Review

If you just want a smartphone that does the basics well, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is the ideal mid-range cellphone for you.

Last year, HTC had a hit with its HTC One, considered by many to be the best-looking Android smartphone ever released, not to mention a solid performer. Samsung’s Galaxy S4 ended up running away with the Android sales crown in 2013, but HTC is back this year with the One M8, a successor that’s bigger, looks even better and offers solid performance combined with an innovative new dual camera system. I just spent a few days with HTC’s new flagship and this is probably the best Android smartphone I’ve laid my hands on. And it’s coming soon to Best Buy!

The Devialet Phantom 1 is a unique orb-shaped speaker that's a heavy weight in size and sound, but how does it measure up to other speakers in its class?

Right out of the gate, there are 3 things to really like about the LifeTrak Zone C410 fitness tracker – it tracks your activity level and gives you detailed and useful fitness information, it measures your heart rate just by touching it, and it’s one of the easiest to use fitness trackers I’ve ever tried. It does what it sets out to do and it does it so simply that anyone, even people who find fitness watches and fitness trackers complicated, can pick up and use the device within minutes. 

The Logitech MX Creative Console is a deck built to streamline workflows for creatives with shortcuts for your Mac or PC.

Chances are, any time you visit a playground, your child has just as much fun playing in the sand as he does on the swings or slide. Having a sandbox at home can provide hours of fun, and will come in handy for your garden once your child grows out of it.

The EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Earbuds are great for playing on the go or a chic solution at home for a sleek and functional audio solution, my full review.

Carrying cargo on an e-bike got a lot easier. The Aventon Abound features a large rear rack and passenger footboards to carry kids and cargo.

Chromebooks are one of the fastest growing computing categories. Small, lightweight and inexpensive these Google Chrome OS-powered notebooks have proven ideal for many users including students and small business. They’re great for home too. But what if you want the touchscreen experience that’s become a standard feature on Windows 8 Ultrabooks? You were pretty much out of luck on the Chrome side. Acer has filled that gap quite nicely with the new C720P Chromebook, an 11.6-inch device that combines the advantages of Google’s Chrome OS with a multi-touch display. It’s available now at Best Buy, but if you want a preview of what it’s capable of, I’ve spent some time putting a C720P Chromebook through the paces for a review.

Out of all of the things that have happened since we moved from a quiet cul-de-sac with neighbours to a 12-acre farm, having break-in after break-in has been the worst. Possessions can be replaced but when you lose the sense of security you have in your home? That’s really hard to get back. Thankfully we discovered Arlo smart home security, and I sleep better at night because of those cameras. Here’s my take on Arlo and how we use it on our property.