Tech Adventures! Highlights From 2022
From secret Paris labs to the Wizarding World at the ROM, here’s my 2022 highlights from my work for Global News Morning and Montreal Now, CJAD.Thank-you so much for watching, I hope it’s been fun. I’m excited to see what next year brings.
CJAD Highlights – “One Weird Thing”
Every week on Montreal Now, CJAD I include a crazy, often outrageous gadget or bit of technology to the laughter and exclaim of Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall. Here’s a montage of such moments from this year.
CJAD Review – Seagate Special Edition Drives
With Star Wars & Marvel designs and LED lighting systems, new drives from Seagate will let you back-up your holidays. Here’s my CJAD review.
Dyson Updates Info Of Air-Purifying Zone Headphones
Originally set for a Fall launch, Dyson will now launch their air-purifying headphones known as the Dyson Zone in 2023. We discuss the price and more on CJAD.
CJAD Review – HP Spectre Convertible Laptop
HP’s latest attempt at a convertible laptop design combines precision hinges, bi-directional speakers, an anti-reflective screen and a “gem cut” approach to packing in needed ports. For Montreal Now on CJAD here’s my review of the HP Spectre.
Apple Ad Celebrates Accessibility Solutions
For International Day of Persons with Disability, Apple has released an ad showcasing the way a range of people with disabilities use the accessibiity featuresof Apple products in their life strategies. We explore the footage on CJAD.
French Fry Gadget Aims To Keep The Peace
Lots of giggles at CJAD over this viral clip from McCain Foods Canada about a pretend smart device that responds to akward conversation with an offering of french fries.You can watch the ad in full here.
VW Uses Car Tech For Motoriozed Office Chair
A motorized office chair? It’s real, just not for sale. We explore Volkswagen’s delightful fantasy on CJAD.
CJAD Review – Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
The biggest selling game in Nintendo history, here’s my review of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet for the Nintendo Switch.
Wearable Railroad Hopes To Monitor Health & Fitness
On CJAD’s Montreal Now we discuss this crazy invention from the niversity of Maryland, a wearable railroad system so sensors can travel about your body.
Tech Tip – Redacting Personal Info
If you’re going to share personal info on social media, redact it. My latest Tech Tip for Global News Morning.
CJAD Review – Martian Panic
Pew! Pew! Pew! Martian Panic for the Nintendo Switch uses a ray-gun accessory to deliver a fun, kitschy experience. Here’s my review with Natasha Hall on CJAD.
CJAD Review – Atari 50 Anniversary Collection
More than a retro game collection, Atari 50 is an interactive timeline of the company’s history full of surprises and unexpected delights. Here’s my review with Natasha Hall on CJAD,
CJAD Review – MelGeek Brick-compatible Keyboard
A keyboard you can personalize with LEGO? Here’s my CJAD review of MelGeek‘s Pixel brick-compatible keyboard with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall.
LG Invents Screens That Stretch Like Taffy
Aaah! LG’s “stretchable” screen hurts our heads at CJAD with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall. Can you think of a use for it?
Tech Tip – Avoiding Bad Bias Habits
No one is born a racist. As with most fears & confirmation biases, it’s learned behaviour. In my latest Tech Tip for Global News Morning I share how you can un-learn such bad habits. (Thanks to my Ontario Science Centre friends for the science).
CJAD Review – Marvel Iron Man VR
Ready to wear the armor? Here’s my review of the virtual reality game that will make you fly like Tony Stark.
The Singer With An Artificial Voice Sings Jolene
We marvel at the AI singing voice created by Holly Herndon on Montreal Now, CJAD. To lay with the technology, visit Holly.plus
Google Makes Smart Speakers Kid-Friendly
Google Assistant is now kid-friendly. We discuss what that means for smart speakers on Montreal Now, CJAD.
Viral Halloween – 12 Foot Skeleton Antics
We discuss the craze and phenomenon that is Home Depot Canada’s 12 foot skeleton decoration & the wildly creative things people are doing with it on CJAD’s Montreal Now.
Smell Digitally With Montreal Armani Tech
To let you ”digitally smell” their perfumes, L’Ooeal Canada is using augmented reality. I explain on CJAD800’s Montreal Now.
CJAD Review – Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
New for PC, PlayStation, & Xbox consoles, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed let’s you catch ghosts with your friends just like it’s done in the movies. Here’s my review on Montreal Now, CJAD.
Tech Tip – Free Art From Biggest Institutions
Need royalty-free art for a project? My latest Tech Tip for Global News Morning shows you where to look.
CJAD Review – Google Pixel Watch
It’s Google’s first smart watch! Here’s my review of the Pixel Watch for Android users.
CJAD Review – LEGO Brick Tales
A new LEGO video game for all systems, here’s my review of Brick Tales, which features a hard core building simulation.
CJAD Review – LEGO Quebec Motorized Lighthouse
A LEGO set that celebrates the Lighthouse Trail in Quebec, I review Motorized Lighthouse, the new Ideas set by Canadian fan designer Sandro Quattrini.
CJAD Review – Lizzo Beat Saber Music Pack
Adding nine hit tracks from her high energy pop albums, Lizzo’s new Beat Saber VR add-on had us dancing on CJAD with Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall.
CJAD Review – Mandalorian & Grogu Galactic Action
It’s robot season and amongst the many expensive choices launching, I’ve chosen to explore a surprising option with the Star Wars Mandalorian & Grogu Interactive Electronic Action Figure.
CJAD Review – Studio Caddy Charger/Organizer
Kensington’s Studio Caddy is designed to help you clear your desk of computers when you need the space for other projects.
Tech Tip – Changing Online Ad Settings
Here’s how to control what kind of ads you see online. From my series on Global News Morning.
CJAD Review – Lumify uNight Wearable LED
Made by nurses for nurses and now available in Canada, I test out uNight wearable LED made for healthcare workers, especially thiose working nights.
A Nike Robot To Clean & Repair Sneakers? Yes, For Free Too
On Montreal Now, we discuss a Nike store in London, England that has a robot that can fix up your treasured sneakers.
CJAD Review – iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro
For Montreal Now, here’s my review of Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro smartphones.
Tech Tip – Free iPad App To Counter Hand Tremors
For those with unsteady hands, free app Staybl makes an iPad easier to use. From arthritis to Parkinson’s, this has been a long time coming.https://www.staybl.app
Be A Mouse In Virtual Reality – Moss: Book II Review
Here’s my review of Moss: Book II by Polyarc Games for PlayStation & Quest headsets, a storybook video game of charm & innovation. I finished the game, but to avoid it’s many spoilers here. This ia a web extra for my weekly tech report on Montreal Now, CJAD.
Tech Tip – Getting Organized For Back-To-School
Made by students for students, my Back-To-School Tech Tip is a tool to stay organized.
Ford Tests Headlights With Smart Projectors
To keep your eyes on the road, Ford Europe is developing car headlights that can project information onto the road in front of you. We discuss what kind of info.
LG’s Colour-Changing Fridge Wants Happy Kitchens
A fridge that changes colours? We explore what’s going on with LG’s upcoming MoodUP LED refrigerator.
Tom Hanks Creates His Own Trivia Game
Actor Tom Hanks has worked with Blueline Studios in Vancouver to release a trivia game he’s created as an app you can play in the Apple Arcade.
Cool Idea In Vancouver, The Pinball Coffee Table
Here’s the vintage pinball machine mod we gushed about on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall. Checkout Loren’s full build process.