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.
Tell off your neighbours with a passive-aggressive Wi-Fi network name
An increasing number of people are using their Wi-Fi network names to air their not-so-neighbourly grievances.
Not yet in Canada, but ‘Parko’ app an awesome idea
Imagine if your smartphone could tell you when there was an available parking spot on the street – so you can stop circling endlessly to find one by chance. ‘Parko’ aims to be that solution.
More Canadians plan to move to iPhone, iPad
If Canadians follow through on their purchase plans, Apple is going to increase its mobile market share in a big, big way.
10 cool gadgets you haven’t heard of
We look at 10 awesome but underrated gadgets you probably don’t know about.
Tech Talk: iPhone 5 hysteria takes over Canada
In this week’s Tech Talk radio show, we talk about the hype, preorder records and line-ups for Apple’s iPhone 5.
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.
Cisco Linksys EA4500 is a networking powerhouse
The latest Wi-Fi home router from Cisco Linksys carries a big price tag, but with a list of features to match.
Get ready to swallow digital pills
A digital pill that measures patient response to medication has been approved by the FDA.

