BlackBerry Q5 launches today in Canada

At long last, the mid-range, Curve successor BlackBerry Q5 is available for sale in Canada. The full-QWERTY device comes featuring a 3.1-inch IPS  display, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 2GB of RAM as well as 8GB of onboard storage space that can affordably be expanded with up to a 32GB microSD card slot.

The pricing is roughly $350 outright or $49 on a 2-year term and to learn more about it, you can read our official review here

The NFC Ring is real and blowing up on Kickstarter!

By Corey Herscu

This is one of those ideas where I scold myself for not being first with it. Simple and brilliant, the NFC (Near Field Communication) Ring is plastic, NFC-lined ring you wear on your finger which can be coded to carry data needed for NFC transactions. Designed to make your life easier. Not only can it be used for such mundane tasks as unlocking your phone or passing along your information, it can also be used for unlocking NFC-enabled doors (when they're available). 

NFC has been a staple feature of many smartphones and tablets, even notebooks, speakers and cameras. Touted as the go-to solution for mobile banking and cashless payments, NFC hasn't really taken off as an e-payment standard. Projects like the NFC Ring can push the technology to the mainstream.

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Review: TIMEX Intelligent Quartz Linear Indicator Chronograph watch

Text and photos by Corey Herscu

As an avid watch collector, nothing makes me more nostalgic than the TIMEX brand. I recall, at around the age of 11, receiving my first "Indigo Ironman Triathalon" watch. It was the most popular at the time (the implementation of the new discernible blue light, rather than the standard low yellow hue) and, using a strong velcro wristband, allowed for full customization; I absolutely loved it and wore it religiously. However, as times change, so do brands and their products; such is the case for TIMEX.

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ICYMI: Corey Herscu talking cottage-friendly gadgets on Global TV this morning

As was previously mentioned, I was back on air this morning on Global TV's "The Morning Show" discussing some cottage-friendly gadget ideas to help make the most of the final weeks of summer. On the docket was the Dyson Hot plus Cool, Huawei portable hotspot, Sony Xperia Z smartphone, Canon D820 waterproof digital camera, among others. Hit jump for the fill segment.

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