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
App Reviews: Shoebox, PlaySay, & Wolfram Dog Breeds
This week I take John Moore to the dogs as we offer a handy guide to picking the best breed for your family. Plus we’ll look at how instant-translation technology is being used to teach languages and an app that uses your phone’s camera to scan old paper photographs into digital ones. Shoebox iPhone/Android... Read More
App Reviews: Viddy, SocialCam, Kitchen Disasters, Leonardo Da Vinci
Is John Moore ready for the world of “instant” video sharing? I take a look at the two main competitors in this fast-growing social trend on Newstalk1010 this week. Plus we review a kitchen guide that will help you recover meals that have gone horribly wrong and celebrate the official reproduction of Leonardo Da Vinci’s... Read More
New God Of War: Ascension To Share The Pain With Multiplayer Mode
I’ve been given only the slightest of glimpses into the next entry in the hit PlayStation series God of War. The next game will be sub-titled Ascension and all that can be said for Kratos, the angriest of anti-heroes, is that the story will take him back before the beginning, to a time when he... Read More
App Reviews: NHL PrePlay, Audubon Birds, Frankenstein
Do you always know where the puck is going to be? This week on Newstalk1010 I show John Moore how iPads can be used to make hockey predictions plus you can put some real tweets on your phone with the Audubon Bird Guide and take on the role of Victor Frankenstein in an interactive adaptation... Read More
Killer Party For Cutesy Characters, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Unveiled
The PlayStation 3 is getting a party-brawler game. For the first time characters from across Sony’s video game universe are gathering under one title for a knockdown, drag-out fight. Although it won’t be out until later this year, a very early version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was unveiled this week for myself and other... Read More
Plastic Vs. Metal With A Look At Dell’s XPS 13 Ultrabook
From this week’s Gearing Up report on Studio 12 News. With the release of the XPS 13 Ultrabook, Dell is starting to explore an interesting mix of materials in their premium laptop designs and so it makes for a good excuse to look at the way consumer technology has slowly begun to change from being... Read More
App Reviews: Lemon, Plants Vs Zombies, 500px
This week on Newstalk 1010 I show John Moore how to grow his own Zombie Zen Garden, keep track of his expenses with his camera, and welcome Toronto-based photography community 500px to Android. Lemon iPhone/Android/BlackBerry/WP7 Free/$9 monthly subscription The next time you pay for something, snap a photo of the receipt and let Lemon scan... Read More
Android Is Now Kid-Friendly With Designed-In-Canada Vinci II Tablet
In my Gearing Up Report for Studio 12 this week, I take a look at a new kids tablet that has just launched. Vinci II is an Android-powered 7″ tablet that has partnered with a number of Canadian institutions including the Ontario Science Centre, Laurier University, Discovery Channel, and TVO to deliver a more sophisticated... Read More
App Reviews: TurboTax SnapTax 2011, XLR8, Dream:ON
This week on Moore In The Morning on Newstalk I take John Moore out for a spin in my iPhone Lamborghini, explore the science of dreams, and take a look at just how practical it is to do your taxes on your phone. TurboTax SnapTax 2011 iPhone/iPad $9.99 – Single Return, $19.99 – Coupled Return... Read More
Samsung Gets It Just Right With 7 Inch Galaxy Plus Tablet
This is the 7” tablet you’ve been looking for. It’s not a mobile device with a larger screen or an oversized phone or a companion for your laptop. We’ve reached a point now in screen resolution and the design of both Android software and apps that yes, you can now take everything that has been... Read More
Remembering The Titanic With The Best Centennial Apps
One hundred years have passed since that tragic night. With centennial memorial events happening all this week, leading up to the anniversary of the sinking this Sunday, here’s a summary of the best apps exploring the historic ship and its tragic voyage. Building The Titanic iPad Free National Geographic has created an interactive timeline... Read More
New Photography Exhibit At The ROM Explores The Delicate Beauty Of Animal Bones
Of the many layers that make up who we are it’s the skeleton that you can depend upon to stand the test of time. It’s our bones that record our journey in life and remain to share our stories long after. In a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, Canadian artist Deborah Samuel seeks... Read More
The Best Easter Apps For Your Holiday Weekend
Time to bring out your baskets, we’re going to fill them with Easter apps. From yummy recipes and egg-decorating guides to interactive stories and a little white rabbit magic, we’ve got the best mobile surprises for your family’s long weekend. Bunny Fingers! iPhone/iPad $0.99 Kids know. There are rabbits everywhere, we just can’t see... Read More
The Game Of Life Meets iPad Plus Putting The Moves On Kinect Star Wars
In this week’s Gearing Up for Studio 12 I look at how mobile devices and apps are changing classic board games with Hasbro’s first iPad-powered classic, The Game Of Life zAPPed Edition. And I put the moves on this week’s big video game launch, Kinect Star Wars for the Xbox 360.
