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R.I.P. Windows Server 2003 support

July 14, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Back in May, we reported here at CanoeTech Blog, the end was nigh for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 support and shared what action you might considering taking to minimize the pain of migration to a new successor. It’s amazing how time flies, because folks, that day is today. Starting tomorrow, anyone still running Windows Server 2003 will no longer have the pleasure of getting any further updates, security patches or technical support from Microsoft leaving them vulnerable to possible breaches and future compatibility issues. Read full post at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Announcements, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, security update, Signs of the Times, Taking care of business ·

Doctor Who time travels into Lego Dimensions

July 10, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While I don’t profess to be a gameaholic like some of my colleagues, the combination of Doctor Who, Lego and video games really piqued my curiosity. While Doctor Who has never before materialized into a Lego video game, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment recently unveiled at the San Diego Comic-Con some of the details about Doctor Who in Lego Dimensions.

This latest creation merges the world of bricks and mortar with interactive console gameplay. To be more accurate, it’s Lego brick building. What’s really cool is that it will feature the 12th Doctor, Clara Oswald and Missy, voiced by actors Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Michelle Gomez. Read full post at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product · Tagged With: Doctor Who, Gaming, LEGO

Braven powerbank that’s smart, rugged and Bluetooth enabled

July 8, 2015 by Greg Gazin · 1 Comment

As the weather heats up this summer and people pack up the car and head out to connect with nature, they still want to stay connected and that means keeping their gadgets charged. One cool gadget that can help do that and more is the rugged Braven BRV-BANK. It’s more than just a battery and like a good bank, it offers an array of “services” you would expect from a bank and a few more. Surprisingly, it’s Bluetooth 4.0 enabled and can be remotely controlled.

As for power, it features a rechargeable lithium-ion 6000mAh battery that can recharge two 5V USB enabled gadgets at a time. Port 1 is configured to output 5V/1A for recharging typical gadgets like smartphone accessories and Port 2 outputs 5V/2.4A suitable to recharge power-hungry devices like the iPad. Once drained, it can be fully juiced up in 4-5 hours via its micro-USB charging port. READ MORE at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, Product review, travel · Tagged With: accessories, battery charger, power, product review, smart, travel

Albert Clock makes you think to know the time

July 4, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A clock is something that’s used to tell you the time and perhaps wake you up in the morning, but MNTNT, a little humble Paris design studio had the idea that it could be more than that. In addition to simply providing information, it could also be a “digital object” that keeps your mind active and at the same time improve the mathematical skills of kids and grownups alike. And thus, Albert or more specifically, the Albert Clock was conceived.

Named after Albert Einstein, the idea behind the innovation is that instead of just giving you the hour and minute of the day, you’d be faced with a math problem to solve and the results would be in hours and minutes respectively. So to know that it’s 8:30, you’ll have to do a little calculation; 18-10 = 8 and 26+4 = 30. Made you think, didn’t it? To keep it more fun, interesting and challenging, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be set to four different levels of difficulty. READ Full Post at CanoeTech Blog

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: education, Kickstarter, New product

IK offers free 96kHz firmware upgrade for iRig PRO and iRig HD

July 1, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While today is Canada Day, owners of the iRig Pro and iRig HD mobile audio interfaces have another reason to celebrate. These funky little devices that enable high-resolution audio sampling can now be enhanced via a firmware update to sample at higher 24-bit 96kHz, for free.

IK Multimedia, creators of the iRig HD and iRig Pro, announced today the no-charge update for registered owners of these devices, allowing them to double their original 24-bit 48kHz sampling rate. According to the company, the update will effectively now allow musicians to, “play and record with recording studio quality sound and capture even more of the subtle nuance and detail of analog instruments and other input sources.” Read Full Article at: Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, sound · Tagged With: digital audio, sampling, upgrade

Did I just miss a call from myself?

June 27, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

CallerIdSpoofing If I told you that I just missed the call from myself, you’d likely think either I had started Canada Day celebrations just a little bit early or I was totally losing it. But it’s true. My phone rang and my caller ID had my own number on it. However, it wasn’t me or my voicemail calling, it’s just another way that telemarketers and phone scam artists are trying to get you to pick up your phone.

I have to admit, it took me by surprise. I’ve become wise to the “unknown name unknown number”, “private caller” and the mysterious 1-800 or 1-888 numbers and even repeated calls that originated from my local area code. But when I got a call from my own number it caught me little off guard.

Wouldn’t you be curious enough to pick up the phone call coming from your own number? READ MORE at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Android, Apps Alive, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg · Tagged With: fraud, scams, spoofing

Epson WorkForce All-In-One inkjet rivals multifunction laser

June 24, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Attention all Dads. Did you end up with a gift card for Father’s Day and wondering what kind of gadget you might get yourself? If you’re the kind of guy who likes to buy things that are both useful and practical for both home or office and that can also be shared with the family, then check out the Epson WorkForce WF-3640, an affordable colour inkjet all-in-one that fits those criteria and rivals multifunction lasers.

All-in-one really means 4-in-1. It prints, copies, scans and yes, it even faxes for the few times you will actually need to. It’s pretty quick too, rated at 19ppm in black and 10ppm in colour and a little more than half that speed when printing double-sided. It uses the latest DURABrite Ultra pigment ink so it shouldn’t fade or smudge. Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Review · Tagged With: Father's, gift idea, printing

iRig Mic Studio large diaphragm pro mic now shipping

June 23, 2015 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia, has announced that iRig Mic Studio is now available and shipping. It’s an ultra-portable large-diaphragm digital condenser microphone — with a 1” diameter capsule — that’s perfect for musicians, vocalists, home producers, podcasters, broadcasters, voice-over artists and anyone else who needs to capture professional quality sound. Designed for plug-and-play seamless operation with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC and Android, now anyone can record with studio-quality results anytime and anywhere.

Its release coincides with the arrival of the new Mic Room microphone-modeling app for iPhone and iPad recently reviewed.
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Filed Under: Announcements, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: annoucement, Audio, New product

Mic Room by IK Multimedia turns one mic into twenty

June 18, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use a myriad of studio microphones to get the right sound without even having to unplug the one you’re currently using? Well with Mic Room by IK Multimedia you now can. Mic Room is a simple and clever microphone-modeling app for your iOS device that transforms your microphone. It can turn your iRig Mic HD, iRig Mic Field or even your iPhone’s built-in mic or even Apple earbuds into a Shure SM58, an AKG C12 condenser or even a classic foam capsule old-time late night radio mic and more.

It’s a great concept. If we think of classic tracks or the music we want to create, being able to have just the right condenser, dynamic or ribbon mic can make things sound exactly the way they should. We have virtual amps, why not mics, too? Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Apple, Apps Alive, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, sound · Tagged With: app, music, New product, product review

Gadgets and Gifts for your Golfing Dad

June 18, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

With Father’s Day right around the corner, I don’t know of any Dad who wouldn’t be happy with a little gift that can help improve his golf game. And one gadget that can help him with that task is the Blast Golf Precision Motion Sensor. It’s a small easy to use waterproof sensor and golf club attachment that sits discretely atop almost any putter or driver grip. It is so smart, it knows when Dad is moving and dynamically powers itself up and by using Blast’s proprietary motion detection algorithms, accurately collects real-time 3D action metrics.

The sensor works with Blast Golf Replay, the free companion app that connects via Smart Bluetooth that captures and analyzes Father’s putts and swings. And with Blast’s patented Smart Video Capture feature, it allows Dad to record his play and automatically clips the video when it identifies “high-energy” events to create a highlight series. It then overlays the data collected – like swings speed, lie, loft, rotation and more, onto the video, so Dad can replay and see what went well and how he can fine- tune his game. The app also allows Dad to set goals, track his progress and even share highlights on his favourite social networks with one easy touch. READ FULL REVIEW at Tech News on G4.

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