Tech Talk: Mother’s Day Gadgets
In this week’s radio show I answer questions from listeners about recommended Mother’s Day gadget ideas, including e-book readers, tablets, laptops, cameras and music players.
Mother’s Day tech & gadget gift guide
Sure, Mother’s Day should be about letting mom know you love her; showering her with niceness; enabling her to take the day off and relax; perhaps bringing her breakfast in bed … but, hey, nobody said moms don’t appreciate a little tech bling too!
Rockaway’s Bluetooth earbuds a sound investment
This $99 pair of in-ear headphones let you listen to your music wirelessly, including support for two-way conversation if a call comes in.
Samsung goes retro with vacuum tube speaker dock
Sync is in NYC for the launch of a new speaker dock from Samsung. But this product is quite unique as it fuses old-school parts with modern technology.
What to do with your old iPad
Buying the new iPad? Here’s a look at a few suggestions on what to do with your older tablet – such as trading it in, selling it or tips to handing it down to kids.
Can the $199 BlackBerry PlayBook compete with a $419 iPad 2?
Should RIM be shaking in their boots following Apple’s latest iPad event?
Photo leaked of radical new BlackBerry smartphone
RIM has been no stranger to the news lately, whether it’s a high-profile CEO shake-up, shrugging off takeover rumours or readying the upcoming PlayBook 2.0 software due out this month. But here’s something else you might not have expected.
Want a good sleep? Don’t bring your tablet to bed
A medical expert warns against curling up with a tablet to read an e-book before bed – if you want to have a good night’s sleep, that is.
Kobo claims ‘record sales’ of e-readers over holidays
Has Canada gone e-book happy? Kobo says the Great White North and other countries have scooped many more readers. Did you receive (or gift) one over the holidays?
Buying new tech toys? Here’s how to protect them
‘Tis the season to pick up new gadgets and gear, so here we discuss how to ensure your purchases can withstand the test of time.



