Review: Anki Cozmo programmable robot

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There have been a slew of interesting consumer robot products which offer smartphone integration and remote control as well as the ability to be programmed. Anki’s Cozmo robot is an intriguing example of how far we’ve come.

A tiny robot that fits in the palm of your hand, Cozmo is surprisingly complex. Put of the box, the robot is charged in its own dock and controlled using a smartphone app. This is a typical approach but there’s layers of interaction. The more time you spend playing with Cozmo, the more points it earns which upgrade its personality and it skillset.

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YouTube launches new Spotlight on Canada channel

Discovering new and buzz-worthy Canadian content on YouTube just got easier. Launching today,  YouTube Spotlight Canada channel will showcase Canada’s top stars in both French and English, alongside emerging Canadian talent.

Every month, YouTube Spotlight Canada will highlight the creators and the videos that have Canada clicking, watching and sharing. The channel will also feature themed playlists to help Canadians explore trending topics and news stories.

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Review: Ecobee 3 Lite smart thermostat

By Gadjo C. Sevilla

Ecobee is an innovator in the smart thermostat and smart home automation space.

The Ecobee 3 Lite smart thermostat is a more affordable version of the popular Ecobee 3 and integrates with Samsung SmarThings, Apple HomeKit as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control.

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Review: Motorola Moto Z2 Play

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Motorola’s Moto Z Play was last year’s midrange surprise which turned out to be a veritable chameleon handset thanks to easy on, and off Moto Mods accessories as well as the best battery life on any device.

While the flagship Moto Z was, and remains the most premium handset and also the thinnest smartphone Motorola has ever made. The Moto Z Play, on the other hand, is a far more practical and less frivolous affair that appealed to more users.

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