Free app puts your face on the cover of magazines
More than one million people are faking out their friends with Faker$, a free app that lets you put yourself – or friends and family members – on the cover of famous magazines, newspapers, movie posters, and more.
Wibbitz: Create a broadcast-like video from your website
One of the innovative start-ups I visited while in Israel was a company that turns websites and articles into a 90-second video summary. Check it out.
How to fight back against ‘ransomware’
Symantec has released new research on ‘ransomware,’ which is growing throughout Western Europe and North America. Here’s what you need to know.
Sony’s Reader app on iOS: Better late than never?
iPad owners have no shortage of ebook apps to choose from, be it Apple’s own iBooks, Kobo, Amazon’s Kindle and dozens of others. Curiously missing was Sony’s Reader app. Until now.
Fewer owners planning to stick with iPhone
More and more iPhone owners say they’re ready to try something different next time.
Tech Talk: How to create a viral video, and Windows Phone 8
In this week’s Tech Talk radio show, I chat with DollarShaveClub.com about how to create a viral video hit, plus I also catch up with Microsoft to hear about why consumers should consider Windows Phone 8 for smartphones.
Teens with smartphones are more likely to be sexually active, study suggests
According to a yet-to-be released study, teens with smartphones are more sexually active than those without, and likely to engage in risky behaviour.
Tech Talk: iPad mini impressions and the skinny on a USB security stick
In this week’s Tech Talk show, we talk about Apple’s iPad mini unveiling, the Windows 8 launch and how to remove malware on your computer that got past your antivirus program.
‘Apparent’ app helps parents manage kids play-dates
Parents of young kids know it can be tricky to manage their busy social schedules. A new app aims to help you out.
Pro tips for taking better smartphone photos
You know you use your smartphone to snap pictures – even though it’s inferior to a standalone camera – so at least take heed to these following tips from a Toronto-based professional photographer.

