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Apple WWDC 2012 new hardware announcements

June 12, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

wwdc2012 An Apple event is always an event and you never really know for sure what’s in store and the opening keynote for WWDC 2012, Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2012 was no exception. With Apple’s online store temporarily unavailable we knew something new was afoot.

The crowd was welcomed by Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant with her utter charm, wit and an attempted sense of humour.

“I’m waiting for the new Samsung,” she said. “No, not the phone, the refrigerator. Hubba hubba.”

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LinkedIn confirms stolen account passwords

June 7, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you haven’t changed your LinkedIn password recently, now you might just have to. Reports had surfaced earlier that a file containing 6.5 million encrypted passwords have been leaked and posted on a Russian hacker site, might be from LinkedIn accounts and many of those have already been cracked. As it turns out, they were.

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Gadget Guy on CTV NewsChannel Tech Talk with Todd

June 6, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Greg talks with Todd on CTV New Channel Tech talk with Todd along with Elias Makos. Topics include LInkedIn Password Hacking, E3 Expo, Twitter LIcensing Data & Facebook looking at targeting those under 13. WATCH HERE

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/tech-with-todd/#clip693893

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WoodTones Earbuds made from wood – really!

June 6, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Griffin_WoodTones Gadgets and accessories are being made from all kinds of natural and man-made materials but these days the last thing you would expect them to be made from, especially a pair of earbuds, is wood. Surprise! Griffin Technology has just unveiled eco-friendly WoodTones earbuds that are made from reclaimed wood leftover from manufacturing processes that would otherwise end up being burned or dumped in a landfill.

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Google’s World Wonders Project features 3 Canadian sites

June 2, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

RIDEAU Google likes to try its hand in innovating new products but what many of you may not know is that while they are a technology company they do have a cultural side, appropriately named – The Google Cultural Institute. Their mandate is to help preserve and promote culture online and the institute has just announced their latest effort, the World Wonders Project. READ FULL ARTICLE AT CANOE TECH BLOG

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Review: Third Rail System for iPhone 4 and 4S

May 30, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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It seems that no matter how much planning we do to keep our gadgets charged we could always use a little extra juice, especially our iPhones, where apps are plentiful. Of course, the challenge is always the bulk of carrying around extra batteries, chargers adapters etc., so Third Rail Mobility, has come up with a 3-in-1 solution to help keep your iPhone 4 or 4s and all your other gadgets charged without adding too much overhead to your pocket or purse.

Accessorize & accentuate Mom’s new iPhone 4s

May 11, 2012 by admin1 · Leave a Comment

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So you’ve decided that Mom’s old clamshell phone has more than run its lifecycle and it’s time for her to enter into the 21st century with a new iPhone. Now you know Mom will love you no matter what you get her, but she does like a little pampering, now and again. So why not help her accessorize and accentuate her new little pride and joy?

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Filed Under: accessories, Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Gadgets, iPhone, mothers day

Over 1 Billion Angry Birds downloaded

May 10, 2012 by admin1 · Leave a Comment

In a world that strives for peace and the pursuit of happiness, who would’ve thought that an app featuring angry birds would be so popular? Well it has. The Angry Birds games have now been downloaded over 1 billion times and there seems to be no end in sight. This incredible milestone comes on the heels of record-breaking financial results from Helsinki, Finland-based Rovio Entertainment Ltd., and the creator of the Angry Birds franchise.

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Optik TV lets you tweet what you’re watching

April 30, 2012 by admin1 ·

If you’re a subscriber to Telus Optik TV (IPTV) and Optik Internet, you no longer have to reach for your smart phone, iOS device, computer or tablet to let your friends and followers know with a simple click, what you’re watching. The company has added a free Twitter app available to subscribers, so they can tweak to their hearts content right from their TV while still watching their program. READ COMPLETE POST AT CANOE TECH BLOG