Review

As a beginner turntable, a conversation piece, a display model for your favourite picture disc or coloured variant, the Fuse Vert vertical turntable provides a whimsical, space-saving solution for playing back records.

  With so much content available from such a variety of sources, more and more Canadians are looking at cutting their cable bills. One option to consider is taking advantage of TV stations that broadcast free over-the-air (OTA). I was able to test out the Homeworx HD Digital Converter Box combined with the Clearstream 4 Outdoor antenna and a Philips PVR and was surprised how many channels I was able to pick up in my little corner of the world. With this equipment it is a very economical and simple way to get a bunch of free OTA TV channels.

Roland has revamped most of the models in the FP line this year. The refinements in the new FP-30X make this keyboard an excellent instrument for many situations and players.

The Adagio California Infrared 2" Professional Blowout Brush is a great tool to help achieve smooth, straight, sleek hair at home.

The Audio-Technica ATR 2100x and ATR 2500x microphones offer a host of great features for podcasting and other recording applications. Here's my full review.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is coming out March 20th, 2025. Read Jon Scarr's hands-on preview, exploring its exciting dual-protagonist gameplay.

The AirPop Active+ Halo is a reusable smart face mask that protects you from dust, mould, and microbial particles in the air.

Sometimes bigger is better. The Raycon Power is an oversized 360-degree portable speaker designed for loud outdoor parties and late-night karaoke sessions.

I recently took the time to visit Microsoft’s first ever Surface Café on Toronto’s Queen Street West. You can read about the session I attended where DC comic book artist (and the guy who currently draws Batman) Francis Manapul showed how Microsoft’s new tablet has become an integral part of his digital workflow. But I wasn’t just at the Surface Café for demonstrations and to see how the Surface Pro 3 went over with an audience largely comprised of creative professionals. This was my chance to get my hands on a Surface Pro 3 to see if it lives up to Microsoft’s claims of being the tablet that can replace your laptop. Here’s what I thought of it.  

The Razer Blade 16 returns for a newer iteration in 2024 as a premium gaming laptop but is there enough here to make a big difference?