Security systems have come a long way, especially now that we have IoT capability. It used to be very expensive to set up a security system with cameras, floodlights, and 24/7 monitoring. But thanks to IoT and wireless networks, systems like the Toucan wireless security can be installed and used for less than US$400. Estimated…
Category: Software
A high-performance, low-profile optical gaming keyboard
I know, every time you turn around, it seems like Razer has something new out! Not content to rest on their laurels, Razer is constantly working on improving existing products and introducing new ones for the gaming community. This time, the latest from the company pairs a few of my current favourite features in a…
Microsoft closes off two avenues of attack on its software • The Register
Microsoft is trying to shut the door on a couple of routes cybercriminals have used to attack users and networks. The enterprise IT giant’s policy of blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros in downloaded Office documents by default has been activated once again after a brief pause to address feedback from users who were…
Retool raises $45M at a $3.2B valuation to make building custom software as easy as buying off the shelf – TechCrunch
The explosion of cloud computing, broadband networks, smarter devices and a vogue for building SaaS startups has created a universe of software for businesses and consumers: Whatever it is that you want or need to do, there’s an app for that, as Apple once famously said. But that is not the only game in town….
Polymath Robotics launches to bring plug-and-play autonomy software to any industrial vehicle – TechCrunch
“Robots suck.” It’s a bold declaration for a startup founder aiming to work with robots — or more accurately, the software that helps turn a tractor, tiller or forklift into an automated vehicle. But Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, who previously founded and led the now shuttered autonomous vehicle startup Starsky Robotics, is trying to make a point….
Samsung quality doesn’t need to be expensive
I’ve done my fair share of Samsung TV reviews, and generally, the company sends out their flagship TVs which can cost a pretty penny. So I’ve asked them to send me other models that are a little more affordable than the big boys. The 2022 65″ 4K Samsung Q80B QLED TV sits in the midrange…
This first at-bat was a homerun
I have been reviewing true wireless headphones since they debuted. The first brands that pushed them out were eager and hoping to be ahead of the curve. But the technology was rough for the first year or two, and TWS technology was plagued with connectivity issues. beyerdynamic is one company that held back and waited,…
Massive display perfection for creatives and gamers
I review many things throughout the year, from smartphones and laptops to refrigerators and SD cards. My email box has even seen pitches from PR companies for adult items to women’s shoes and vaping supplies. But it is rare to be one of the few to have the opportunity to review and test a world’s…
An affordable 4K UST laser projector with Android TV
Home theatre projectors are as popular as ever. There is a wide variety to choose from, and like most anything else, you get what you pay for. Higher-priced projectors usually come in the form of an ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector that offers not only great quality but allows you to set them inches from your…
Power for the average person
Getting power to essential electrical devices when needed can make a difference in an emergency, a power outage, or even a weekend getaway. It can help you make a meal, sleep at night with your c-pap machine, keep your oxygen machine running, keep lights on, heat going or keep the fridge cold. There are hundreds…





