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That's a big iPhone

Apple's long-awaited slate computer launched today, and it's hard to overstate the potential impact the iPad will have on carrier models and the smart phone market...

Published Wed, Jan 27 2010 3:07 PM by Dave Webb

Filed under: Iphone, Smart phone, tablet, iPad, slate, iPod

Rogers Rocket Hub roundup

Everything you need to know about the new Rogers Rocket Hub in under two minutes. ...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 4:56 PM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Wi-fi, Rogers Rocket Hub

Preparing for the cell phone ban: Sony Ericsson headsets and car kits

Ontario ’s cell phone ban goes into effect today. Under the new law, which makes it illegal to operate a phone with your hands while driving, you can continue to make and receive calls if you are using a hands-free device. Sony Ericsson is “fortunate...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 10:33 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Sony ericsson, hands-free, Bluetooth, car kit, headset

REVIEW: Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse

Logitech revamped its V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks this summer with a series of new colour options. Priced at US $29.99, the compact mouse features a 1000 dpi optical sensor, six month battery life, cross-platform compatibility, horizontal...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2009 6:35 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Logitech, mouse, optical, wireless

Cineplex brings motion effects to moviegoers by installing D-BOX movie theatre seats

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Published Thu, Jul 30 2009 4:03 PM by Jennifer Kavur

Cineplex brings motion effects to moviegoers by installing D-BOX movie theatre seats

If you’re looking for something to do over the long weekend and live in the Toronto area, my suggestion is to visit the Cineplex Odeon Queensway in Etobicoke and watch the latest Harry Potter movie in one of the theatre’s new D-BOX motion...

Published Thu, Jul 30 2009 5:35 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Movie, Movie theatre, Seats, Motion, D-box

Social networking for shareholders

CorpFreeSpeech is a new social networking site that aims to increase transparency into publicly traded companies and bring shareholders out of the dark. Launched in May by Laurent Rulinda, a former KMPG International consultant with 25 years of corporate...

Published Thu, Jul 23 2009 5:34 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Shareholders, Fraudsters, Avoid miscommunication, Company responses, Selected username

A Webcam that records in 3D

Take your Skype or Windows Live Messenger videoconferences to another level with Minoru – a Japanese 3D Webcam now available through Hammacher Schlemmer for US$99.95. The bendable arms allow the device to hang over the top of your monitor, while...

Published Wed, Jul 15 2009 5:33 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Webcam, Standard, Minoru

Sony Ericsson’s first smart phone arrives in Canada today via Rogers

The Xperia X1 , which marks Sony Ericsson’s entry to the smart phone market, is now available for purchase in Canada through Rogers Wireless. And it works with Skype. The X1 was first announced in 2008 and released in the United States in February...

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:33 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Panel, Sony, Skype, Traveling

MyKey lets parents program safety features into car keys

Ford’s new MyKey technology, which imposes restrictions on young drivers through programmable car keys, is coming soon to Canada. Richard Neumann, technical support manager at Ford of Canada, provided a demo of the technology for Computer World...

Published Tue, Jun 16 2009 5:32 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Mykey, Neumann, Vehicle

A peak inside the high-tech, eco-friendly 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Now arriving in dealerships across Canada, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid introduces a new Ford technology called SmartGauge that swaps traditional dashboards with a customizable LCD screen. The screen indicates how “green” you are driving by adding...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2009 5:31 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Ford, Hybrid, Hollander

6 days left until iPhone OS 3.0, 8 days remain for the iPhone 3GS

On Monday, Apple released details on the latest iPhone model and new OS. The iPhone 3GS will go on sale in Canada and the United States on June 19. Consumers can choose between a 16GB or 32GB model. The 3GS will also run iPhone OS 3.0 , which is...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2009 5:31 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Operating system, Snow leopard

Fringe’s Joshua Jackson and Rogers introduce Android to Canadians

Android arrived in Canada yesterday via the new HTC Dream and HTC Magic. Both phones are available immediately through Rogers Wireless , with pricing starting at $149.99 with a three-year contract. Rogers is offering a $30 6GB monthly data...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2009 5:30 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Joshua jackson, Launch event

Blue Microphone USB mics and Webcams arrive at Best Buy Canada

Blue Microphones , known for their gorgeous line of high-quality microphones, is bringing a collection of consumer audio products to Canada. Best Buy Canada is the first mass retailer in Canada to carry Blue’s products, starting with the Snowflake...

Published Tue, Jun 02 2009 5:29 AM by Jennifer Kavur

Filed under: Microphones, Audio, Blue microphones, Musicians