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Review: SuperTooth Crystal in-car speakerphone

  Want to legally take calls in your vehicle, but don’t want to wear a Bluetooth earpiece while driving? Or perhaps while in the car, there’s a call for the family? In either case, you certainly need...

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StarTech portable hard drive enclosure encrypts data in real-time

Encrypting your data is certainly a good way to keep those prying eyes away from confidential, personal and sensitive information. So StarTech has come up with a creative way to easily keep your...

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Wicked Audio Solus DJ headphones make a loud statement

  Headphones have become somewhat of a piece of apparel and sometimes it’s not only how they sound and what they do that’s important but also how they look. Wicked Audio has taken all of these things...

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LG’s first quad-core phone a step in the right direction

LG Optimus 4X HD. (Supplied) With the release of the Optimus 4X HD later this month, LG will no longer playing catch-up in the mobile phone market, it’s setting the bar. Not only is it the company’s...

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LG Optimus G a powerful phone

LG Optimus G. (Supplied) A couple of months ago, I was given a sneak peek of the LG Optimus G, the first quad-core LTE cellphone available in Canada. And I was quite impressed. Now that I have had a...

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HTC goes One step further with its smartphone line

HTC One X+. (Supplied) I have played around with a couple of the HTC One phones, so I was quite eager to test out the HTC One X+, which is the most powerful phone in the line. On the surface, it looks...

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Get the Windows experience on an HTC phone

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer (L) and HTC CEO Peter Chou display the Windows Phone 8X (centre in blue and green) and the Windows Phone 8S (L in yellow and R in orange) during their launch event in New...

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Specialized docking cables ease connection pains

StarTech.com has come up with a new line of Apple docking cables for people who use multiple gadgets and are looking to maximize their utility and help make those connections that much easier. While...

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If iPad mini was a car it might be a BMW 1 Series

Being accustomed to using an iPad, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to leave the iPad at home and take along the iPad mini. I wanted to see if it would live up to my expectations and the...

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Review: NetTALK Duo Wi-Fi VOIP system

There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of phone lines in my household but truth being told, with Skype, Facetime and my iPhone readily available, I hardly use them. While I’m not sure I’m ready to...

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Review: X-Doria Dash Folio for iPad mini

  Whenever a new gadget hits the market I’m always curious as to what kind of case the accessory makers will come up with. And while the iPad mini has been out for a little while, it was likely time...

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Talk Dock brings back that retro feeling

  Headsets, earbuds speakerphones are all great, but watching That 70’s Show or seeing retro in vogue, sometimes makes you yearn for yesteryear. But while the evolution of technology might make...

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Dyson DC51 Animal a small yet mighty vacuum

Okay, saying your vacuum cleaner sucks sounds cliché, but at the end of the day that’s what you really want it to do. For me, a vacuum is a common household gadget that spends most of its life in a...

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Don’t hold your iPad, iKlip it!

iPads have found their way into many homes, offices and coffee shops, but we’re also seeing them being used on stage and in the studio. Presenters, musicians and speakers are using them for practice,...

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Review: Y-cam Home Monitor security camera

Whether you already have a home alarm system or not, if you are looking for an inexpensive way to beef up your indoor security, Y-cam has developed a low-cost plug and play home monitor system that...

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Review: Sharp Aquos LC-60LE857U 3D LED Smart TV

About two and a half years ago I had the opportunity to test-drive Sharp’s 46” Aquos Quattron and gave a review here at Canoe Tech blog. Remember the commercial featuring George Takei (Mr. Sulu from...

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A closer look at the BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry Q10. (Supplied) Now, I’m sure many of you hardcore BlackBerry fans have already ran out and bought the Q10. Having a smartphone with a physical keyboard is the main reason most BlackBerry...

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XPS 18 AIO straddles the line between a tablet and a desktop

XPS 18 All-in-One computer. (Supplied) When I’m in a store, and I see a 24-inch all-in-one computer, with a wireless mouse and keyboard, my mind immediately accepts that’s it’s a desktop replacement....

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Google Moto X is sleek, powerful

Google Moto X. (Supplied) Motorola Mobility has been relatively quiet since Google finalized its purchase of the cellular company last year. But now, with the release of Google Moto X, it’s clear what...

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Belkin Grip Power Case doubles your iPhone 5′s battery life

It’s 10:15pm. Your Bluetooth is switched off. Your brightness slider is down as low as you can stand. A plate of nachos has arrived, and incredibly, no one has moved to Instagram it. (#yum #hellyeah...

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