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Summer may officially be another month away, but the summer weather has been out in full bloom.  Last weekend I spent a beautiful day out in the park with my Kobo Vox in one hand and iPhone in the other, enjoying a good read and some good tunes. 

Of all the questions I get asked about Social Media, the one I get asked most these days is “Why should I use Twitter?”
Fair question, one I am glad people are asking, because even if you do not end up actually using Twitter, I think it is important to understand what it does, and more importantly why some people consider it so valuable.

As a mom of four, I drive alot. I’m the lady who drives the kids back and forth to school. Then I drive to music lessons. Then I drive to movie theatres on Friday nights and birthday parties on Saturdays.  Given how much I’m in my car, the best gift I think I could get this Mother’s Day is something to make all that driving just a bit more entertaining.

Maybe your Mom, Wife, or Mom-to-be is in the same boat, with a long commute or a lot of carpooling, so why not treat her too? Here’s a few gifts that the Mom-who-is-perpetually-stuck-behind-the-wheel would like:

A silent traveler in a desert expanse filled with wind, air, and a shining beacon always across the horizon, Journey was a much anticipated title, and  has been generally well received, but will stalwart game blogger Kurtis find this PSN exclusive a wind beneath his wings, or a sack of hot air?

I’m happy to pass along a positive review to another addition of the Samsung family of Smartphones.  The newBell Samsung Galaxy SII has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect from a Smartphone, with the added benefit of a thinner design and a faster processor.

If you're on a budget but still want to get a gift for Mom on her special day, here are 5 gift ideas under $50. Add some flowers, a nice card and some coupons for helping out around the house and Mom will be sure to feel well treated this Sunday.

Check them out and get inspired...

In case you didn’t already have it marked in your calendar, Mother’s Day is just around the corner – 5 days and counting! Have you picked out the perfect gift yet? If not, we’ve got you covered. Check out this post for some stellar gift ideas for Mom this Sunday.

A few weeks ago I blogged about Rogers One Number, a terrific service that turns your computer into your mobile phone, it saves us money (possibly loads of money) and is a very convenient service on top of that.
So many people have asked me about it, that I made a short demo video of the service.

Get stoked everyone, Jack is back. He has been named on Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time”, he has collaborated with everyone from Bob Dylan to Alicia Keys but he’s never gone out on his own and released a solo album.  Now he's conquered that too.

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that The Avenger’s is not only the biggest action flick to hit the theatres in over a year, but also a chick flick. Not so much because the content of the movie is oriented toward the ladies, but just based on the squeals I heard throughout the theatre last night whenever Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America would grace the big screen. And I wasn’t seated around a bunch of young girls either. The squealing was coming from all around me. I might have even let out a Woo-Hoo or two myself.

The highly anticipated MMO had its first Beta event this past weekend, and resident Game Blogger Kurtis spent some time galavanting about the expanses of Tyria, slaying monsters, gathering goodies, and generally seeking adventure. Now he's here to tell you about it.

With the exception of hockey, winter sports are finished for another year and summer sports are gearing up!  It’s time to get out of the cold and into the sun.

The golf courses are all in full swing…pardon the pun, couldn’t resist that one!  This year is proving to be one of the most popular for golf apps. In fact you’re going to be hard pressed to find a course this summer without seeing a smart phone or two.

It’s a good time to be an Android user!  If you’re a current Android user, or contemplating the benefits of switching to a mobile device that is supported by Android, take a look at the new Google Play menu option on the Google homepage.

Except of course for Canuck Fans, we wait till next year.

Earlier this year I attended a sneak preview screening of The Vow, and to my surprise, it wasn’t the cheesy chick flick I expected. Check out this post for my take on the film, coming out on DVD and Blu-ray May 8th.

Most Moms have super-busy days and can use some portable electronics to help keep them organized but also entertained. Here are some gift ideas for your Mom that will make her feel pampered and help reduced her stress level.

Everyone has more than one TV these days. We have TVs in the living room, bedrooms (even the kid’s rooms!) and kitchens. Although it’s great to be able to watch TV just about everywhere in your house, you probably find yourself gravitating to your living room when you really want to sit down and enjoy an HD movie. Powered with home theatre speakers, Blu-ray players, and Internet connectivity, our living room TVs are where the action is.

