(ARA) – Some interior design trends are hard to understand. That jagged piece of cement that is supposedly a chair or headache-inducing paint color may look great in the glossy pages of a design magazine, but would average people really want it in their own living room? Fortunately, there is a growing trend in interior [...]

(ARA) – With warm weather luring us outside for fun outdoor activities, using a digital camera ensures timeless memories with family and friends are captured in a snap. Even with increased smartphone usage, – a recent Consumer Electronics Association report stated that 43 percent of consumers have used a smartphone in the past year to [...]

(ARA) – Smartphones are quickly gaining in popularity. With a virtual world in the palm of users’ hands, they can easily access email, social networking sites, news, videos, music, images, files, mapping and more. While the possibilities may seem endless, consumers should consider one limit: their budgets. The allure of smartphones may be hard to [...]

(NC)—If you haven’t already ditched your landline, this may be the advancement that convinces you to get rid of it once and for all. What if your TV was your telephone and you could take your calls in high definition while watching TV? New devices called TVPhones are doing exactly that, and causing excitement as the [...]

(NC)—Our tech-driven world has transformed the way we interact with each other and the tools we use to function day-to-day. While home devices are designed to make life easier, those less comfortable with gadgets face increasing pressure to plug in. “Luckily for us, the devices we use on a daily basis are becoming more intuitive,” [...]

A new Web site—www.wirelessaccessibility.ca—aims to improve the usability of wireless devices for those with sensory or physical limitations. Launched by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), in partnership with the Mobile Manufacturers Forum, the Web site serves as a central location where users will find up-to-date information on how to stay connected and increase productivity [...]

(NC)—You may have heard about AMBER Alerts, but did you know you can get them directly on your mobile phone as a text message? Wireless AMBER Alerts, an initiative by the RCMP, OPP and Canada’s wireless industry, has taken a proactive stance on protecting children. The program began to ensure that mobile phone users in [...]

Do you spend a lot of traveling for business? Traveling, in of itself, can be stressful, but taking along your favorite geeky gadgets that can help streamline the process is always a good idea. Below are some of our favorite travel gadgets in no particular order. Kindle I love my Amazon Kindle. As a huge [...]

(ARA) – More people are sharing photos and videos online with friends and family, as well as those they’ve never met. Consider this: One hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every second. Pinterest, which lets people collect and share digital images, has grown to about 12 million users since launching in 2010. The growth [...]

(ARA) – Today’s digital cameras do more than take photos. They capture video, help share photos instantly with family and friends, and automatically adjust settings to take the best shots. In addition, the technology in digital cameras – just like personal electronics and smartphones – is always evolving. “There’s no better time to be a [...]