Pretty popular toys these two but the Amazon Echo was the first to hit the market, but the Google Home is gaining ground. Hopefully the infographic, courtesy of: Halfprice, will help you understand some more about the Assistants.
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Ford Created a Hat to Keep Truck Drivers Awake While on the Road
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100,000 police-reported crashes are the direct result of driver fatigue each year, which results in an estimated 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and $12.5 billion in monetary losses. And that’s an extremely conservative estimate, because it’s hard to ascertain whether accidents are due to drowsiness. In the case of […]
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Slurp Away With this New Noise Cancelling Fork
I enjoy eating Ramen noodles once in a while, and if you’re also a fan of the quick and satisfying instant meal, you know as well as I do that it’s practically impossible to fully enjoy it without, well, a lot of slurping. It’s almost as if instant noodles were created with slurping in mind […]
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Review of the Canon Pixma MG5750
If you are looking for a high quality wireless all-in-one printer from one of the best-known printer manufacturers in the world then you could consider the Canon PIXMA MG5750. Canon have a well-earned reputation for designing quality printers that are innovative, reliable and efficient. Not only does the MG5750 deliver great print quality, it is ideal for both […]
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Aibo, Sony’s Robot Puppy, is Back
You may remember Sony’s original Aibo robot dogs, which went on the market in 1999. Sony decided to stop production in 2006 after selling about 150,000 Aibos, but it would seem the electronics giant has had a change of heart, because they have announced that Aibo is making a comeback – and is cuter than […]
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Top Gadget Gifts for Under $50
It’s easy to overspend on holiday gifts, especially if, like me, you have a large family. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for cool gifts that are reasonably priced. You can’t go wrong with gifts that cost $50 or less, and I’m sure you’ll find something for everyone on your list right here. Amazon’s […]
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OJO to Launch Projector for Nintendo Switch – and Other Devices
Nintendo Switch is decidedly a great gaming platform that has quickly gained in popularity since its launch back in March of this year. It supports a lot of games, is addictive, and it’s fun to play with friends and family. The Switch is small, and so can go with you anywhere, but unfortunately, most people […]
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Apple’s New Leather MacBook Sleeve Makes a Quiet Appearance
Apple is famous for its gadgets; iPhones, iPads, MacBooks are all very popular but, as with any fancy gadgets, they are also prone to be damaged when dropped or otherwise mishandled. And that’s why Apple also makes sleeves for all of these gadgets, to help protect them and make them last longer. Well, for the […]
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How Technology has Transformed Office Design in Many Ways
For many decades, offices have often been boring spaces where the daily grind really feels like a grind. Beige walls, row after row of grey desks and flickering strip lights don’t do anything to inspire, but thanks to technology, this has changed. Instead of projectors and bulky desktops, lightweight and fast gadgets have made the […]
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Sphero Introduces the Sphero Mini
Sphero, better known for its hit products like R2-D2, BB-8, Lighting McQueen and Spider Man, have created a smaller version of the Sphero 2.0 and dubbed it the Sphero Mini. Sphero’s line of connected play products have proved to be very popular. They combine robotics and digital technology, and the results are fun, innovative ‘toys’ […]
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Drones are Invaluable Helpers in the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
I’ve recently written about drones being tested to help lifeboats looking for people at sea, and it is common knowledge that they are being used by a variety of agencies (including police departments to find missing persons, and fire departments to safely inspect damage buildings and structures). In terrible and damaging natural disasters like recent […]
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Amazon’s New Fire HD 10 Tablet’s Awesome Features
I have two Fire Kindles. I love them. They’re great for a variety of things – games, web browsing, video chatting, even documents and calendars. And even though I already have two of them, I have Fire Kindle envy. Because let me tell you, this new tablet is something else. First, because it’s only $149.99, […]
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Electric Bikes: Great for Your Health… and the Environment
To get into shape, you need to do a little hard work. There are a lot of ways to get rid of that excess flab – exercise, diet, surgery. The latter option can be expensive and potentially dangerous, but for those who want to avoid exercise, it’s an easy choice. By shedding pounds the natural […]
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Do You Have a Hard Time Following Conversations? You Might Need One of these Top-of-the-Line Hearing Aids
Being hearing impaired is no fun. It often means missing out on meaningful conversations, saying ‘what?’ a lot and being told that you’re speaking way too loudly – that is, if you don’t find yourself screaming just to be able to hear your own voice. But hearing aid technology has come a long way since the […]
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Apple Gets Jack From Android Users Thanks To Headphone Debacle
With months left until the iPhone 8 is expected to hit shelves, Apple is more than ready to let its commemorative 10th anniversary smartphone bury the previous iPhone 7 line. Scratch only the surface and this may seem unfair. Why would Apple try to ignore a generation that now accounts for 80% of all iPhone […]
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How to Manage Your Tech on Business Trips
Going on a business trip means bringing your tech along for ease of access to your files and projects. Chances are high that you’ll make a presentation of some kind. It might be to a large group or a handful of people. Either way, you’ll need tech that’s easy to manage, is simple to set up, […]
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How to Game or Work for Hours (without Wrecking Your Posture)
If you spend a lot of time sitting down, you could be messing up your posture in the process. People aren’t meant to be hunched over all day. The human body is made for movement! That said, your work and/or hobbies might require you to sit down for several hours at a time. Whether you’re […]
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Cool (and Useful) Gadgets for Your Dorm
August is right around the corner, and if you’re a college or university student that doesn’t live at home, it means it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll need for school – and for your dorm room. Here are some cool gadgets that won’t guarantee you’ll make the honor roll, but they’ll certainly make […]
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Can Cell Phone Providers Keep Up with an Ever-Changing Industry?