But you don’t have to miss out just because you can’t be in your living room at all times – Instead, you can just bring your other TVs up to speed by hooking up a few simple devices.

I predict this will be the summer of the e-reader!  E-Readers are catching on like wildfire, and this summer you’re going to be hard-pressed to find a beach, or a park without seeing them being used.  One major advantage of e-readers like the Kobo is the Pearl eInk screen with 16 levels of gray-scale display. The screen completely eliminates any glare and makes reading outside just as enjoyable compared to a printed book.

There’s no questioning it, mobile technology has been adopted by the masses.  The days of smart phones being an exclusively nerd gadget are long gone and even the most technology challenged are embracing mobile phones and tablets. Most people today, find it hard to live without one.  Almost everywhere I go, I see people on their smart phones. However on the flip side, many people are starting to feel the sting of poor mobile manners.  Over the last month I’ve encountered three situations that we’re all good examples of how not to use your mobile technology.

It seems fashion models aren’t the only things that are getting thinner these days.  The days of heavy, bulky laptops seem to be over, and proof of this is Acer’s 13.3” Ultrabook.  Slim, sleek and sophisticated all came to mind the first time I laid eyes and hands on the latest in Acrer’s product line. 

As many of you know from my past posts I am not a fan of wires.  I’m excited after a week of testing the new Beats Wireless by Dr Dre On-Ear Headphones I have nothing but positive things to say.  I have to admit that I was skeptical at first, as I’ve been disappointed by wireless headphones in the past.  However, Dr Dre’s wireless headphones had me rockin’ out all over the house, all week.

I have to admit, I was pretty resistant to the tablet craze when Apple first launched the iPad. I already have an iPhone and a Macbook, so why on earth would I need to add a tablet to my collection of devices? Despite my opinion on the subject, a tablet eventually snuck its way into our household as my husband claimed he could not do business without one. Ok, fair enough, but what’s in it for me?

The technology rumor mills typically are all hovered around Apple products; however these days Google is attracting lots of interest in a product they hope to launch by the end of 2012, Google Glasses.   Before you read any further, please note that most of what’s circulating is rumor.   People are buzzing about theses glasses, predicting what features they’ll have and which ‘may’ be in testing mode right now, although Google won’t confirm or deny the rumor.

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, the crowd at Coachella was surprised with a hologram depiction of dead rapper Tupac performing with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Could this change big budget tours forever?

After a torrid three days of gratuitous indulgence and familial neglect, Game Blogger Kurtis share's his thoughts and feelings on a weekend spent almost exclusively playing the Diablo III beta.

With the winter months behind us, reality is starting to set in that summer is just around the corner. When I step outside my door these days, there seems to be an army of runners out on the streets.  The one thing I like about winter is it gives me an excuse to stay inside and curl up with the warm glow of my Tablet.  Every year when the good weather arrives it takes me a few weeks to get out of my “snuggle time” with the tablet, and get outside to enjoy the sunshine.

If you were to ask the founders of any start up what their ultimate goal was, chances are their response would be something along the lines of “creating something useful while becoming successful and financially secure.” Well, for two 20-somethings from California, this dream was realized... in record timeIf you were to ask the founders of any start up what their ultimate goal was, chances are their response would be something along the lines of “creating something useful while becoming successful and financially secure.” Well, for two 20-somethings from California, this dream was realized... in record time

Spring is a time of colour, and I have spent the last week pushing all my black and grey to the back of the closet to make room for some bold and bring new wardrobe purchases.  I love my basics, but there’s something about a bold splash of colour that feeds the soul. 

The theme of Earth Day this year is “Mobilize the Earth,” and more than one billion people around the globe will be joining forces in an attempt to go greener and protect the environment.

Want ideas on going green? Look no further than your tablet computer or smartphone. There are tons of apps to help you reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive environmental contribution:

Make everyday Earth Day with these simple tips on how to go green with your electronics and in your home. They don’t take much effort and can even put some pennies in your pocket.