Fitness Tracker & Smart MP3 Player, MotoActv Is Some Serious Exercise Gear
It’s rare to find a gadget these days that’s designed for a singular purpose. The MOTOACTV is a fitness tracker and that’s it. It didn’t begin life as a wristwatch or a smartphone or a video game system only to find a use for fitness later. No, it lives and breathes to be your exercise... Read More
App Reviews: Temple Run, Wonders Of The Universe, Paper
This week on Newstalk 1010 John Moore and I are chased by evil monkeys while former pop star star Brian Cox explains the Wonders of the Universe and we look at the runaway popularity of a simple drawing app called Paper. Temple Run iPhone/iPad/Android Free There are people who defy any interest in playing video... Read More
App Reviews: Angry Birds Space, Pinball Arcade, Tripit
It’s been downloaded more than 500 million times, inspired a line of toys with a cartoon series, and even has a theme park on the way. Angry Birds is back with a new version that takes place in outer space, but the real twist is a partnership with NASA that might actually teach you something.... Read More
Going For A Run With The Motorola MOTOACTV
Just as the weather takes an early turn for the better Motorola’s new GPS Sport Tracking device hits the market here in Canada and so for my weekly Gearing Up report on Studio 12 I take it out for a test run. The 8 GB model is the version carried in Canada by the Source... Read More
App Reviews: TEDTalks, Barefoot World Atlas, Wave Alarm
On this week’s Moore in the Morning on Newstalk1010 I take a look at one of the first iPad apps to take advantage of the Retina screen, celebrate the arrival of one of my favourite apps on Android, and check out a neat new use for a smartphone’s camera. TED Conferences Android/iPhone/iPad/Web Free At long... Read More
The In-Depth Review: Apple 3rd Generation iPad
I’ve been testing the New iPad for a week and if it wasn’t black in colour I’d easily mistaken it for my white iPad 2. They are the same size, have the same feel, and even the same features. It’s just that there are a few things the new model can do far better. The... Read More
Three Beautiful, Artistic, Experimental Video Games You Must Play
Where the debate on the artistic status of video games rages on, you’re sure to find mention of a little game studio simply called ThatGameCompany. Give their first two games a try, Fl0w and Flower, and you’ll find experiences so conceptual and original in thought, so expressive in mood and motion, that you’ll be troubled... Read More
App Reviews: Readability, Monty Python Holy Days, Better Book of Bacon
With the unveiling of a new iPad it should be no surprise that this week’s app releases share a special focus on tablets. From Moore In The Morning on Newstalk 1010 here’s my look at apps for Monty Python fans, bacon lovers, and those who prefer to read the web without distraction. Readability iPhone/iPad/Android/Web Free... Read More
Hands-On With The New Apple iPad
It’s simply called the “iPad”. There is no special name to mark it as the third in Apple’s tablet series. It’s a touch thicker and heavier, but manages to look and feel the same as the iPad 2. It’s computing power hasn’t changed, but with faster LTE (4G) internet access and an improved graphics chip... Read More
App Reviews: PhotoShop Touch, Zombies Run!, TripColor
What’s the first rule for surviving a zombie outbreak? Cardio. This week on Moore In The Morning I explore an app that turns running into a zombie game, and it has become one of my all-time favourites. I also explore Photoshop’s very natural transition to touchscreen tablets, and a great little travel app that makes... Read More
App Reviews: MovieCat, Pinterest, Clockwork Brain
From my weekly reviews on Newstalk 1010’s Moore In The Morning, here’s my app picks for movie lovers, web researchers, and puzzle masters. MovieCat iPhone/iPad/Android $2.99/Free MovieCat is a pub-styled trivia game in which players have nine lives to survive through five rounds of interactive movie quizzes. You’re asked to identify Hollywood movies, actors,... Read More
Burning Calories & Eating Fire On App Central
Good heavens, I’m a Fire-Eater. How did that happen? I have Dangerous Dan to thank for such an extraordinary experience. He is a big, kind-hearted man who has a crazy streak in him that makes him seem a little more alive than the rest of us. Dan is one of the performers connected to The... Read More
More On The PS Vita: From The Canadian Launch
In my television report this week for Studio 12 I look at the PS Vita, Sony’s new portable PlayStation video game system. It’s a chance not only to see the slick machine in action, but also to grab a glimpse from the glitzy launch party Sony held here in Toronto. If you missed it earlier,... Read More
App Reviews: Bump 3.0, Cinemagram, Vera Wang On Weddings
Moore In The Morning has taken the day off for Family Day, but I thought, hey, there’s was no stopping me from posting new reviews online. So from the new releases this week we have a very easy way to share files from phone to phone, a slick trick to create moving images, and the ultimate... Read More
Sony’s PS Vita A True Video Game Machine Of Comfort & Performance
Of all the PlayStation handhelds, the PS Vita has by far the best feel. It’s priced at $250 and is large in size, but light in weight. It has a massive, simply gorgeous screen that the games make incredible use of. As all gaming systems should be, it’s a machine, an eye candy portal with... Read More
The CBC Launches Free Music Service With Canadian Focus
In my Gearing Up report for Studio 12 this week I take a look at the launch of CBC Music, a free streaming-music service from the public broadcaster and see how it stacks up to the competition.
App Reviews – Raditaz, Parkbud, & Toronto Zoo Pad
Android users will be happy to see a free new music service amongst my app reviews this week for Moore In The Morning on Newstalk 1010. I also take a look at one of the handiest little tools for drivers and a new Wildlife Field Guide for the iPad from the Toronto Zoo, highlighting their... Read More