Talking tech highlights of 2013 on Global TV's "The Morning Show"

This morning I had the opportunity to go on Global's "The Morning Show" to candidly discuss some of the big tech stories of 2013, and give some predictions going into 2014. Among the topics discussed were Apple's new iPhone 5s and 5c, Google's Nexus 5, Tesla's Model S launching in Canada, all things wearable technology, and of course video sharing. 

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The Pro's and Con's of: buying a "Smart TV"

If any of you follow my technological meanderings, you'll know I also write about technology for Toronto-based Notable.ca, the website run by - and made for - young professionals. Last week I posted about my time using a monstrous 80" Smart TV from Sharp and it had me thinking: rather than regurgitating my work, site to site, why not take some of my posts on other sites and turn them into something creative here? So I am. Starting today, I am going to write a quick, easy to use, pros and cons post focused on emerging and innovative technologies that I get to spend time with.  Something you can use as a cheat sheet; print it out and take with you the next time you're shopping for said product. 

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Video: Sony's Internet Player with Google TV demoed, available in August

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Earlier today, Sony launched the first Canadian GoogleTV with their new Internet Player. Some of the cooler features include a new remote control with a trackpad and a touch keyboard. The Internet Player, which will sell for $200 and is available for pre-orders, will start shipping in mid-August. Aside from featuring Google Apps and various types of streaming content, it will also have access to the Chrome browser as well as some Google games. 

Review: Sharp Aquos Quattron LE810 LED 40-inch HDTV

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When I heard that Sharp was coming out with an HDTV that defied the trend and focused instead on enhancing the viewing experience by adding yellow to the RGB red, green and blue, I was a bit sceptical. After all, how much difference would and additional colour make in the scheme of things. Well, it turns out that adding yellow to RGB makes a big difference.

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