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RODE smartLav Microphone [Review]

  If you're into recording audio, or just making your video audio sound better, you'll probably recognize the name RODE. The Australian company designs and makes high quality microphones and audio software. For Christmas I got the RODE smartLav. It's a professional-grade wearable microphone that connects into your iOS device via the headphone jack and...

New Angry Birds Game is EPIC! [Review]

There seems to be no end to the Angry Birds franchise. Rovio's latest edition combines everyone's favourite birds and pigs into an epic RPG. Angry Birds Epic is currently only available in the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand app stores, with a larger launch scheduled for later this spring. Now I did have some hesitations...

Easy Home Automation with the WeMo Light Switch from Belkin

  Thanks to Belkin and its line of WeMo products, you don't need to overhaul your home or build a new one to take advantage of advances in home automation. I've been using their WeMo Switch for a couple of years, and this past Christmas I got the WeMo Light Switch. It's easy to setup...

Helium Digital Tempered Glass Screen Shield Review

Our good friends over at Helium Digital sent me one of their tempered glass screen shields for review, and without a doubt, this is my new favourite screen shield for my iPhone 5S. Take a look at my video review. If you’re not familiar, tempered glass is a type of glass that is processed to...

The Dairy – Mobile Device Cases With Flare

  Finding that perfect case for your iOS device can be a challenge, especially if you're looking for something different that better suits your style. It's often said if you can't find what you want, make it yourself. That's just what one man in Australia did. Cameron started The Dairy after being unable to find...

Anki Drive Review – Next Generation Racing at your Fingertips

  Anki Drive was unveiled during the 2013 WWDC keynote address. It's a combination of your classic slot cars, mixed with some real life video game play and some next generation technology. The result is a fast paced, customizable fun racing game for the entire family. Take a look at Anki Drive in action in...

Nest Protect Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector [Review]

CES 2014 gave us a look at a lot of cool new technology. The big trends from this years show were wearable technology, 4K and smart homes — and one of the leaders in smart technology is Nest. Nest unveiled its Thermostat in 2011. I’ve been using mine for a year now and I love...

ZAGG Origin 2-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker System [Review]

I'm not much of an audiophile but when it comes to listening to music I know what I like and don't like. I like something that doesn't sound flat and something with a little kick to the bass, something that isn't always present with portable Bluetooth speakers. So I was really excited to try the...

ZAGG Arsenal: Rugged Protection For Your iPhone 5/5s [Case Review]

ZAGG has come a long way since it first started making protective shields for your electronic devices. It now offers an iPhone case to compliment the protection provided by its invisibleSHIELD screen shields. It's called the Arsenal. Currently ZAGG has one for the iPhone 5, although it will work with the 5s. You just won't...

FitBit Flex Fitness Band Review

Back in February I took a look at the Jawbone UP fitness tracking bracelet, and I was very impressed. I still use it to this day, although not as much as I probably should. In the review I mentioned the FitBit Flex. Since then, many people people have asked if I've tried FitBit's offering and...