Cell phones are an ever-changing industry. With advancements in technology, every new phone needs to have newer and better features to be able to keep up with it’s competitors. Virtually every phone made today has touchscreen capabilities and high-res cameras. So, to keep the game moving forward, companies like Samsung have kept their competitors on […]
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Google Canadian’s Home Speaker Will Be Bilingual
Google announced earlier this month that it would be launching its Home Speaker in Canada on June 26th of this year. The good news is that the Canadian version of the AI assistant will be fully bilingual, fluently speaking and understanding both English and French Canadian. This is big news, as the assistant only knew […]
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The Punkt MP01 is the Newest Digital Detox Gadget
You can now (again, if you’re that old) party like it’s 1992. That’s the year the first text message was sent from a computer to a cell phone and now, 25 years later, you can go back to basics with the Punkt MP01 phone. The small gadget retails for $295 and only lets you do […]
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Top fitness trends and gadgets through the decades #infographic
Fitness and gadget trends have definitely underwent dramatic transformation over the past few decades. Check out this amazing infographic prepared by eBates and discover peculiar fitness & gadget trends over the past century.
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Top Cool Gadgets that Can Improve Your Home
Looking to make an investment in the technology that’s not only cool and keeps you on the cutting edge, but also has significant benefits throughout your home, this is just one reason why you may be considering cool home gadgets to improve your lifestyle. Technology has invaded every aspect of our individual lives, and some […]
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3 Cool Gadgets for $150 or Less
Gadgets can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for a high quality product that combines good functionality and durability. So when we find high-end gadgets at reasonable prices, we feel the urge to spread the news. Here are 3 extremely cool gadgets that you can get for $150 or less – before taxes, that is. […]
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Innovative Drone Uses [Infographic]
Drones are often viewed as toys or as not having much use other than as a hobby. But this is no longer the case and drones are now being used in a wide number of industries. Drones can provide a unique angle and offer a service that wasn’t available before. They can be used to […]
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Best Buy to Rent Gadgets for a Trial Period
We’ve all been there. We hear about this great product, do some online research, read reviews and make up our mind to go out and get it. Only it really isn’t what we expected, or it doesn’t suit our needs, or we later find a better version of the same item. It’s frustrating not to […]
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The iPad Pro 10.5: A Huge Step Forward for Apple
We’ve come to expect superior quality from Apple’s products, and it’s iPad line is no exception. It’s not quite the personal computer that Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook predicted last year, but it’s closer than it’s ever been. Let’s start with the iPad Pro 10.5’s bigger, better screen. I mean, that’s 10 and a […]
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Chromecast, Wi-Fi and Exceptional Sound – Brookstone’s ‘Big Blue Party’ Speaker Has it All
Brookstone’s Big Blue Party Wi-Fi speaker is truly the one to rule them all. If you’re wondering why it’s called a party speaker, let us enlighten you: it provides 360 degree sound output, which definitely makes it the center of the party. Plus, it’s an all-weather, water resistant speaker, so it’s sure to be the […]
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The Latest Technological Advancements for Trading Platforms on Your Smartphone
The smartphone is a modern marvel which has come to dominate our daily lives. While such light-speed communications technology would have been considered the work of a fiction writer two decades ago, consumers now employ these devices to address numerous tasks. In fact, recent studies have shown that four out of five individuals utilise their […]
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Surprising Features Of the Pro Retina’s Touch Bar
At this point, everyone’s heard of Apple’s infamous Touch Bar on its new(ish) line of MacBook Pros. The ultra-sensitive OLED touchscreen found above the numbers replaced the classic line of function buttons. Whether you’re still grieving their loss, or you’ve gone dark side and embraced what the haptic bar can do, there’s a hidden side […]