Review: Mazda CX-5 2015

Text and photos by Don Halliwell

This is no Miata, but the CX-5 has as much Zoom as you’ll find in its class.

The now ubiquitous CUV segment is crowded to say the least. The likes of the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5 (formerly Tribute) have been vying for space in Canadian garages for years now. 

This slice of the automotive pie is a huge area of focus for manufacturers. I suspect in part because these vehicles are among the most practical for small families and also because it’s a large volume driver. Hit jump for the full review.

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Review: MacPhun Software's Lost Photos

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

MacPhun Software has made some of the most innovative Mac software I’ve had the pleasure to try. Their SnapHeal image editing app is one of the most effective ways to remove items seamlessly from a photo and they recently released the Lost Photos app, which scours your email account’s history for images and attachments and places them in a separate folder for ‘rediscovery’.

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Intuit releases Quicken 2015 for Mac

It took seven years, but Intuit finally released an all-new version of Quicken for the Mac. Available for download from Quicken.com for $74.99, Quicken 2015 for Mac also sports an updated design, reminiscent of Apple's new "flat" design direction in OS X Yosemite. A companion app for iOS, Quicken Money Management is free. 

While showcasing many of the features of older versions, Quicken 2015 lacks the the ability to create a 12-month budget, show loan amortization as well as pay bills within the application. Other features available to the Windows version, like multi-currency conversion and advanced investment options, are also missing from the Mac variant, though may be coming soon.

Source: Appleinsider

Want to get into High-Res audio? Sony's got the goods, for a price

High Resolution audio is coming up as the audiophiles format for enjoying music as it was recorded and intended to be enjoyed in its glorious and uncompressed form. Sony's just released a trifecta of devices for the discriminating High-Res audio enthusiasts.

To discover the true difference between hearing music and listening to it, Sony has introduced three Hi-Res technology products. These premium audio devices lets consumers experience the best in Sony sound at home or on-the-go. Hit jump for the details.

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