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Affordable luxury alternatives to all-inclusives in Cabo San Lucas

August 31, 2013 by Greg Gazin · 1 Comment

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, Aug 31, 2013, Troy Media/ – When I think of travelling to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the first thing that comes to my mind is all-inclusives.

Sure, all-inclusives, in which all your meals, as well as many activities and possibly even your beverages are included in one-price, might be a great idea for a couple or for people who want to eat and stay at the same place for a week or two and don’t mind crowds. They may not, however, be the ideal choice for those groups and larger families who prefer choice, convenience, privacy and even luxury. READ FULL ARTICLE AT TROY MEDIA (updated)

Filed Under: GadgetGreg, travel, Troy Media · Tagged With: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Sun Cabo, travel

Waterproof SurfSound-TALK Bluetooth Speaker and Handset

August 29, 2013 by admin1 · Leave a Comment

Pyle Audio^®, manufacturers known for their outdoor recreational sports gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, introduces the SurfSound-TALK Bluetooth waterproof speaker and handset.

It’s a funky lightweight, user-friendly Bluetooth speaker/handset, the SurfSound-TALK offers high end cellphone performance in a portable, waterproof audio device.

SurfSound-TALK users can connect and stream music, as well as take private phone calls with its waterproof handset.

Pyle’s SurfSound-TALK Features Include:

· Hands-free calling with built-in microphone or a handset for private conversations

· up to 8 hours on one full charge

· Small and durable design make it easy to take almost anywhere

· Included metal carabiner design lets you clip it onto your belt, jeans or backpack

· Available in 3 colours – blue, white or black

It should be available later today for $64.99 U.S. at www.PyleAudio.com.

Filed Under: accessories, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, New Product · Tagged With: Audio, bluetooth, phone

Focus on the message, not the medium, when public speaking

August 27, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Got butterflies? Then focus on the information you want to convey rather than on yourself

EDMONTON, AB, Aug 27, 2013/ Troy Media/ – Speaking to employees, vendors, customers or even the general public is not easy. In fact, public speaking can cause havoc to our systems.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said. “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two . . . this means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”

Scary, isn’t it? When speaking publicly, we lack confidence; we feel our stomachs churning, chests thumping and hearts fluttering like it’s the end of the world.

Although there are many remedies for curing the butterfly jitters, one stands out above the rest: “Focus on the message and not the medium”.

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Filed Under: Business, GadgetGreg, Self-Help, Speaking, speaking, Toastmasters, Troy Media · Tagged With: confidence, public speaking

3D printed bow-tie protects you from space invaders

August 25, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

With your positively overwhelming response to our 3D car printing post, we thought you might like another 3D story. While this one might not be as grandiose as printing a car, it’s creatively entertaining nonetheless. This time it’s a bowtie. Not any bowtie, but a 3D printed one that’s designed to alert a person you might be talking to with a series of flashing LEDs that they have come just too close for comfort for a little too long.

First iMac originally shipped 15 years ago today

August 15, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Turn the clock back 15 years, August 15^th, 1998 and the world’s 1^st true Internet appliance, the iMac, was being delivered to its first customer. Announced three months earlier on May 6^th, the iMac was the first of many revolutionary products to follow under Steve Jobs’ reign, since his return to Apple in late 1997.

Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Apple, birthday, iMac

19th century camera technology still relevant today

August 14, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

The Petzval lens, old and new

EDMONTON, AB, / Troy Media/ – If 19th century University of Vienna Mathematics Professor and inventor Joseph Petzval were alive today, I wonder how surprised he’d be to see how far camera technology has advanced. But I’d really like to witness the look on his face if he knew that a lens he created in 1840 was getting a new lease on life almost two centuries later. Read More at Troy Media.

Filed Under: GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product, Signs of the Times, Taking care of business, Troy Media · Tagged With: history, photography, Technology

Seidio shows waterproof and rugged cases don’t have to be ugly

August 14, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

When we imagine rugged and waterproof, the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s practical, i.e., ugly and bulky, so accessories manufacturer, Seidio, has set out to debunk that myth. After taking lessons from their OBEX for iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3, they went back to the drawing board for their latest model for the Galaxy S4.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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

Canadian Apple Stores not activating new iPhones today on Rogers or Fido

August 10, 2013 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

iphoness If you’re looking at picking up a new iPhone at an Apple Store across Canada and get it activated in-store on the Rogers or Fido network today, you won’t be able to do so. This comes just one day after Rogers moved from three-year plans to the new shorter two-year plans.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: activation, Apple, iPhone

netTALK & VTech bundle create turnkey home phone package

August 8, 2013 by admin1 · 1 Comment

Just in time for Back-to-School, VoIP provider netTALK and handset manufacturer VTech have teamed up to provide a low cost turnkey home phone bundle for under $80. It can be used almost anywhere; all you need is a high speed Internet connection.

The bundle combines a netTALK DUO VoIP adapter and a VTech CS6619-2NT expandable cordless phone system, complete with two handsets all in one box. It’s priced at $79.76 is a available exclusively through a select number of Walmart Canada stores. Purchasing a bundle is better deal than buying the two items individually which would run you $124.90, over $40 more.

The bundle price includes a full year of free calling throughout Canada and the U.S. It also comes with a number of free calling features. These include: call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling, enhanced 911, 411 directory assistance, visual voicemail, call blocking, 3-way calling plus a number of others. You also get a free phone number and your line may be eligible to optionally port over your existing phone number from your current service provide for a one-time fee.

While I have not personally reviewed the the netTALK DUO, back in February, I reviewed its wireless version, the netTALK DUO Wi-Fi, which you can read about here, so it can give you a good idea of what it’s all about.

Filed Under: GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, New Product · Tagged With: phone, VOIP

Swann unveils video camera & iDevice controlled helicopters

August 7, 2013 by admin1 · Leave a Comment

Swann, a company known for their electronic security and wireless gadgets have unveiled a new series of helicopters: Black Swann, i-Fly Micro Lightning, Sky Eye, remote controlled helicopters that feature iOS control & wireless video cameras.

I’ll be reviewing one of these in an upcoming post but wanted to give you all a heads up as to what they are all about.

Black Swann ($99.99): records flights with video or still photos with the push of a button by adding a Micro SD card (up to 32GB)
iFly Micro Lightning ($69.99): controls with app’s push button controls or enter ‘tilt’ mode to control the movement of the helicopter by tilting the iDevice
Sky Eye ($99.99): records flights with video or still photos with the push of a button on built-in 512MB memory
Easy-Fly Gyro Technology provides stability and makes flying a breeze
6-way multi-directional flying includes up/down, forward/backward, left and right turns
Powered by built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery & recharged via remote control

For more info check out Swann’s page dedicated to just Helicopters.

Filed Under: accessories, Apps Alive, GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product · Tagged With: Helicopters, video cameras