If you think about the ultimate gadget, the Canadarm has to the one that’s just out of this world. Groaning aside, think of what it had accomplished. For over three decades, since Canadarm’s first mission aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on November 13th 1981, it has maneuvered, up in space, astronauts, satellites and cargo until the program ended and it was retired in 2011. To commemorate Canada’s expertise in space, science and technology and innovation, Canada Post is unveiling a stamp recognizing the Canadarm as one of Canada’s most celebrated robotics accomplishments. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
Get a new eco-friendly .eco domain if you pledge
April 26, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Are you, your business or organization ECO friendly? If so can qualify to register a .eco web address, a new TLD (Top Level Domain) extension dedicated to the environment and positive change for the planet; but only if you publicly set up an .eco profile and make a public pledge.
The .eco domain is backed by over 50 environmental organizations. After a nine-year collaborative effort, the new domain extension has just been launched with support from a number of these organizations, some which include Conservation International, United Nations Global Compact and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
The Circle: Knowing us good; Knowing everything is better
April 24, 2017 by · 1 Comment
Have you ever wanted to work for a giant tech company, but once you got there you wondered what your really got yourself into? While at first it can be exciting but what may come of it may change your life and the lives of people all over the world. This is what the new movie, The Circle, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson is all about. Call it The Social Network, the DaVinci Code and more all in one.
It’s based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Dave Eggers.
Check out the Movie Trailer.
Here’s the Synopsis: The Circle is a gripping modern thriller, set in the not-too-distant future, starring Emma Watson (“Harry Potter”), Tom Hanks (“Sully”) and John Boyega (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”). When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to work for the world’s largest and most powerful tech & social media company, she sees it as an opportunity of a lifetime. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company’s founder, Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks), to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity. It opens in theatres this Friday, April 28th, 2017.
Can’t wait!
Canada’s biggest VR and augmented reality conference hits Vancouver May 5-7, 2017
April 18, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) are not just for gamers anymore. You can come and see for yourself by attending CVR 2017, Canada’s and the Pacific Northwest’s largest conference and trade show May 5th to 7th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event will showcase a world-class selection of top experts in the industry, some of the latest technologies and even hands-on demonstrations of some of the latest and coolest products.
Read more…about CVR 2017 at Canoe Tech Blog.
Gadget Guy GadgetGreg ranks in Top 65 Best Gadget Blogs on the Planet
April 11, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
I have to admit that I’m honoured and thrilled and quite surprised to be included in the TOP 65 Best Gadget Blogs on the Planet by FeedSpot a.k.a Top 65 Gadget Websites And Blogs For Gadget Freaks. I was informed by email just a few days ago.
The list is created by FeedSpot by looking at thousands of Gadget blogs in the company’s index using search and social metrics and ranked based on following criteria:
- Google reputation and Google search ranking
- Influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites
- Quality and consistency of posts.
- Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review
In fact, I placed 47th and honoured to be in the company with other gadget blog giants. It’s interesting to note that this blog GadgetGreg.com a.k.a. GadgetGuy.ca includes both specific content created for this blog plus a connection to a number of freelance articles, posts, videos and podcasts. (Connections are, of course, to avoid duplicate content and to also respect the other publications who have first rights.)
Nevertheless, I want to thank everyone for continuing to support and read the blog as well as those who gave it recognition.
Respectfully
Greg Gazin
The Gadget Guy – GadgetGreg
Alien Day 2017 returns to Earth April 26th
April 9, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
If you’re a big fan of the Alien movie franchise, you’d likely know that the sixth installment, ALIEN: COVENANT is coming May 10th. To get you ready for it, mark your calendars for April 26th, dubbed “Alien Day,” where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in an alien world and join in on ALIEN related festivities.
Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog
The Origin of April Fool’s Day
April 1, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Are you on red alert for pranks and fake news April 1st? It’s just an extension of centuries-old tradition to entertain and trick – or is it?
EDMONTON, Alta. Mar. 31, 2017 /Troy Media/ – On April Fool’s Day, we’re on red alert for pranks, hoaxes and fake news – and it’s been going on for centuries, from an era when court jesters were common.
With no TV, movies or Internet, jesters, jokers or fools were the entertainers of Medieval and Renaissance times. They often started out as travelling performers who, with minstrels, entertained at fairs and markets.
The fools who gained greatest prominence were those who entertained monarchs and noblemen, as part of the household staff.
Being a court jester was the career pinnacle for the quick-witted and talented few. They could rise above the simple nomadic existence, entertaining peasants living in filth, disease and poverty. Their new life was to entertain a captive audience, and enjoy stability, shelter and more to eat in one meal than others had in a week.
Read the full story at Troy Media.
You can also listen to the Podcast at Toastcaster.com.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 coming back to life but not in Canada
March 27, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
It seems so long ago that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was no more after being banned from all commercial flights and eventually recalled by the company due to possible exploding batteries. But in a statement released today, it appears that it’s resurfacing in either a salvaged, refurbished or rental form, but the latter two will not happen in Canada.
Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.
Apple drops iPad Air in favour of new iPad
March 21, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
A few years back when Apple launched their latest series of smaller notebooks, they dropped the “Air” in MacBook Air and simply called the new 12-inch model, MacBook. Well, it looks like the same has happened with the iPad Air, as Apple today unveiled a new lower-cost 9.7-inch model simply called iPad.
With the release of the new model for 2017, the new designation will separate it from the iPad Pro models. The new iPad will feature an upgraded processor, yet remain very similar to the MacBook Air 2 but with a few differences.
It still keeps the same display size as the MacBook Air 2, i.e. 9.7-inches. It will still be an LED backlit, Retina display with multi-touch at 264 PPI and a 2048 x 1536 resolution. It also maintains the 8.0MP rear camera that shoots 1080P HD video, and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing FaceTime HD camera battery-life also remains at 10 hours. Read full post at Canoe Tech Blog.
Looking good at 30, Happy Birthday Adobe Illustrator
March 1, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
When we think back to 1987, some may remember it as the year of Black Monday, when we saw the stock market crash and seeing the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by over 500 points and losing over 22% of its value in just one single day. For Apple enthusiasts, we saw the unveiling of the Mac SE and the first modular and colour capable Mac, the Macintosh II. For gamers it was the year that we saw The Legend of Zelda released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. And it was 30 years ago this month, Adobe first shipped its flagship design software, Adobe Illustrator, an application that would allow designers to create and publish vector artwork, that would change the landscape of graphic design and the way we draw.
Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog
