We’ve seen gold plated iPads and diamond encrusted iPhones, so why not a cool funky luxurious BlackBerry for that special someone? BBM enthusiasts, you will be happy to know that you have not been forgotten.
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Emergency self-powered radio and charger handy during Hurricane Sandy
November 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
ETON Red Cross Solarlink FR 370
We never know when the power is going to go out so it’s a good idea to make sure that when the time comes we are ready. Now not everyone has the ability to keep a generator around, but certainly a small gadget that’s self powered to help get the news, the weather and even charge other small gadgets would certainly be welcome.
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Canoe Tech: A look at Apple’s new offerings, iPad mini and more
October 26, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Apple’s October event was more than spooktacular! It included the unveiling of a new iPad mini as well as a new MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display as the rumour mills had predicted and a whole lot more. Apple took the opportunity to offer some interesting upgrades to some of their software as well as unexpected update of the new iPad as well as a refresh to the iMac and Mac mini lines.
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Duracell’s battery technology guarantees life up to 10 years
October 19, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Company’s waiting and you’re scrambling around the house looking for batteries. You find a 4-pack with 2 left in your junk drawer next to some old candles but sadly they’ve gone way past their best before date. Sound familiar? Help is on the way! Duracell has added DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology into their batteries that guarantees up to 10 years of power preservation depending on battery type.
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Streaming Video with ROKU 2 XS
October 16, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I’m not one for spending too much time in front of the tube, so when I had the opportunity to test drive the ROKU 2 XS streaming video player (recently available in Canada) I figured I could do a little catching up with a few flicks and TV shows and find out what this little device had to offer. READ MORE AT G4TV.ca
Telus waving activation fees sign of times to come?
October 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 15, 2012/ Troy Media/ – In what appears to be a bold move, Telus announced that beginning today it will be waving certain fees for new and existing mobility subscribers. The changes include removing the existing $35 activation fee for new customers and the $25 equipment exchange fees for existing customers who wish to change or add a new device. READ MORE AT TROY MEDIA
iPad mini rumours, parodies huge in blogosphere
October 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
iPad Maxi
The news of the iPhone 5 and the latest generation of iPods is not even cold and rumors of the iPad mini are already running amok. We’re seeing drawings, pictures and even inventory lists showing line items of iPad mini accessories and SKUs with a myriad of iPad mini configurations. The general consensus seems to be that it will have a 7.85-inch non-retina display, an A5 chip, although which version seems to be up for grabs and a launch date of October 23rd.
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Wicked Audio Solus DJ headphones make a loud statement
October 12, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Headphones have become somewhat of a piece of apparel and sometimes it’s not only how they sound and what they do that’s important but also how they look. Wicked Audio has taken all of these things into account and created theSOLUS DJ Headphones. Solus is Latin for “be yourself” and wearing these will no doubt make a personal statement.
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StarTech portable hard drive enclosure encrypts data in real-time
October 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Encrypting your data is certainly a good way to keep those prying eyes away from confidential, personal and sensitive information. So StarTech has come up with a creative way to easily keep your files, specifically those not located right on your computer safe and secure, especially while you’re on the road.
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Behringer iNuke BOOM Junior coming soon to Canada
October 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Last Christmas season, Behringer made headlines releasing iNuke Boom, the world’s loudest iPod dock ever screaming out a whopping 10,000 watts of power and of course an equally hefty price tag of $29,999. (Read about it here). Sadly, for the average consumer it was just a little too big and little too costly to have around the house. So Behringer, in their infinite wisdom, have unveiled theiNuke BOOM Junior, a 1:23 scale model of its powerful predecessor still packed with high-end components, a three-way active speaker design and at under $200, a little more affordable for you and me.
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