Here comes the ‘world’s first’ foot-operated computer
By Ted Kritsonis Computers have always been devices made for our hands, but what if feet could be brought into the equation, or if they could play the leading role in interacting with them? A nifty...
View ArticleIs RIM Ready to Face the Music with New BBM Music Sharing Service?
By Lee Rickwood Research In Motion announced its new BBM Music service - but timing is everything: 'Unos, dos, tres, catorce!'
View ArticleIs the iPod slowly dying or not?
By Ted Kritsonis The iPod will undoubtedly go down in history as an iconic device, and forever be tied to the astonishing success Apple has enjoyed over the last decade, but it’s also been in decline...
View ArticleWhat will new Canadian copyright laws mean to you?
By Lee Rickwood Although the new Canadian Copyright Act could still be amended, as tabled it includes provisions that will let you record radio, TV and Web content for your own personal use. It also...
View ArticleParrot shows two premium products coming to Canada
By Ted Kritsonis Parrot may be better known in some circles as a company that does a lot of Bluetooth and audio products for vehicles, but at an event in Toronto this week, they showed off the AR.Drone...
View ArticleHow to stream your iTunes library to your iOS or Android device for free
By Ted Kritsonis It’s arguably true that Apple’s iTunes software isn’t universally loved, but it is home to a lot of music for a lot of consumers. Moving a vast library to an iOS or Android device...
View ArticleCopyright Changes Control How We Use Digital Gadgets and Media Content
Canada's new Copyright Modernization Act now allows and accepts some of the most popular digital media and technology-related activities of our times. In other cases, the copyright waters are still...
View ArticleHigh-Tech Canadian Songwriters in Outer Space with Music Ideas
The International Space Station will act as a music recording facility for collaborators Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies fame. by Lee Rickwood
View ArticleHow much value do you get from your tech subscriptions?
By Ted Kritsonis Whether it’s a big ticket subscription, like cable or satellite TV or Internet, or something lower-priced, like satellite radio, Netflix or a music streaming service, the dollars can...
View ArticleMapping Digital Media: Where’s Canada in Global Rankings on Social Media,...
Urban consumers in China, Brazil, India and Singapore are the world's most voracious users of digital media, powered by the rapid uptake of smartphones and tablets - not Canada. By Lee Rickwood
View ArticleReview: Samsung’s Audio Dock delivers big sound in a smaller package
By Ted Kritsonis Portable audio is going through something of a renaissance, though not everyone realizes it for what it is. The advent of Bluetooth, AirPlay and general wireless audio streaming make...
View ArticleThe Return of the Thin White Duke – High-Tech Show Brings Bowie to Toronto
“Transmission… Transition.” So sang British pop star David Bowie on his 1976 album Station to Station; already established as a visionary artist and performer, Bowie was anticipating the future even...
View ArticleTAVES show hitting Toronto again, showcasing best in home audio & home theatre
By Ted Kritsonis The Toronto Audio Video Entertainment Show (TAVES) will be going into its third year when it goes live at a downtown Toronto hotel November 1-3, showcasing and demonstrating some of...
View ArticleStreaming music apps supplanting traditional forms for music discovery
By Ted Kritsonis Pandora and Spotify are arguably the most popular streaming music platforms in the world, but neither are available in Canada, thus highlighting alternative apps and services that...
View ArticleSmall Bluetooth speakers vie for supremacy amidst tight competition
By Ted Kritsonis Bluetooth speakers do come in different shapes and sizes, and as competition heats up between various brands, it’s the smaller models that take up the least amount of space that make...
View ArticleThink you know audio? TAVES will show you a thing or two
By Ted Kritsonis The Toronto Audio Video Entertainment Show (TAVES) in Toronto is about a month away on November 1-3, and attendees can expect to see some of the best in home audio products and...
View ArticleTAVES show seminars look to inspire audio aficionados
By Ted Kritsonis With a prime focus on the world of audio, TAVES (Toronto Audio Video Entertainment Show) will offer a series of seminars over the three-day show that will explore a number of different...
View ArticleReview: Sonos Play:1 pumps out great music in smaller package
By Ted Kritsonis Sonos has become one of the best consumer brands for high-quality speakers, but its traditionally priced itself too high for much of the market. That may have changed now that the...
View ArticlePlex may actually transform your home entertainment setup
By Ted Kritsonis Streaming media within the home has been a liberating feature for anyone who has adopted it and taken full advantage of the convenience the technology provides. One of the most...
View ArticlePlay with the Jabra Sport Wireless+ Stereo Headset
The buds ‘lock-on’ for the active athlete or fitness buff using the strap and or eargels; I had no issue with anything falling off during average activity, but then again, I did not wear them during my...
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