Category: Gadgets

  • Unwrapping The Best Gift Ideas On Amazon

    Unwrapping The Best Gift Ideas On Amazon

    Oh, the battles we face trying to find the perfect gift for the people in our lives. Let’s be honest for a second, some folks are hard to shop for. And when you don’t know where to turn, or really even where to start, it can be tempting to throw in the towel and grab…

  • What People Are Getting Wrong this Week: AI-powered Gadgets

    What People Are Getting Wrong this Week: AI-powered Gadgets

    We may earn a commission from links on this page. Tech-interested people and early adopters have been extremely hyped for portable/wearable AI assistants since the Humane AI pin was announced in 2023. Sadly, blue sky techie visions of an easier, glossier, “in the flow” lifestyle powered by an ever-ready AI brain have been blown apart…

  • The pros and cons of making your own plant-based milks

    The pros and cons of making your own plant-based milks

    There’s often an assumption that “homemade” is best. Does this hold true when it comes to alternative milks? Alternative milks are on the rise, and bench-top appliances are even being marketed for the sole purpose of creating plant-based milks in a “healthier” way. A dietitian’s take on store-bought vs homemade milks Accredited dietitian Nicole Dynan…

  • The BASIC programming language turns 60

    The BASIC programming language turns 60

    Enlarge / Part of the cover illustration from “The Applesoft Tutorial” BASIC manual that shipped with the Apple II computer starting in 1981. Apple, Inc. Sixty years ago, on May 1, 1964, at 4 am in the morning, a quiet revolution in computing began at Dartmouth College. That’s when mathematicians John G. Kemeny and Thomas…

  • Rabbit R1 AI Gadget Is Actually Just an Android App

    Rabbit R1 AI Gadget Is Actually Just an Android App

    We may have reached peak AI in 2024. The Humane AI Pin has gone from stealth to flop almost overnight after being lambasted by everyone who’s touched it, but it’s not the only AI gadget aiming to stand in for your smartphone. The Rabbit R1 is a handheld device that promises access to a powerful…

  • 67 Pool Essentials For Summer in Canada (Pool Included)

    67 Pool Essentials For Summer in Canada (Pool Included)

    There are four seasons in this life: Fall, winter, spring and pool season. And, it’s not hard to see why it’s most people’s favorite. For starters, the temperatures are better. And, you can snag a little vitamin D, get in a mini-workout (if you choose) and generally just relax and unwind. (That phrase, “It’s five…

  • This is the best non-drone gadget that DJI ever made

    This is the best non-drone gadget that DJI ever made

    The title of this post might seem a bit dramatic. But for many Sony shooters, it may indeed be the best gadget DJI’s ever made. It’s a camera adapter (buy here) for the popular DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone (buy here). What makes this particularly special for Sony shooters is that it allows them to…

  • 5 High-Tech Gadgets That Help Make Cooking Outdoors While Camping Much Easier

    5 High-Tech Gadgets That Help Make Cooking Outdoors While Camping Much Easier

    Let’s say you’re camping somewhere where the sun is always shining, and there’s not too much obstruction from trees. Would you consider using solar to cook your meal? The GOSUN Portable Solar Oven is an effortless way to cook and is extremely portable. At only 10 by 14.2 inches and weighing only two pounds, you…

  • Rabbit’s first R1 software update fixed my biggest problem with the AI gadget

    Rabbit’s first R1 software update fixed my biggest problem with the AI gadget

    Kerry Wan/ZDNET A week after launch, Rabbit has rolled out its first over-the-air (OTA) update for the R1, its $199 AI device intended to answer questions, identify objects, and potentially save you a couple of clicks by navigating apps on your behalf. Also: I tested the AI gadget that got the internet buzzing and it…

  • First Heatwave Of 2024: Gadgets And Startups Helping You Beat The Heat

    First Heatwave Of 2024: Gadgets And Startups Helping You Beat The Heat

    The UK is expected to experience a heatwave in the upcoming days, with temperatures rising above 20C. This marks the first official heatwave of 2024. This change in weather patterns is a welcome relief for many. As temperatures rise, innovative gadgets and startups are offering solutions to help people beat the heat. These technologies not…