How To Add Animated Halloween Effects To Your Shirts & The Oddities Of Obscura
Film critic Richard Crouse and I host a weekly online video series called Hey All You Zombies!!. We use it to explore our more unusual interests in music, movies, video games, and yes, zombies. In this week’s episode I showcase an app that will let you bring life to your clothing for Halloween, Richard talks... Read More
Travel Into The Future Of Space Exploration At The Ontario Science Centre
For Studio 12 News I take a look at the newest exhibit to open at the Ontario Science Centre. Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration includes a number of detailed replicas and artifacts as part of a discussion as to what the next fifty years will bring.
App Reviews: Gojee, Fodor’s Travel Phrases, DK Quiz
Typically it’s John Moore asking the trivia questions on Moore in the Morning, but on Thanksgiving Day I’ll put him in the hot seat to help me test out a new trivia game from Dorling Kindersley. We’ll also explore a free recipe app that offers creative drinks as well as meals and play some clips... Read More
Rare Treasures You Can Download To Your iPad
Once locked away in the secure care of museums and galleries, many of the world’s most prized possessions are now being scanned for public access and iPad apps. For this week’s Studio 12 News I take a look at the first generation of treasure apps.
App Reviews: Heart And Stroke, Bad Piggies, Camera+ For iPad
We know John Moore is all heart, but is it a healthy one? I’ll find out on Newstalk 1010 with a new app from the Heart & Stroke Foundation plus we found out if the pigs has the same star power as their Angry Birds nemesis and with Camera+ now out for iPad, does that... Read More
Midnight In Pandaria, New World Of Warcraft Expansion Launches In Canada
Can pandas save World of Warcraft? With player numbers dropping it’s up to a new expansion for the world called Mists of Pandaria to attract new players. From it’s midnight launch here in Canada I discuss the game with fans. This is part of my weekly report for Studio 12 News.
Traffic Special – Apps For Commuters
This week’s Planet of the Apps on Moore in the Morning is devoted to traffic. From the New Releases I’ve picked out a selection for riders, drivers, and commuters. Have a nice trip. Reminder: Driving apps should only be used while your phone is secured against the dashboard of your car with a suitable dock... Read More
Ubisoft Toronto Opens New Performance Capture Studio
It’s a move that will place Toronto high among the cities known for producing video games. Acclaimed game publisher and developer Ubisoft has opened a cutting-edge Performance Capture Studio as part of their Toronto development studio. The video report above is one I shot for Studio 12 News and it covers the main points like... Read More
App Reviews: Realtor.ca, Wonderputt, The Weather Network
John Moore has become quite the golf addict of us late so I’m going to try to lure him into the world of video games this week with a charming, whimsical miniature golf game for the iPad, plus we’ll look at how GPS can be used to grab quick, local details on both the weather... Read More
These Three Monster Apps Are Coming To Get You
In the early morning you can feel it already, the cold chill of autumn creeping in. Soon the leaves will fall and the barren branches will reach out to find our fears in the night. Already stores are stocking candy and many companies are releasing Halloween apps to help us find the fun in the... Read More
From Pocket-Sized Books To Light Up Pages, New eReaders From Kobo, Amazon
Winter is coming, which means it’s time for leading eBook Reader makers to unveil their new next generation of devices. For my weekly Gearing Up report on Studio 12 News, I look at the all-new features being offered by Kobo here in Canada and by Amazon in the United States. While Amazon hasn’t explained why... Read More
Holograms, Late Night Television, And A Love Of Books
Entertainment Extra with Richard Crouse and Teri Hart is a weekly radio program offering a look at the movies. In the second half of the show Richard leads a thirty minute panel discuss on a wide range of topics and on their September first episode the guest seats were filled by Lyndsey Vanstone and myself.... Read More
App Reviews: Evernote Food, Pose, Healthline Body Maps
Evernote Food iPhone/Android Free Evernote’s popular note-capturing technology can now be used to create journals for special meals. Perhaps you’ve been experimenting with homemade tacos and one combination turned out better than the rest or you’ve found a new restaurant that serves brisket as if it’s from an old country kitchen, Evernote Food lets you... Read More
New Samsung Appliances Offer Wi-Fi Access & Apps
Are there practical reasons to connect your laundry or kitchen to the internet? For Studio 12 News I take a look at the features being offered by Samsung in their newest line of home appliances.
