like many who wait for the last minute to find that special gift for that special Dad, or Grand Dad, here are a few ideas especially if he’s a geek – but he doesn’t have to be.

For Dads who love Heavy Duty Wi-Fi

If he’s a real geek and serious Wi-Fi is really important at home, then Dad may enjoy the Linksys WRT 1900AC Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router. This new router looks like a throwback to the earlier part of the 21st century, but its technology is significantly advanced.

READ FULL ARTICLE including gifts from Linksys, Fuji & Dyson at G4 TV CANADA

Filed Under: accessories, G4 TechTV Canada, GadgetGreg · Tagged With: father's Day, Gadgets, gift ideas

Emcee Tips for Charity Fundraisers – Toastcaster 45 Podcast

June 8, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

As a Toastmaster you might be asked to host or emcee an event. Have you ever been asked to emcee a charity fundraiser? My first time is coming up, so to prepare, I checked in good friend and Distinguished Toastmaster Jim Ewing, Pro-Vision Solutions, Edmonton who has experience on this area. Have a listen to our chat.

Toastcaster 45: Greg Gazin & Jim Ewing

Filed Under: GadgetGreg, podcast, Speaking, Toastmasters · Tagged With: podcast, Toastmasters

Greg’s first Google Hangout as guest on Dotto Tech

June 7, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Had a great opportunity to be a guest on Steve Dotto’s recently introduced Hangouts. What’s also cool i that this was actually the first Google Hangout I’ve participated in. I guess resistance was futile. Seriously, this was simply just the first time.

Also joining the Hangout are Bosco Anthony, Gillian Shaw and Fraser Morrison.

We’re talking about Facebook being sued and Apple WWDC 14 amongst other things. Watch and and enjoy.