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Apple iTV all but certain as news of Loewe acquisition talks surface

Posted May 14th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

Does Apple CEO Tim Cook have his eye on a German electronics maker to help his company prepare for the launch of an HDTV?

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Advice

iPhone Photography Apps We Love

Posted May 1st, 2012 by debndave

We are new to using our iPhone for photographs. Loving iPhonegraphy. We only just bought the new iPhone 4s before leaving on our trip to Europe and we have been learning and testing as we go.

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Electronics

Workers memorial day: Mourn the dead, fight for the living

Posted April 27th, 2012 by asia pacific currents

Labour news from the Asia Pacific region. Interview about about workplace diseases and injuries at Samsung, with Dr. Jeong-ok Kong from the Korean group Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor industry (SHARPS). Asia Pacific…

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Computers & Accessories

ioSafe Rugged Portable HDD Review

Posted April 26th, 2012 by debndave

An adventure photographer needs a durable hard drive. That is just a fact. So when I was approached by ioSafe to test out there 1TB Aluminum Rugged Portable drive I jumped on the opportunity.

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Electronics

Mid Week Mayhem! Is R.I.M. Screwed?

Posted April 25th, 2012 by Allan W Janssen

  The Blackberry Torch 9800 smartphone is seen after being unveiled at a news conference August 3, 2010 in New York City.   Related: BlackBerry, anyone want a BlackBerry? RIM seeking financial advice: report Crunch time for BlackBerry Even if it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, the long-awaited BB10 operating system might not be [...]

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Contests

HP TouchSmart 320-1030 Desktop PC #Tots2Toddlers

Posted April 16th, 2012 by Lena!


Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. I hope you’ve all been enjoying my #Tots2Toddlers giveaways! I’ve been featuring the products that my toddlers love – and the products that have helped make the transition (almost) seamless! Next up – what’s not to love about the HP TouchSmart 320-1030 Desktop PC? I could ramble [...]

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Electronics

Get off that iPhone (or else)

Posted April 5th, 2012 by Josh Dehaas

U Ottawa considers policy on tech toys in class

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Video Tips for Travel Bloggers Part 2

Posted March 5th, 2012 by debndave

This is the second instalment of creating engaging travel video content. In Part 1 of Video Tips for Travel Bloggers we talked about equipment, telling a story, and keeping track of ideas. The focus of this article is Post Production, the fancy word for Editing.

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Electronics

5 things electronics salespeople won’t tell you

Posted February 23rd, 2012 by Sarah Efron

These 5 tips could help you save a bundle on your next trip to the electronics store.

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Electronics

Yes, We Love it: Dell Inspiron One 2320 All-In-One

Posted February 6th, 2012 by Lena!


It’s been just over three months with our beloved Dell Inspiron One 2320 All-In-One desktop computer. Now I normally don’t follow up with product testimonials after the initial review, but given that this unit is STILL a family favourite chez Lena, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to remind y’all why I love it so much. (Read [...]

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Electronics

Camera Gear For Antarctica

Posted January 24th, 2012 by debndave

Going to Antarctic is a once in a lifetime experience and there is no way that we’re heading there without a full bag of camera equipment and electronics to capture every moment. With each trip we keep adding to our gear list and now we have gotten to the point where our electronics are definitely outweighing our clothes and other gear.

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Electronics

Consumerism . . .

Posted January 16th, 2012 by Edstock

FROM THE NEW YORKER, the triumph of the wall-wart.

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The Galloping Beaver: Consumerism . . .

Posted January 16th, 2012 by Edstock

FROM THE NEW YORKER, the triumph of the wall-wart. – Syndicated from http://thegallopingbeaver.blogspot.com/

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Electronics

Kiddies LOVE the Dell Inspiron One 2320 All-In-One

Posted December 18th, 2011 by Lena!


In my previous post, Put a Bow on It: Dell Inspiron One 2320 All-In-One, I shared many, many reasons why I love the Dell Inspiron One desktop computer. If you weren’t paying attention (shame on you!), just click the link above and prepare to be blown away with all the amazing features. Remember, it has [...]

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Toshiba: Nominate a Hero Contest

Posted November 19th, 2011 by Lena!


This year, I’m already a hero! (Thanks to Toshiba, of course – and the sweet 55″-Natural-3D-1080p-with-LED-backlighting-and-3D-Blu-ray-player they dropped off at my home. Wait, do I sound like Ralphie in a Christmas story?) You too can recognize the heroes in your life: “Toshiba’s Nominate a Hero contest invites you to pay it forward by nominating a [...]

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Arctic

The Week in Pictures: Cloud Travel, a Vertical Forest in Milan, and More (Slideshow)

Posted October 21st, 2011 by TreeHugger

Image: TreeHugger

We talk a lot about low-impact transportation on TreeHugger, from bikes to electric cars to high speed rail. But this is definitely the first time we’ve talked about traveling on a floating cloud.

We also have a building in Milan t…

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Electronics

DIY Solar Powered Cockroach Toy Is A Perfect Kids’ Project

Posted October 17th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Photo by Joshua Zimmerman/Brown Dog Gadgets

From the same maker who brought us the $3 solar emergency radio, and the DIY solar battery chargers for cell phones and iPhones, comes a fun toy project that is a perfect way to get kids started in learning…

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Animals

Can Robotic Deer Used To Catch Poachers Be Scaled Up for Endangered Species?

Posted October 13th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Real, or not? Makes you think twice before you shoot! Photo by jonnnnnn via Flickr CC

Wildlife officials use robotic deer as decoys to catch poachers. It’s a strategy used for years, and it’s effective. So, could it be used to catch poachers killing …

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Electronics

MIT Artificial Solar Leaf Comes to Life! (Video)

Posted October 13th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Image via MIT

Following a major breakthrough this summer, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by professor Daniel Nocera, have announced that the much-talked-about “artificial leaf” is now a reality. According to a p…

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Electronics

Wireless Brakes for Bikes Developed by Computer Scientists

Posted October 13th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Would you trust wireless breaks when heading down this hill?? Photo by thenoizz via Flickr CC

Scientists at Saarland University have come up with a brake system for bikes that may take awhile to trust. The brakes work wirelessly. It sounds a little r…

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