New Gear For The School Year: Buying Tips & Advice
It’s time to learn some new tricks. The school year is back and to help you prepare we offer some essential advice and suggestions for picking up new gear. Buying a laptop Before you go shopping for laptops decide on a screen size and a budget. A larger screen is easier on the eyes, but... Read More
App Reviews – Hurricane Red Cross, Shark Net, Artkive
There are so many things you can track these days. This week on Moore in the Morning we look at tracking hurricanes, sharks, and if you’re a parent, the paintings your kids come home with. Hurricane by American Red Cross iPhone/Android Free This impressively organized app from the American Red Cross will guide you like... Read More
Social Reading With eBooks
Now that all the big makers of eBook Readers have features that connect to Facebook and Twitter, how do they compare and what are their different approaches? For this week’s Gearing Up on Studio 12 News I take a look at each, including Sony’s latest, the PRS-T2 Reader.
App Reviews: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Horn, Pinterest
Heeeellooooo! This week we celebrate the incredible Julia Child as we take a look at an iPad app that will hopefully introduce her passion for cooking to a whole new generation. I also introduce John Moore to the world of Pinterest and explore an iPad game that offers the best mobile graphics this year. Mastering... Read More
App Reviews: Current Caller ID, Pitfall!, Pulse
This week Aaron Rand & I break out the whips and anti-venom for a look at the 30th anniversary of the Atari video game Pitfall! I also explore a proper caller ID app for Android users and celebrate the arrival of news reading app Pulse for web browsers. Finally an app you don’t need a... Read More
Follow Curiosity On Mars From Your Computer Here On Earth
For this week’s Gearing Up on Studio 12 News I showcase a number of ways you can follow the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory online and get involved as it continues its mission, making new discoveries. Links from this clip: NASA Television ustream.tv/nasahdtv Jet Propulsion Laboratory mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl Eyes on the Solar System eyes.nasa.gov Spacecraft 3D iPhone/iPad... Read More
App Reviews: SeatGuru, Projectbook, Hoops & Yoyo
Hilarious or annoying, this week I’ll find out what Ted Woloshyn makes of Hallmark’s popular characters Hoops & Yoyo as we review their new alarm clock app. Plus I have some practical picks with SeatGuru for travelers and Projectbook, a productivity app for who like Getting Things Done. SeatGuru by Tripadvisor iPhone/Android Free Not... Read More
App Reviews: London Olympics 2012, The Walking Dead, Weather Apps
We’ll keep the flame going this week with the best in Olympic apps plus find out if John Moore will have my back in a zombie apocalypse through a video game version of the Walking Dead. I also have two worthy weather apps for mobile meteorologists. Olympic Apps London 2012: Official Results iPhone/iPad/Android Free Yes... Read More
App Reviews: Tom Hanks’ Electric City, Vyclone, circleof6
This week on Moore in the Morning we explore the violent, animated stories of Tom Hanks. The Hollywood actor is experimenting with what can be done in the mobile world and the results are more Road to Perdition than You”ve Got Mail. I also review an innovative movie-making app that will turn your friends and... Read More
Microsoft Unveils Office For Tablets, Launches NASA On Xbox 360
Microsoft has taken the wraps off of the next version of Microsoft Office. For Studio 12 News I take a look at the most interesting change, the way Word, Excel, and PowerPoint work on a tablet. Plus this is also the week that Microsoft publishes their first non-fiction game, a Mars Rover Landing simulation created... Read More
App Reviews: Tap Tap Revenge: Tour, Amazing Alex, Little Digits
It’s time to take John Moore on tour. This week I’ll test his music skills with the new Tap Tap Revenge game (hopefully he’s a big Carly Rae Jepsen fan) and look at two very innovative apps for kids plus review the new game franchise from the creators of Angry Birds. Tap Tap Revenge:... Read More
Free Apps For Kids, My Recommendations
Many parents are giving their smartphones or iPads to their kids to play with only to discover that the little ones consume apps at a fast rate. The challenges is to find free apps to give them, but ones that aren’t just time wasters, but offer a valuable experience. For my weekly Gearing Up television... Read More
App Reviews: Learn To Camp, Fraiche Macarons, Markers
Is it safe to go camping with John Moore? Does he attract bears? We’ll find out this week on Moore in the Morning as I show him the ultimate guide to camping in Canada. I’ll also explore a recipe book devoted to Parisienne cookies and a delightful drawing app for Android devices. Parks Canada... Read More
Nintendo Wii U Game System Offers Mud Fights, Zombie Scans, & Super Hero Team Battles
