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Still undecided on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Here are a few last minute items for you to ponder on that cover a broad spectrum, since we all know our Dad’s are unique. If not for Dad, these can also make great gifts for anyone at anytime or maybe even something you’ve always wanted for yourself.
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There are all kinds of Dads and Dads like all kinds of things, but these days it’s tough to find one who doesn’t like gadgets. So here are a few ideas to consider when selecting just the right gift for your perfect Dad, ranging from simple and nifty to right off-the charts. Read full article at G4TV Canada.
ECBC, an established designer and manufacturer of high quality, functional backpacks and messenger bags, announces the K7 Color Collection.
Constructed of ultra-high quality “Outdoor Industry Tested” 1000d Kodra material, these water-resistant coated K7 backpack and messenger bags are extremely abrasion-resistant, and come in multiple sizes . Each includes a high density foam compartment for laptop protection, a zip-away water bottle pocket and water resistant zippers. The K7 Color Collection offers stylish commuters, travelers and adventurers a resilient solution for an active lifestyle, pairing classic design with uncompromising durability.
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The Apple 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco kicked off with its traditional keynote lead by CEO Tim Cook. As expected, there were a number of announcements with respect to new hardware, updates to the Mac OS and iOS, which were not only designed to enhance the user experience but also a next step in bringing their desktop and mobile operating systems that much closer. Notably absent was any mention of refreshes to the iPhone, iPad or iPad mini, or the illusive iWatch, the last of which I was totally not surprised.
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If you like to watch things as it happens, especially all things Apple, you’ll be happy to know that the opening keynote for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2013 will be streamed live today, Monday June 10, beginning at 10:00AM PDT, 1:00PM EDT, at Apple.com, so you won’t have to guess what’s going to happen.
What’s coming is still a secret as it always is with Apple, but with Apple’s stock price at time of writing up over 1%, about $5 per share, the market is expecting Apple to show us that they are still the great innovators that differentiates them from the rest of the pack.
Rumours are saying we may see Mac OSX 10.9 as well as iOS 7, predicated by9to5MAC catching glimpses of banners porting a giant “7″. We may also see the release or announcement of a low cost iPhone, since with the recent court ruling they may have challenges selling the iPhone 4 (and iPad 2) in the U.S. Rumours are also afloat about Apple’s MacBooks being upgraded with the latest Haswellchips that consume much less power than their predecessors.
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Whether you already have a home alarm system or not, if you are looking for an inexpensive way to beef up your indoor security, Y-cam has developed a low-cost plug and play home monitor system that helps you keep an eye out from any computer, tablet or smartphone and alert you to unexpected activity when you’re not there.
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Danny McPhail co-founder demos at West Edmonton Mall
Water may be the elixir of life, the food that fuels our planet, but exposure to a few drops in the wrong place, can also wreak havoc on iPhones and other mobile electronic devices. To protect them, we use covers, cases and pouches and most of them do the job they’re designed to do. But now, there is a product that’s invisible to the naked eye that can keep those electrons from fizzling out.
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Looking for that 1940s retro feel, but still want to take advantage of today’s digital technology? If so, you might want to check out theTabletop Retro Jukebox from Pyle Audio. With its vintage nostalgic motif, it allows you to listen to your tunes in stereo, enhanced by a seven colour LED lighting experience which you can opt to have on or off for just the right mood.
Whether you’re a professional artist, budding musician or simply a rock star wannabe, two new and improved products from IK Multimedia — iRig HD andAmpliTube 3.0 along with your iPhone, iPad or Macintosh can now get you that much closer.
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When it comes to Wi-Fi, we want to grab as much bandwidth as we can get. But with highly intensive activities such as simultaneous HD video streaming, we seem to push transmission limits to the edge. With the latest Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac using advanced modulation techniques and compacting more data into the digital bitstream we can now leave 802.11n in the dust, reaching throughputs of up to 1.3 Gbps, up to three times faster than 802.11n.
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