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Curl up with 15,000 Marvel comics for $0.99

March 8, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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As winter seems to never want to end, perhaps this is a good time to roll up with a good comic book – or m

aybe 15,000. For a limited time, to celebrate SXSW Interactive 2014, Marvel is offering unlimited access to their massive collection, spanning their 75 years, for an entire month, for under a dollar.

They’re not holding back on new titles, either. Selections include the top-selling Age of Ultron and all the first issues from Marvel NOW! The company says they’re also adding new and classic titles every week with some appearing within six-months after being offering in stores. READ MORE AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Comics, Marvel

Apple ‘iOS in the Car’ rolls out as CarPlay

March 3, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Apple CarPlay in a Honda After a sneak preview at Apple’s iOS in the Car standard unveiled at the Apple Wordwide Developer Conference back in June, Apple is officially rolling it out as CarPlay and will be shown off through leading manufacturers this week at the Geneva International Motor Show.

CanoeTech Review: ClipR turns your headphones wireless

March 2, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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Don’t you just wish your favourite headphones or speakers were wireless? If your wired audio accessories have a 3.5” connector or jack, a new little gadget –ClipR by Muse Mini – can turn them wireless through Bluetooth 4.0 or NFC (Near Field Communication).

ClipR acts as a transceiver in the form of a lightweight rubber polymer coated disc, shaped like a bulked up poker chip – 42mm wide and 8mm high.

Redesigned IK Multimedia GrooveMaker 2 released for iPad

February 26, 2014 by admin1 · Leave a Comment

GrooveMaker 2, by IK Multimedia has been totally redesigned and enhanced with more professional tools for creating non-stop loop-based music on the go on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

GrooveMaker 2 (latest version 1.1) is the most powerful mobile loop based music making app with a patented “groove generator” engine that lets anyone create professional quality non-stop grooves, beats and songs in real time. The latest version adds universal compatibility that provides iPad users with an intuitive groove making interface and full suite of professional tools and effects for creating music and grooves on the go on an iPad.

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Filed Under: Apple, Apps Alive, Audio, Check It Out, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: Apps, Audio, music

Steve Jobs to be immortalized on 2015 U.S. stamp

February 22, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Photo by Greg Gazin; Stamp Template by PictureItPostage, real U.S. postage created by Endicia

But will the design guru behind the iMac, iPhone and iPad be consulted in the design process of the “iStamp”?

EDMONTON, AB, Feb 22, 2014/ Troy Media/ – If you head to a United Stated Postal Service (USPS) outlet some time next year, you should be able to pick up a commemorative postage stamp featuring the late former CEO and co-founder of Apple Computer Steve Jobs.

Jobs’ name was included amongst a list in a document of approved subjects for future stamps posted on-line by The Washington Post in January and issued by the U.S. Postmaster General Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee.

The list covers the years 2014 to 2016. Some of the stamps are designated as approved for Reprint, Rate Change or as Collectible stamps. Jobs is listed under “collectibles” for 2015.

READ Full Story at Troy Media

Filed Under: Apple, GadgetGreg, In the news, Signs of the Times, Troy Media · Tagged With: Apple, news

iTunes Festival to hit SXSW for five amazing nights

February 19, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

This year’s SXSW will feature the first iTunes Festival in the US. It will take place from March 11th to 15th at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, home of Austin City Limits.

The music festival’s US debut will run for five nights and like all the previous iTunes Festivals, it will feature an incredible lineup of chart-topping performers including Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull, Keith Urban, ZEDD, Willie Nelson and others still to be announced. READ MORE at CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, News · Tagged With: festival, itunes, music

No need to wait for recall letter from Toyota or GM

February 18, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re one of the people waiting with bated breath to hear if your number has come up on the latest Toyota or General Motors (GM) vehicle recall list, it’s nice to know that you don’t have to wait for the letter to arrive in the mail before having your piece of mind.

Read more…At Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, News · Tagged With: Automotive, recall

HISY helps you snap the perfect selfie

February 14, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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The perfect gift for the self-indulgent

EDMONTON, AB, Feb 13, 2014/ Troy Media/ – Last November Oxford Dictionary declared “Selfie” the 2013 international word of the year. Simply put, Oxford define it as a photograph – typically taken with a smartphone or webcam – of oneself and uploaded to a social media website.

And while “Selfie” may have achieved a certain status because of the venerable dictionary, many of us still consider such self-indulgence as either vain or simply downright annoying. This is particularly true in crowded areas when those trying to get the ultimate self-portrait create chaos as they push and shove others aside. But no matter, people are happily snapping selfies in record numbers, and continually flooding Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and other social media sites with them.

If you are one of them, you might as well at least do it right.

Unless you have a long arm or a gadget like the QuikPod – an extendible monopod – you’re still either at the mercy of the steadiness of your hand or your device’s 10-second timer to get a decent in-focus shot or the shot you really want. With HISY – pronounced “high-see” – however, that ends.
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Filed Under: accessories, Apple, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, New Product, Signs of the Times, Troy Media · Tagged With: Gadgets, photos

Apples are red – Apples are pink

February 14, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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If colour is important to you or loved one for this Valentine’s Day, then you’ll be thrilled to know that many of Apple’s iOS devices are available in red or pink. And if they’re not, there are certainly red and pink cases as well as matching accessories to go along with them.

Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, mac, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Apple, gift idea, holiday, iPhone

Giftagram – send gifts with an email address

February 11, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Giftagram Toronto is an app for iOS that sends awesome gifts to people in GTA (Greater Toronto Area) via email or text–no address required. They’re not virtual gifts, but real gifts. It’s just that you don’t need to know the recipient’s physical address to order them.