For my weekly Gearing Up report on Studio 12 News I take an early look at Nintendo’s Wii U video game system. With the tablet-like GamePad and the familiar balance board Nintendo has cooked up quite a range of activities including synchronized rowing, water fights, zombie scanning, and a captivating game where you must command... Read More
App Reviews: Song Pop, The Sonnets, SuperBetter
I’m thinking John Moore is good at playing music games and boy, have I got an addictive one. We’ll find out this week on Moore in the Morning where I’ll also be cueing up Sir Patrick Stewart to recite for us some Shakespearean love poetry and then, if I’m lucky, we’ll Level Up with a... Read More
Canadian Steampunk Festival Gets Toronto Wound Up
More than four thousand people arrived at the front lawn of the historic Campbell House in Toronto for Steam On Queen, Canada’s first Steampunk street festival. That’s more than four times what was expected. Clearly the festival’s collection of merchant tents mixed with creative public performances ignited a lot of curiosity. Even the Campbell House... Read More
App Reviews: CraftStudio, Nike+ Running, Bottom Of The Ninth
Once again Martha Stewart refuses to create apps for Android users. Thankfully, in addition to looking at her latest creation for iPad on this week’s Moore in the Morning I also explore the Android version of Nike’s popular running app. Plus I celebrate the beginning of a new animated graphic novel series that jumps right... Read More
New MacBook Pro Delivers Eye Candy With A Kick
At first glance the new MacBook Pro looks exactly like the old MacBook Pro. It has the aluminum body, backlit keyboard, and glass touchpad that have become familiar characteristics for Apple’s computers. What has changed to bring about a shocking $2,229 starting price tag, and that’s for a 15” model no less, is a remarkable... Read More
App Reviews: Vital Signs, BluffCam, Aviary, Frisbee Rush
Can a camera detect your heart rate? We’ll see if we can get John Moore’s pulse going and find out this week on Moore In The Morning. I also test out a free photo-editing app called Aviary and play an experimental game that can shoot Frisbees from your phone into your home computer. Camera-Based Heart... Read More
iPad App Brings Dinosaurs To Life In New Rom Exhibit
Launching June 23rd, Ultimate Dinosaurs will bring 17 full-scale dinosaur skeleton casts and a collection of fossils that explore the remarkable change in evolution that happened when the planet’s large land mass divided and drifted into separate parts of the world, setting the stage for a new series of strange and remarkable reptiles. To help... Read More
App Reviews: Instapaper, Color Genius, Bear Grylls & Pixar’s Brave
This week I show John Moore how to look good when you’re being chased by bears and save interesting articles for when the chase is over. Welcome to my Apps File reviews. Instapaper iPhone/iPad/Android/Web $4.99/$2.99 You may not have the time to read every interesting article you find on the internet and so Instapaper gives... Read More
New Dyson Ball Vacuums Offer Suction With A Twist
Exclusive to Canada, Dyson’s new Ball vacuums are given the test in my weekly Gearing Up report for Studio 12 News. Although pricey, Dyson’s machines are much coveted and have their own loyal following. Is it merely a design luxury or a practical machine where the benefits live up to the price in the long... Read More
App Reviews: Evernote Hello, Happi Full Throttle, The Wind In The Willows
This week I show.. oh, um, what’s his name? Y’know… hosts a morning radio show. Says funny things. Moore something. John! Yes, John Moore. I show him an app that makes it easy to remember the names of people you meet. And I have two great apps for kids including a special edition of The... Read More
App Reviews: Facebook Camera, Health & Safety Watch, Kingdom of Plants
Facebook has released their own version of Instagram. On this week’s Moore In the Morning on Newstalk1010, we’ll ponder why Facebook would copy the idea from a company they’ve just bought. I’ll also review a new app that will tell you which restaurants have passed their health inspections and I’ll take John Moore for an... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Now Lying In Wait For You Online
I’m excited to introduce a new weekly video series from film critic Richard Crouse and myself called Hey All You Zombies!! It’s a weekly exploration of movies, music, video games, and technology, but one that is driven by obsessions, passions, impulses, and quirks. We’re recording our episodes using Google’s new online broadcasting technology, which means... Read More
App Reviews: Songify, Flipboard, Gardening Toolkit
John Moore is in for a real treat as I sing to him from a washing machine manual on this week’s show on Newstalk 1010. I also look at a great gardening resource to help you plant something new and how Flipboard will fetch you great audio content along with your daily newspaper. Songify iPhone/Android... Read More