Ted Kritsonis
Editor Cellular/Mobile Technology
I’m a fortunate man in being able to do the fun job of following and reporting on one of the most exciting industries in the world today. In my time covering consumer tech, I’ve written for a number of publications, including the Globe and Mail, Yahoo! Canada, CBC.ca, Canoe, Digital Trends, MobileSyrup, G4 Tech, PC World, Faze and AppStorm. I’ve also appeared on TV as a tech expert for Global, CTV and the Shopping Channel.
I’m a fortunate man in being able to do the fun job of following and reporting on one of the most exciting industries in the world today. In my time covering consumer tech, I’ve written for a number of publications, including the Globe and Mail, Yahoo! Canada, CBC.ca, Canoe, Digital Trends, MobileSyrup, G4 Tech, PC World, Faze and AppStorm. I’ve also appeared on TV as a tech expert for Global, CTV and the Shopping Channel.
Netatmo unveils two new smart home products at CES 2017
Netatmo has unveiled two new smart home devices to its current lineup at CES in Las Vegas, both of which are utilitarian and safety-conscious. One is the Indoor Security Siren, a unit that does exactly what its name implies, and the other is the Smart Smoke Alarm, which also does what you think it should. Both are smart in that they work through Netatmo’s mobile app for easy management and control.
Wireless headphones to stick to your fitness routine
Being active and taking your music with you is generally easier if you can do it wirelessly. Headphones and earbuds are increasingly going wireless using Bluetooth, connecting to your smartphone or tablet without the need to plug in a cable. Some are built to handle the rigours of a workout or long run by withstanding sweat while pumping out tunes.
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch review
Samsung comes back to market again with its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, a model that comes in two distinct versions: the Frontier and Classic. This review focuses on the Frontier, which is the active and fully-loaded of the two, thanks to a rugged design and new features that make it pretty robust.
Jabra Sport Elite wireless earbuds review
The term “cord-cutting” usually refers to cutting off a cable TV subscription, but the movement toward making headphones and earbuds wireless is already afoot, and Jabra is aiming to lead the way with the Sport Elite. Entirely cord-free, these wireless Bluetooth earbuds are designed to ensure tangled cables are never a problem, while throwing in certain fitness features to keep you moving.
Choosing the right smartphone this holiday season
Canada’s wireless carriers note this time of year as being heavy with new smartphone purchases and activations, and aside from the holidays driving that, the choice in hardware plays a big role too. Which smartphone should you go for? What makes one a better fit than another? We look at some of the standouts worthy of your attention.
Samsung Gear VR (2016) review
Samsung’s latest Gear VR headset continues the direction the company pursued when it entered the consumer VR space last year. Rather than going with a radical redesign or altering the user experience, this headset is a lot like the last one, only with some slight tweaks to make it look and feel a little different.
360fly 4K camera review
Great images will always look great in 2D, but when you can shoot from a 360-degree point of view, the perspective changes. That’s because the perspective is entirely interactive, letting you move or pan the image in any direction to get a different angle. The 360fly 4K is a 360 camera that captures the world that way, and is made to do it in rugged situations.
CarPlay and Android Auto: what you need to know
When using your smartphone at home or out and about, you may take for granted all the access you have, but in the car, it’s a different story. Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are both automotive infotainment platforms designed to bridge the software divide between phones and vehicles, giving you more direct access to some of the apps you use most.
Google Daydream View VR headset review
As crazy as actual reality seems to have been in the world lately, virtual reality, or VR, offers a level of escapism that can make one feel like being in a different time or place. Google has entered that fray now with the Daydream View.
Netatmo Healthy Home Coach review
You might not know it, but the air quality in your home — or a particular room in your home — may be worse than whatever pollution is lingering outside. Netatmo’s Healthy Home Coach is a device that monitors the air quality in a room and provides insight in a very simple way through a companion app for iOS and Android.
