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Special Tech Gifts From Roku

Does someone on your list love streaming movies or binge watching the latest series? Look no further than Roku for devices that make streaming content simple and flexible. Here are a few versatile devices from Roku that are sure to please the video aficionado on your gift list.

Roku streaming stick

Roku Streaming Stick + – $89.99

Powerful and portable, the Roku Streaming Stick gives the…

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Back to School Ideas

It’s almost time to think about heading back to the dorm for another school year. In order to help make the dorm feel like home we have put together a collection of tech gear that any student would want. Roku Express – $39.99 CAD

The new Roku Express is five times more powerful than its predecessor and offers easy HD streaming at an affordable price. Easy to set up and use, the Express comes with…

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The Evolution of Messaging: How IP Messaging is Upending SMS

The global enterprise messaging industry accounts for 2 trillion messages. In other words, enterprises send that many messages to consumers worldwide each year. This includes transactional messages such as financial notifications from banks; shipping notifications from e-commerce companies; booking details from travel companies; order confirmations from retail companies; and so on. It also…

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Top Gifts for Moms, Dads & Grads

Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Graduation Day. It’s that time when we are scratching our heads for the idea gift for for Mom, Dad or the latest Grad in the family. Here is a list of some of the things I have looked at this year. One of them will surely fill the bill.

Pulse Soundbar Home Theatre– $1,199.99 CDN

For the mom who loves listening to the best audio from her television. The PULSE SOUNDBAR…

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Nomad Wireless Charging Hub

All you need on the road.

If you travel much with your tech I don’t have to tell you about the delights of crawling under tables or reaching behind furniture to plug in the chargers you need for your various devices. With the new Nomad Charging hub you only need to find one outlet. Check out the specs of this cool new charging hub from Nomad.

Specifications

Charges 5 devices simultaneously

1…

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tp-link Smart WiFi LED Bulb Review

Versatile and nicely priced

I was attracted to the tp-link LB130 smart WiFi LED bulb with colour changing hue because of its simple operation..no hubs or adapters needed. The extra WiFi bits make this smart bulb a little bigger and heavier than most but it fits most normal lamps.

Easy smart bulb setup

To get started, you just screw the thing in, turn it on, and pair with it in TP-Link’s “Kasa”…

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Interac predicts December 22, 2017 will be the busiest shopping day of the year

With shoppers racing to find last-minute gifts right before the holidays, December 22, the last Friday before Christmas Eve, is anticipated to be the busiest shopping day of the year, according to data released today by Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation.

According to Interac’s point-of-sale data, Canadians made over 24 million transactions and spent over $1.2 billion on Friday, December…

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New TELUS Shopping Experience at Fairview Pointe-Claire

As the Christmas shopping period gets into full swing TELUS has opened a shiny new TELUS Shopping Experience on the ground floor of Fairview Pointe-Claire. The new store replaces its dated and tiny store on the second floor near The Bay. This is the third Connected Experience concept store TELUS has opened in Canada, the other two are at Edmonton’s Southgate Mall and Toronto’s Eaton Centre.

The…

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6 Ways You're Overspending on Home Security Equipment

6 Ways You’re Overspending on Home Security Equipment

Home security equipment isn’t always cheap. Make sure you’re not spending too much when you could get the same level of security for less.

Home security is a valuable investment for your peace of mind and the protection of your loved ones.

However, many homeowners often find themselves paying excessive rates for their security equipment. As important as it is to feel safe, you can do so without…

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Home Automation Ideas To Make Your House 'Smarter'

Home Automation Ideas To Make Your House ‘Smarter’

Smart home technology is becoming more and more popular. Keep reading for some home automation ideas to make your house ‘smarter’.

Integrating smart technology into normal home features is becoming more and more commonplace.

There are a variety of different home automation devices available in today’s market that make life around the house so much simpler.

Start making your house “smarter”…

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4 Reasons You Need GPS Tracking for Your Everyday Items

Do you always lose things like your keys, wallet, or cell phone? Here’s why you should start looking at GPS tracking to solve those problems.

More than 50% of all smartphone owners use GPS to help them with directions.

While GPS tracking is effective for finding a new restaurant, its usefulness doesn’t end there.

For starters, your smartphone’s built-in GPS chip can help you locate your device…

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5 Best Home Automation Devices in 2017

Are you thinking about upgrading your home with some of the best home automation gadgets? If so, here’s a list of 5 of our personal favorites.

Soon all of the control will be completely out of our hands. Even our cars will soon be driving us instead of the other way around.

We’re not fully in the self-driving car era yet. But plenty of other things in our world are becoming automated and…

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Canadian Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Report Decreasing Confidence in Protecting Their Data from Cyberattack

Nearly half of Canadian employees believe their business is at risk of a cyberattack

According to new research, only a quarter (26 per cent) of Canadian employees at small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are very confident that their organization would be able to keep their business and its information safe from a cyberattack. This number is alarming, especially since it represents a…

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Eufy Genie -- Cheaper Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker

Eufy Genie — Cheaper Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker

Amazon still has not made it’s Echo series of smart speaker available in Canada so I am reviewing this new gadget from Anker cold with no comparison to its competitor from Amazon.

Out of the box, the Genie is similar to the Dot, but it’s a little taller and tapers from the bottom to the top. It has the same buttons on top: volume up and down, a mute button, and the action button, which can be…

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YouTube Shines a Spotlight on Canada

Today, YouTube is launching a new way for Canadians to discover the best and buzziest Canadian content on YouTube. YouTube Spotlight Canada will showcase Canada’s top stars in both French and English, alongside emerging Canadian talent.

Every month, YouTube Spotlight Canada will highlight the creators and the videos that have Canada clicking, watching and sharing. The channel will also feature…

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Extra Juice for Moto Z Play from Moto Turbopower Pack Moto Mod

Hot on the heels of launch of the new Moto Z Play Motorola has delivered the Moto Turbopower Pack Moto Mod. A 3490 mAh battery pack that gives better than an extra day of use to the already powerful built in battery.

But it is more than just a spare battery; for starters it is a bit thinner than last hear’s model but the biggest change to the Moto Turbo Power Pack this year is the addition of…

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