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Google preparing an Android-powered attack on your living room

Posted February 12th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

Unlike its rivals Microsoft and Apple, Google doesn’t build and sell anything in retail boxes to consumers. But that could change sooner than you think…

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Women buy more “hot” gadgets than men

Posted January 26th, 2012 by Phil Tucker

New research suggests women are more likely than men to pick up the latest high tech gizmo.

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CES 2012: Wackiest gadgets

Posted January 16th, 2012 by Steve Peterson

There’s always lots of cool gizmos and gear to check out at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, but there are also some very odd or unusual items too. These are 11 of the wackiest.

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Plants vs Gadgets: Cold and calculating tech goes green and leafy

Posted December 16th, 2011 by Phil Tucker

Amidst growing ecological concerns the technology industry is finding new ways to support and integrate plant life. Here are 10 examples of innovative green-thumbed gadgets.

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10 tips on protecting your new internet-connected gadgets

Posted December 7th, 2011 by Rhonda Callow

A recent survey concluded that Canadians value their digital assets – things like photos, emails and apps – at over $48,000. So it’s really a no-brainer that it’s important to protect the devices these assets are stored on. Here are some tips o…

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How to watch web video on your TV

Posted December 6th, 2011 by Lee Mathews

Checking out your favourite YouTube videos and watching Netflix has never been easier, and we have gadgets like these to thank.

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Ten things your kid will never see

Posted December 1st, 2011 by Phil Tucker

As technology races forward it’s inevitable that once common sights are relegated to the history books. Here are ten examples of nostalgia that today’s kids will never see.

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War gadgets: tech that came from the military

Posted November 30th, 2011 by Marc Saltzman

Sometimes our greatest breakthroughs are inspired by our most trying times. These inventions all got their start trying to solve military challenges.

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Once you’ve had 80 inches, nothing else will do!

Posted November 29th, 2011 by Allan W Janssen

By Peter Nowak It’s true what they say: once you’ve tried 80 inches, you never want to go back. I’m talking, of course, about televisions (get your mind out of the gutter). I recently spent a few days with Sharp’s new 80-inch Aquos TV and, having fallen in love, I’m sad to say I have [...]

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Plush polar bear robot fights snoring

Posted November 23rd, 2011 by Lee Mathews

This friendly bear isn’t going to empty your pic-a-nic basket. He just wants to make sure you get a good night’s sleep.

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Would you buy a Facebook phone?

Posted November 23rd, 2011 by Lee Mathews

The Facebook phone could be real this time… but does anyone even want one?

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Did you buy a fire sale BlackBerry PlayBook?

Posted November 20th, 2011 by Lee Mathews

Until December 1st, BlackBerry PlayBook prices have been slashed. Is it enough to get you to part with your hard-earned cash?

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The Bridge remote rules your Internet-ready home theatre

Posted November 15th, 2011 by Lee Mathews

The average remote is great for tasks like adjusting volume, skipping forward or back, and turning devices off and on. They’re not nearly as useful when it comes to the internet features on our connected devices.

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Style Days Of Christmas: HP Envy Printer Giveaway

Posted November 11th, 2011 by Style Blog

It’s 11-11-11, and as promised, our Style Days of Christmas Giveaways begin!!! Are you feeling lucky? Well, you shoud! The giveaways are really a way to say THANK YOU to my lovely readers for supporting this little bloggity blog, for following, liking,…

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{holiday gift guide} kodak hero 9.1 printer absolutely fantastic for the holidays!

Posted November 7th, 2011 by Jodi Shaw

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Capturing those magical moments over the Holidays is something all of us look forward to.  Sharing those special photos of the kids opening their presents, your Christmas tree, those family dinners and events you celebrated is something all of us want to do.  Whether we upload them to Facebook, email them or even scrapbook them [...]

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Walk – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide

Posted November 6th, 2011 by internal_affair

Keep up-to-date with astronomical sightings and star trivia while interactively learning about the night sky with this app, which will transfix the inner stargazer in all of us and comes ready for download to the iPhone or iPad.
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Gadgets that can survive the elements (and then some!): extreme tech photo gallery

Posted November 1st, 2011 by Rhonda Callow

Here’s a look at several gadgets that have been designed to survive the most severe conditions. We’re talkin’ intense heat, extreme cold, massive shock and vibration, water, and even space. Oh yeah, bring it.

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cmkl: I am one of the four million people who bought an iPhone 4S last weekend

Posted October 17th, 2011 by cmkl

Or at least I put a deposit down on the thing. Apparently it’ll be showing up in a Rogers store near me some time soon. . . . → Read More: cmkl: I am one of the four million people who bought an iPhone 4S last weekend – Syndicated from http://cm…

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DIY Solar Powered Cockroach Toy Is A Perfect Kids’ Project

Posted October 17th, 2011 by TreeHugger

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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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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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