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Test driving the Blackberry Key2
I take the Blackberry Key2 smartphone for a test drive and unexpectedly enjoyed its physical keyboard way more than I thought I would.
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Checking out some Logiix mobile accessories
Logiix sent me a bunch of mobile accessories and I review my favourites
Wired Wednesday 013: Smart Pill Dispenser, copying 3D printed objects by sound and the Samsung Galaxy S7 launches
Wired Wednesday 013: Smart Pill Dispenser, copying 3D printed objects by sound and the Samsung Galaxy S7 launches
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Weekly technology talk with Ben Wilson on News 1130 radio in Vancouver
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Sony Xperia ZL Smartphone Preview
I recently had the chance to check out a prototype model of Sony’s new Xperia ZL Android smartphone. It was an overview of their soon to be released smartphone and I’ll have a review unit soon to put it through it’s paces. But what I did see, was pretty impressive.
Tech Tuesday: Ubuntu Smartphones & Slingshot water treatment device
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver, I talked about these items: Ubuntu based smartphones are coming: Later this year, a new smartphone platform is expected to debut. Smartphones running on the Linux based Ubuntu operating system will be available. Basically a desktop computer in a handheld form factor, you’ll be able to dock…
Tech Tuesday: A Smartphone on your wrist & RIM’s launch of BlackBerry 10
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver, I discussed these items: Neptune Pine Smart Watch: Smartwatches have been around for awhile now but have always been used as an extention to your smartphone. The Neptune Pine wants to be the watch that replaces your smartphone with it’s integrated Android operating system, wifi, built in…
Tech Tuesday: Nanocoat your smartphone & use it to capture the Olympics
This week on News 1130 Radio in Vancouver, I talked about these topics: Nanocoat your Smartphone: A California company, Liquipel, will make your smartphone (mostly) waterproof with a nanocoating that it applies to your device. While not 100% waterproof, this coat will protect your device from splashes and quick dunks that would destroy an untreated…
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Samsung Galaxy S III first impressions
Last week, Samsung Canada loaned me their latest flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S III (or S3 as the cool kids call it) ahead of their big launch June 21th in North America: After being thoroughly impressed with the Galaxy Note, I was excited to try out the latest generation of the Galaxy line. Like…