Just about every popular piece of mobile electronics these days relies on Lithium-ion batteries. It’s changed the way we go about our lives with devices that can run all day, connected and keeping us working or entertained. The downside to this technology includes cost, heat issues and their makeup of toxic elements. Scientist are however working on an alternative in[Read More…]
If there’s one good security tip you can apply to any smartphone it’s to ensure you use a password to lock it when not in use. This feature is designed to keep others of of your phone…but there is still some fun to be had with this feature. A new app called LokLok keeps that security in place so no[Read More…]
It seems that every gadget in our homes has the potential to be smart. From TV’s to fridges and air conditioners more of our appliances are going online including the humble light globe. A handful of companies including Philips and GE are now producing light globes that can be controlled via an app on your smartphone or tablet allowing you[Read More…]
A small USB flash drive is a great device for transporting computer files but with this convenience we sometimes overlook the risk involved if that tiny flash drive is stolen or lost. If the data you’re storing is sensitive you might like to go upgrade to a DataTraveler Locker + G3 from Kingston. This USB flash drive uses hardware encryption[Read More…]
July 20th marked the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing (technically that’s today in the U.S). It was arguable one of the greatest technological achievements of the 20th century and to this day the 2nd made on the moon continues to embrace technology. Buzz Aldrin has taken to twitter with the hashtag ‘Apollo’ to encourage people to take[Read More…]
