Clever hardware hacker uses Siri to control smart light bulbs
One hardware hacker trained Apple’s Siri to politely adjust the lighting in his home on command.
Tech Talk: Windows 8 primer, plus your next car will be a smart one
In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — we chat with an automotive expert on how cars are getting smarter, plus we also talk with Microsoft about what makes Windows 8 a worthy upgrade for both casual and hardcore users.
10 video games you need to save for
Some of the games don’t even have release dates yet. But you might want to start saving right now.
Video: Would you like a mirrored TV in your shower?
At the recent TAVES in Toronto, I caught up with the Aeria folks to chat about their mirrored TVs for virtually every room in (and even outside of) the home.
10 cool gadgets you haven’t heard of
We look at 10 awesome but underrated gadgets you probably don’t know about.
Reducing power consumption and saving money with energy monitoring
Adding a real time energy monitoring system to your home could save you as much as 20% on your hydro bill.
Disney’s face cloning technology creates ultra-realistic heads
Disney’s new technology aims to create the most life-like animatronic heads.
Battle of the wireless audio players: Pioneer XW-SMA1/3 vs. Sonos PLAY:3
We take a look at these two wireless audio systems and determine which wins on features and sound quality.
‘Rdio’ streaming music service: Close, but not cigar
How does one of Canada’s leading streaming music services fare with its new updates, nearly two years after its initial debut? We crank it up to 11 for a full review…
Review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ 2012 video game
Fans of the web-slinger will find plenty to like about the latest Spider-Man game, made right here in Canada.

