Signs of the Times

Track your Pizza Hut pizza delivery in real time

March 30, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

You really know you’re a geek and a hungry one at that, when you get excited finding out you can track the whereabouts of your pizza delivery in real-time. Pizza Hut Canada has just unveiled Pizza Hut Live Nav an exclusive real-time GPS pizza tracking system to do just that.

“We’re thrilled to bring our new Pizza Hut LIVE Nav to Canada for the first-time,” says Jennifer Ligotti, Marketing Portfolio Manager, Pizza Hut. “Our new platform will change the way we do business, while streamlining our driver delivery process to ensure the utmost efficiency and the best, hottest pizza.” “Our goal with Pizza Hut LIVE Nav is to delight our customers with a new, live tracking experience,” she adds. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Internet, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: food, GPS

2017 Ford Escape features remote windshield wiper de-icer

March 16, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A solution to permanently frozen wiper-blades to your car’s windshield in the depths of winter may not be the sole reason to buy a new vehicle but might certainly pique your attention especially if you are in the market for some wheels – particularly a new SUV. If that is the case, you might be interested to know the 2017 Ford Escape will be the first Ford SUV in Canada with a standard windshield wiper de-icer. Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Canada, cars, New product

Will this e-Skateboard take the world by Storm?

March 9, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

It might not be the hoverboard Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly cruised around on in Back to the Future II nor will it levitate in mid-air but the new Storm eSkateboard is trying to quickly get off the ground.

The Storm Electric Skateboard is like a regular skateboard, plus an on-board motor and simple Bluetooth LE, which allows riders to control the direction and pace of the board.

“It’s a board that allows riders an incredible amount of freedom without compromising the ability to ride in the traditional way,” said Storm founder and CEO John Madden. “It’s stylish, functional and lightweight. Our board is really going to change the game while offering an incredibly low price that other electronic skateboard makers simply can’t match.” Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: indiegogo, New product, skateboard, sports

The ultimate mobile device for $9,995

February 28, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

What sparks into mind when you read the headline? Another diamond encrusted or gold iPhone designed for those with a significant amount of disposable income? Well, this “ultimate mobile device” does come with 4G LTE – and with four wheels. Not it’s not a smartphone, but rather the all-new 2016 GM Chevy Spark.

The new wheels rolled out last month under a shroud of secrecy. As a Gadget Guy, admittedly it piqued my curiosity as nothing was pre-announced except for a picture of a box and the invitation to see the “unboxing” of the ultimate mobile device.

“The ultimate mobile device plays on the fact it has tech features just like a cell phone, but it is still a car and gets you places,” says Jamie Dewhurst, Assistant Brand Manager for Chevrolet. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, In the news, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Canada, cars, mobile, New product

3 more tips to make your iPhone life easier

February 25, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Last time we looked at iPhone tips and tricks, we highlighted a handful of tips to help make your iOS life a little easier. Today we’ll look at three more to help you get a little more mileage from your device.

Battery Saver Setting

While many of us often carry around a portable battery pack or charger of some kind, sometimes we forget to bring them along and if you’re like me, forget to charge them. Of course Murphy’s Law will prevail; you’ll have this sudden realization of your miscue only when your battery level is critically low and there’s no charger or charging station in site. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: iPhone, tips

KULR plays music charges your phone and keeps your beer cold

February 21, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Cooler, when used in the context of a place to keep your beer cold when on the beach doesn’t really stir up any excitement in one’s mind. But Kulr, which sounds the same is still a cooler but it’s high-tech and in a whole different category.

First off, the cooler part. It looks like a standard cooler, but a little more sleek and stylish. It has a scratch resistant shell and an elevated slip base to keep it slightly raised off the ground. It has extra thick insulated walls to keep your “brewskis” cold and will store up to 18 standard sized cans. And should you decide to go with bottles, there’s a custom bottle opener under the hood. Read full post at Canoe TechBlog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: bluetooth, Kickstart, music, Travel Cooler

Sir Paul McCartney and Skype make beautiful Love Mojis together

February 10, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Mention former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and Valentine’s Day in the same breath and you immediately think – Yeah, Yeah, Yeah – She Loves You, My Valentine or All You Need is Love. Add Skype into the conversation and you might think it’s getting a little weird.

Well, not so, as Skype has announced a new partnership with Macca for this special project. No, it’s not a new opening app launch chime a la Hard Days’ Night, but rather a new exclusive set of “love inspired Mojis” (short video clips or animations you can drop into your Skype instant messages), just in time for Valentine’s Day. READ FULL POST at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Signs of the Times, sound · Tagged With: McCartney, Mojis, Skype, Valentine's Day

Goldgenie 24k gold iPhone 6s is no monkey business

February 6, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

How would you like to celebrate the Year of the Monkey in the ultimate style? You can, if you have deep enough pockets and get yourself or that special someone, a special and extremely Limited Edition Goldgenie ”Year of the Monkey” 24k Gold iPhone 6s Elite.

Goldgenie has unveiled this special iPhone 6s to celebrate what they call one of the luckiest years in the Chinese Zodiac.

They are also limiting edition of this exclusive iPhone 6s to only 99 units. In addition to the 24 karat gold coating, the edition number, (out of 99) will be laser etched onto the surface along with a laser engraved special commemorative monkey symbol to commemorate the special occasion.

Apple voluntarily recalls select international AC wall plug adapters

January 28, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Apple has taken a pre-emptive strike, voluntarily recalling certain two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters for Mac and iOS devices as well as the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit after determining that in “very rare” cases, handling them could result in a possible electric shock.

In the announcement Apple clarified the recall is limited to adapters designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil. Adapters designed to be used in Canada and other countries such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, United Kingdom, and the U.S. as well as Apple USB power adapters is not affected. Regardless, owners of the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit who may have purchased the travel adapter in one of the non-affected countries should still verify that it’s not part of the recall.

The potential hazard is not limited to new products; it affects products shipped over a 12-year period, from 2003 to 2015. Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Apple, power, recall

ThermalTech: World’s first solar-powered smart jacket

January 27, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you thought a down-filled jacket was the best way to keep warm you may be surprised to find out ThermalTech’s new lightweight energy-absorbing smart fabric with stainless steel mesh threads rather than goose or duck down, will more than do the trick.

The company’s new-patented technology uses the UV rays from the sun and other artificial lighting sources to help keep you warm and it’s very unlike traditional methods of using down or other fabrics and recycled body heat. In fact, the energy it generates can warm wearers up to a further 10°C/18°F in a matter of a few minutes even in cold temperatures. And once the body’s optimal temperature is reached, the company says it will prevent overheating with its ability to maintain that temperature. Read more…at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: indiegogo, Solar Power