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goBAT rugged waterproof battery pack to hold charge for years

February 15, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

We’ve seen rugged waterproof cases, laptops and speakers but I can’t recall ever coming across a rugged and waterproof portable backup battery, until now. Scosche is unveiling the goBAT 6000 and the goBAT 12000, a pair of ultra durable and high capacity battery solutions designed to be taken out on the rough road.

The new models feature rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are 6,000mAh and 12,000mAh respectively, enough to recharge a typical iPhone four or eights times. The smaller capacity battery has a single 2.4A USB charging port designed to quickly charge devices including energy hungry tablets like the iPad. The larger capacity battery has double the charge and a pair of charging ports that can quickly charge two devices at the same time. Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

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Red gadgets to sweeten up her Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

There’s more than chocolate to sweeten up your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. How about saying “I LOVE YOU” with funky cool red gadgets and accessories that will (hopefully) last longer than simply a dozen long stemmed red roses.

The Smile Jamaica in-ear headphones with mic by House of Marley (yes, the family of that Marley) is a Valentine inspired gadget with small and simple wood rear housing, recycled machined aluminum chassis, 52″ multicoloured fabric braided cable with plastic restrain and fire red eartips. They have noise-isolating properties and despite their size, give out a good vibrating bass.

Buying a Marley product you are also helping a cause as the Marley Family supports 1Love, their charitable organization dedicated in supporting youth, peace and the planet by using with earth friendly and recycled materials. I think she’d like that. Smile Jamaica headphones retail for $24.99 and are available directly from HouseOfMarley.ca, Future Shop, Visions & Shoppers Drug Mart. Read more… at Canoe Tech Blog

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Cashing in on your loose change

February 10, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

What to do with all that loose change rattling in around your couch

EDMONTON, AB, Feb 10, 2015/ Troy Media/ – With the new year just getting started, it’s probably time to do a little post-holiday cleanup. If you’re like me, you’ll probably find bits of change hanging around the house. Think sofas, chairs and bedside tables. Over time, it can start to add up (pun intended), especially here in Canada where we have $1 and $2 coins, or Loonies and Twoonies as we like to call them.

Many of us of a certain age can remember when we used the roll all the coins up in little pieces of brown paper with holes in them and take them to the bank. But now, with electronic banking, we hardly ever go to the bank: it’s not convenient and really, who wants to stand in line? Read Full Article at Troy Media’a Cutting Corners.

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Philips self-optimizing monitors include embedded Bluetooth speakers

February 8, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Philips has introduced a new pair of monitors, the Moda 2 that feature not only a stunning AH-IPS high definition self-optimizing display, but also built-in pair of wireless surround sound Bluetooth speakers with speakerphone and built-in mic.

The speakers cleverly located in the base of the monitor, output an efficient 7 watts x 2, specially tuned with Philips SRS WOW HD sound technology, for an immersive Virtual 5.1 surround sound experience. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog

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Cutting Corners – new Podcast hosted by Greg Gazin

February 5, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

We’re please to announce Greg’s new podcast- Cutting Corners by Troy Media – a new podcast featuring short episodes that offer tips and ideas to help you save time, money and make life a little easier. You can access the podcasts via the Cutting Corners podcast site, feed or via iTunes. The podcasts will also be accompanied by a article to be featured in the Cutting Corners section of Troy Media.

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Is LG redefining the laundry category?

February 4, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

The invention of the iPhone may have once redefined the phone category, but LG’s latest washer and dryer designs might just have done the same for the laundry category. They’ve just introduced a revolutionary front-loading TWIN Wash system that allows two different loads of laundry to be washed at the same time along with Wi-Fi and NFC integration bringing about a plethora of smart connectivity options including integration with LG’s home chat messaging service.

Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog

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Braven LUX it’s not a purse but a speaker

January 29, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you see a lady with the Braven LUX, you might comment on her stylish clutch purse. While she might be flattered with the compliment, you may be surprised to find that it’s not a purse, but a new limited edition wireless speaker from Braven’s Design Series.

“The LUX breaks the typical Bluetooth speaker design mould by combining luxury with a feminine style,” says Lauren Bos, Brand Manager. “Fashion-conscious music lovers now have a portable speaker that’s as stylish as it is pure in sound.” Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog

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Kelowna a cool place for a mid winter or anytime getaway

January 21, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

KELOWNA, BC, Jan 21, 2015/ Troy Media/ – Sometimes the best trips are the ones you never planned on taking. We had some vacation rental time that was soon to expire and, much to my surprise, I was able to exchange a one-week stay in a tiny Puerto Vallarta studio condo for a two-bedroom unit at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre in Kelowna, British Columbia. Of course, there was a catch; it was for mid to late February and we aren’t really the skiing types.

For those of you not familiar with the city of Kelowna, it’s located in central B.C. on the eastern shore of Lake Okanagan and is the Okanagan Valley’s largest city, with a population of over 120,000. Its summers are hot, averaging around 27C (81F) and winters mild, with temperatures averaging just below freezing.

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Braven Fuse palm-sized wireless mixing console

January 18, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

There are wireless music players, wireless headphones, wireless mice, and wireless speakers but for someone who wants to do a little bit of the DJ thing it might be tough to find an actual wireless mixer, until now. At International CES 2015 (CES) Braven, known for their funky portable wireless speakers announced the Braven Fuse, a portable wireless multi-channel mixing console.

What’s really cool, is not only is it wireless, it’s tiny, measuring only 5 inches long and can literally fit in the palm of your hand. It’s multichanneled, so you pair two devices along with two speakers via Bluetooth. It has two volume slider controls, one for each channel along with a cross fader. Read more… at Canoe Tech Blog.

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WWE Immortals free-to-play mobile game released for iOS & Android

January 15, 2015 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

Immortals

After its pre-Christmas announcement, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and WWE have finally released WWE Immortals for iOS and Android devices, available everywhere from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, the creators of the best-selling Mortal Kombat franchise andInjustice: Gods Among Us, in conjunction with Phosphor Game Studios, it’s a free-to-play title that features Superstar battles in a fantastically re-imagined WWE world.

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