Culture is critical - In the modern business world, you have to offer competitive perks to attract & retain talent. When I co-founded GetConnected with AJ Vickery, our vision was to create a flexible work space to empower our business and increase efficiency.
This week on Global TV's Tech Talk, I brought along a gamer's dream PC, it's the FX Gaming Series 6860 model from Gateway. I also upped the ante with this set of Roccat gaming keyboard and mouse for ultimate performance. Let the games begin...
Get portable, affordable internet access in the U.S. with the Liberty Mobile Hotspot from Roam Mobility. It's a personal mobile hotspot that gives you on the go access to a 4G network at blazing-fast speeds of up to 42 Mbps (faster than Internet cafes and most hotel connections).
If you’re an athlete, or aspiring to be as fit as one, Sportiiiis is a good gadget to help keep you on track.
Facebook going public - The Facebook IPO, which could be the biggest tech IPO ever.
Exploring a new Galaxy – The Samsung Galaxy SIII phone is set to be released this summer. We talk about the amazing Android's features.
Name anything you ever wanted to do with a label maker – the revolutionary DYMO Touch Screen label maker lets you do it with ease! Edit, format, and customise labels with a touch of your fingertip. Retail value of $239.99.
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This week on Tech Talk, I introduce the mamaRoo (an innovative baby swing), the Roku 2 (a streaming media player), and the iTwin, which allows you to share files between two computers, without a cable. Check out the video above for the demos!
For Canadians, it can often feel like the best online media services are exclusive to our southern neighbours in the US. Online services such as Pandora, Google Voice, Amazon Live and others are still exclusive to the US.
After winning a global Telly award last month for broadcast programming, GetConnected continues to rack up the accolades. We're please to announce the show has been nominated for 4 Leo Awards:
If you’re a business owner like me, you know that cash flow is critical; even the most successful companies and concepts can find themselves sunk without enough cash on hand. As the lifeblood of any business, cash flow needs to be taken seriously. You might anticipate large profits tomorrow, but if you can’t pay your bills today, you may not get a chance to realize those profits.
We’re familiar with temperature regulating products in the home, such as Cool Gel pillows and heating blankets, but Tempronics “Cooler / Heater” chair is bringing individual temperature control to the work place.
This week Andy Baryer joins me to talk about the latest in tech:
Google's New Cloud – Google Drive storage is a cloud-based digital locker for all your files
Cloud Wars – We compare the different free cloud storage options (Dropbox, SkyDrive, SugarSync, etc.)
Roku is the original, best-selling streaming player. No PC is needed, you just connect the Roku to your TV and WiFi network. With the simple remote, you choose what you want to watch, and it starts instantly. It accesses your existing subscriptions like Netflix, so you can enjoy tons of free movies, shows, live sports, music, or the latest blockbusters available on demand.
The weather is finally warming up and it’s about time for us to enjoy our patios and gardens. Many of us want to enjoy media outside (Eg. Internet radio) but they WiFi signals are often weak or non-existent in backyards. I tried the Linksys RE1000 range extender to see if it would solve that problem, and it did.
This week Andy Baryer joins me to talk about the latest in tech:
Facebook Study – Canadian parents are snooping on their kids Facebook profiles
Mobile Forecast – Mobile Sales are increasing in Canada but RIM is falling behind
Up to 600Mbps speed, HD Fuel bandwidth prioritization, dual-band wireless, and 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports combine to power your connected lifestyle and deliver the uninterrupted connectivity you need to power multiple devices, simultaneously, and keep you in command of your digital universe.
We’re pleased to announce that GetConnected has been awarded a 2012 Telly Award in the Broadcast Programming category! The Telly Award is the premier award honoring outstanding TV commercials and programs. Winners represent the best work of the most respected production companies, television stations, and corporate video departments in the world.
I’m a music buff, and even have my own home studio, so top quality gear is important for me. Headphones are tricky – I’ve found that even high-end brands aren’t very durable, which is especially important if you like to DJ.
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