Thursday
Mar272014

Google Chromecast Vs. Apple TV: Which is better and for what type of users?

By Simon Cohen

Now that Google’s diminutive WiFi media player is available in Canada, how does it stack up to Apple’s set-top box and which should you buy?

It’s been several months since Google unleashed the Chromecast, a tiny dongle-like device that turns any HDTV into a Wi-Fi enabled display. Initially only available in the U.S., the $35 gadget was very well received and our own Gadjo Sevilla found it to be an easy and reliable way to stream content to a TV.

But if you wanted a Chromecast back in 2013, you needed to order one via the U.S. and frankly that was a hassle. Now that it’s being sold in Canada for $39, the time is right to take a look at this new player and see how it compares to one of the most popular devices in this space: Apple TV.

 

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Thursday
Mar272014

Microsoft releases Office for iPad, editing documents requires Office 365 subscription

 

Hell hath frozen over, or welcome to the Satya Nadella Era at Microsoft. The much anticipated and long rumoured Microsoft Office for iPad will be coming to the Apple App Store at around 2 PM Eastern time today. Office for iPad is a trio of apps that bring Word, PowerPoint and Excel to tablets. You'll be able to open documents for free but should be an Office 365 subscriber to edit and save documents, good deal for exising Office 365 subscribers.

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Thursday
Mar272014

LG G Flex coming to on Rogers April 3 for $199.99 on contract, $699 without

LG's G Flex will be available in Canada starting April 3rd exclusively through Rogers! The smartphone will retail for $199.99 on a two year contract. It will also cost $699.99 outright. Read our review of this bendy behemoth right here.

Thursday
Mar272014

SlideShow: First look at Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear 2, Gear Neo and Gear Fit

Photos by Corey Herscu

Canadianreviewer's editor-at-large Corey Herscu had the opportunity to check out Samsung's latest flagship and wearables. The much anticipated Galaxy S5, the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit. This is the first time Canada is seeing the full range, which is expected to be coming to market soon.  Stay tuned for more impressions on the cornocupia of wearables and Samsung's top smartphone for 2014.