Category: Christmas

Can your Smart Phone withstand major and minor impacts ?

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There are many innumerable benefits of a smart phone including higher efficiency and productivity in our personal and professional lives. However, how often we purchase a new cell phone typically is related to the frequency we use this device.  In the US, the average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of smartphones has increased from 2.58 years …

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Say Goodbye to Your Traditional Neighbourhood Watch

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Smart home technology has taken a dramatic uptake in securing consumer’s homes. According to Statista the revenue of the Smart Home segment Security in North America was almost 4 M U.S. dollars in 2019. With an exponential forecast in growth to almost 284 million devices to be in use in 2023 the market is expected …

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Cleer Elegant Music

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Technology can be a tool to help relive some of challenges of mental health. The third Monday of the January marks ‘Blue Monday’. This day is negatively highlighted when the weather is cold, the daylight is short and when the financial pressure of the previous Christmas hangs over us. This year it is even more …

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Imagine a Griswold Christmas with Smart Plugs ?

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We all know the story of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’. Clark Griswold – played by  Chevy Chase – tried to engineer the picture-perfect seasonal festivities.  Including in Griswold’s Christmas decorations were 250 strands or 25,000 lights. Unfortunately for Clark, his decorations were limited by the technology that was available in 1989.  Thank goodness that technology …

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Put A Little Holiday Cheer In Your Heart

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Christmas is supposed to be the season for laughter, love and family.  Unfortunately, while many of us enjoy spending time with our family and friends during the holiday season, it can also be a stressful time of year.  A survey from the American Psychological Association indicated that  69 percent of us feel pressure of not …

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Must-Have Tech Gifts On Everyones Wishlist #Kensington

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As the culmination of 2020 approaches, it’s an opportune time to reflect.  Although this year was defined by social isolation and remote working we should continue to think about the friends, family, and co-workers in our lives who we are grateful and thankful to have. Although it can be difficult to find a way to …

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Stream Your Christmas Songs in Style

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If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, then the simple solution is to stream some music.  Whether it be in the car, in the store at home, nothing seems to add a little jingle in your step like listening to songs about old Kris Kringle.   At home, my preference is to stream …

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A Stocking Stuffer that will have your Ears Singing

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If you are looking for a Christmas gift that will deliver a premium audio experience, then the choice is simple. 1MORE creates cutting-edge tech that connects listeners with powerful, high-quality audio experiences. The PistonBuds are active noise cancelling true wireless earphones, designed to put the listener in control.  Ergonomically engineered. They come with ear tips …

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