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A Toronto based software developer, musician and electronics enthusiast, Phil Tucker is constantly putting technology to work in new and ingenious ways. If he's not programming, playing music, modifying a new gadget or sailing the Great Lakes then there's really no telling what he's up to. You can follow Phil on Twitter (@unmaintained) or contact him at phil@sync.ca.

OL May 16, 2011
Facebook fails to prevent 7.5 million preteens from becoming active users Facebook fails to prevent 7.5 million preteens from becoming active users

A survey conducted by Consumer Reports revealed that in the past year 7.5 million active Facebook users were under the age of 13, is the social network doing enough to prevent underage accounts?

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N May 12, 2011
Facebook admits engineering a clumsy smear campaign against rival Google Facebook admits engineering a clumsy smear campaign against rival Google

Facebook has confessed to secretly hiring a PR firm for the purpose of spreading anti-Google stories in what’s been called a “clumsy smear” campaign.

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HG May 6, 2011
Electric motorcycles gear up: 5 head turning green machines Electric motorcycles gear up: 5 head turning green machines

This year brings new innovations in design and technology to electric motorcycles in Canada and abroad.

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OL May 3, 2011
Video: Tactile transmission device lets you send a kiss by wire Video: Tactile transmission device lets you send a kiss by wire

The Kajimoto Laboratory in Japan has created a device which aims to digitally transmit the feeling of a kiss.

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TT May 2, 2011
Hotels combat theft with towel tracking RFID chips Hotels combat theft with towel tracking RFID chips

New washable RFID tracking chips help hotels prevent thousands of pool towels and bathrobes from checking out every month.

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N April 28, 2011
Vegetarians on Vespas: Are you a Mac or a PC person? Vegetarians on Vespas: Are you a Mac or a PC person?

A recent survey reveals some interesting differences between self-identified Mac and PC people.

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HG April 24, 2011
Midnight Shot NV-1: New digital camera shoots in pitch dark Midnight Shot NV-1: New digital camera shoots in pitch dark

The new Midnight Shot NV-1 from ThinkGeek can take photos in complete darkness and even see through some types of fabric and materials.

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OL April 19, 2011
Does Facebook feel like cuddling to you? Does Facebook feel like cuddling to you?

A study has revealed that social networking may trigger the release of a feel-good chemical knows as the “cuddle hormone” in the human body.

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TT April 14, 2011
Television is evolving: Are you ready? Television is evolving: Are you ready?

At long last the internet and TV have joined forces, here’s what’s in it for you.

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TT April 11, 2011
Content for Canadians: [adult swim] for iPhone and iPad brings it Content for Canadians: [adult swim] for iPhone and iPad brings it

In the App Store, a marketplace where Canadians are constantly being locked out of free content, [adult swim] offers up the key to a video treasure trove.

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