Hasbro To Add Artificial Intelligence To Board Games
Hasbro is adding Artificial Intelligence to popular board games inclluding Monopoly, Clue, & Risk. My latest Wow Factor explores what that will be like.
Review – Pokemon Sleep
Here’s my review of Pokemon Sleep, which uses your phone to monitor your sleeping habits at night. Is it better than counting sheep?
Rideable Robots To Go On Sale In Japan
Japanese company Tsubame is getting ready to mass-produce a multi-tonne electric robot called Archax inspired by the ‘Mech and Gundam dreams of sci-fi movies.
T. rex At The ROM With Ferocious LEGO
From brick clicks to a roar, my latest Wow Factor is about ferocious LEGO and the Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Royal Ontario Museum (& gift shop).
Drones Replace July 4th Fireworks
How drones were used to take the place of fireworks this past July 4th to set a new Guinness World Record, my latest Wow Factor.
Review – Killer Frequency, Talk Radio Virtual Reality
A Talk Radio tribute, here’s my review of Killer Frequency, a video game/Virtual Reality experience where you host a call-in show as a serial killer terrorizes the town.
Review – Google Pixel Tablet
Here’s my review of the new Google Pixel Tablet which comes packaged with a magnetic charging speaker dock.
Apollo Astronaut’s Flashlight – Review Of A NASA Replica
I have an astronaut’s flashlight, designed by NASA for the Apollo space missions and recreated by Luna Replicas. My latest Wow Factor.
Painter Robot Uses AI To Help Humans Make Art
Using artificial intelligence, a painting robot named Frida is designed to collaborate with humans, my latest Wow Factor.
Apple Announces Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset
Here’s my look at Apple’s Vision Pro Mixed Reality headset, just based on their announcement for now. My latest Wow Factor.
Little Girl’s Birthday Wish Comes True In VR
She wants to be a mermaid. How VRTherapies used viirtual reality to make a four year-old’s birthday wish come true.
Dyson Announces Robot Vacuum
Dyson is launching a robot vacuum in Canada in 2024 for $1,900 CAD. Meet the 360 Vis Nav.
New Heinz Machine For Mixing Custom Sauces
Heinz is getting ready to launch touchscreen dispensers into restaurants so you can mix & create your very own own sauce solution’
Review – Google Pixel 7a Budget Smartphone
Here’s my review of Google’s Pixel 7a, their new budget Android smartphone.
The Latest Lightsaber Technology – May The 4th Be With You
Turning fiction into fact, here’s four ways different companies are making real world Star Wars lightsabers.
Imaging Breakthrough Offers Anatomy Colours
Wild DISCO is breakthrough imaging tech creating colourful fly-throughs of the body to understand how disease works across different biological systems. My latest Wow Factor.
Review – Headpiece for Staff of Ra Raiders of the Lost Ark Hasbro Replca
From Raiders of the Lost Ark, here’s my review of Hasbro Pulse’s impressive Indiana Jones prop replica of the headpiece for the Staff of Ra
For Earth Day, Montreal-made ISS Virtual Reality View
Let me show you how to orbit our planet like an astronaut thanks to virtual reality cameras on the ISS and Montreal-based Felix and Paul Studios who offer this free experience as part of their Space Explorers series on Quest headsets.
Meet Spike, BMW’s Doggy Driver Assistant
Hey Siri meet Spike, BMW’s doggy digital assistant for drivers, coming to the Mini family of cars. My latest Wow Factor.
Canada Going To The Moon With Astronaut Jeremy Hansen
Canada is going to the Moon! On Montreal Now CJAD we discuss today’s announcememnt that astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be joining the Artemis mision to the Moon next year.
Be James Bond Or A Ghostbuster In Both Real And Virtual Adventures
You can be James Bond or a Ghostbuster in these simulated adventures both real & virtual, my latest Wow Factor.
Apple & Google Sleep Tracking Solutions
Both the latest Apple and Android smart watches join Google’s Pixel Hub in offering updated sleep tracking and sleep sensing technologies. Here’s my review.
Paris FashionWeek – Colour & Pattern Changing Clothes
From Paris FashionWeek comes new fashion tech with clothes that change, causing cries of surprise & cheers from the Paris crowd. My latest Wow Factor.
Sony’s Camera Tech For Blind Photographers
A camera for blind photographers! My latest Wow Factor is about new laser projection technology from Sony that makes photography more accessible.
Disney Unveils Stunt-Performing Robots
Disney Robots!! My latest Wow Factor has new park technology to help characters do stunts from the movies, shared by Imagineers at the SXSW festival.
Women In Spaceflight – VR Review
Shot in space, Women In Spaceflight is a VR movie from Montreal’s Felix & Paul studios that shares the thoughts & accomplishments of female astronauts. My Wow Factor review.
Hogwarts Legacy – Video Game Review
Boycott? What boycott? Breaking sales records for Warner Bros. Games, here’s my Wow Factor review of Hogwarts Legacy
X-Ray Glasses Brought To Life At MIT
X-Ray Glasses! On Wow Factor this week researchers at MIT bring the popular fantasy to life.
Let’s Play Curling!! – Video Game Review
Curling finally get’s the video game treatment, supported by Curling Canada. For Wow Factor here’s my Nintendo Switch review of Let’s Play Curling!! By Imagineer (penguins included).
Robot Spiders And Other UFOs
This week’s Wow Factor is about Unidentified Flying Objects. From the creepy to the beautiful, hopefully these UFOs wont get shot down.
Nail Art Tech Is Magic For Your Fingertips
This week’s Wow Factor is about the wearable tech of rings & fashion jewelry.
iPhone Designer Jony Ive Reinvents The Clown Nose
iPhone designer Jony Ive has reinvented….. the clown nose? It’s for a very good cause & yes, I want one
A Warehouse Worker Robot From Boston Dynamics
There’s a robot from Boston Dynamics that can replace me in a job I used to have…and I’m okay with that. My latest Wow Factor.
For Weekend Drives – Audi’s Transforming Concept Car
Wow Factor is my new social media clip series on the wildest, craziest tech. This week Audi unveils a car that transforms at the push of a button!
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Virtual Reality
It’s been 60 years since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech. To celebrate, Time Studios has created a free Virtual Reality experience for Meta Quest headsets. I joined the virtual call for freedom.
Kidults At Christmas – CJAD Festive Chat
Merry Christmas!We’re talking about toys and the latest “Kidult” trend on Montreal Now, CJAD with Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall. Is it a fad that will fade or are toy collectibles the new norm?
Mindfulness Apps – Dealing With Racism
When family gatherings are disrupted by strong views, mindful meditation helps. Here’s our CJAD chat with Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall about the free Covid Coach meditation app. iOS – https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/covid-coach/id1504705038 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.va.mobilehealth.ncptsd.covid&pli=1
Body Suit Makes Live Concerts Accessible For Deaf Fans
Making live concerts accessible to deaf fans, we discuss cool tech by Unit 9 on CJAD with Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall.
CJAD Review – Animatronic Lola
Star Wars droid Lola! Here’s my CJAD review of the animatronic toy robot from Hasbro. With Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall.
Helping Robot Tailors Make Jeans, Shirts
Watch soft cloth become hard panels so robots can make shirts & jeans for Siemens & Levi’s. We discuss it on CJAD