iOS 11 Public Beta is now available for download

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The biggest Apple iOS update, specially for iPads, is now available as a public beta ahead of the expected Fall release. Previously only available for developers since WWDC 2017, iOS 11 can be installed on compatible iOS devices today. Head over to beta.apple.com and sign up with your Apple ID. Note that as with most beta software things may not always work and there will be bugs.

Apple strongly reccomends backing up devices and that beta testers use secondary iPhones and iPads so as not to experience problems that could affect your data. Note, too, that few of your apps will work as expected since devs still need to tweak them for iOS 11.

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Review: Google Home

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google Home is Google’s smart speaker which connects via WiFi (or, even better, via Google WiFi) to Google’s smart assistant in the cloud. Designed to be connected at home, Google home uses voice as the primary means of control. It is available in Canada from Best Buy and online from Google.

For $ 179.00, Canadians can get their hands on Google Home, a voice-activated smart speaker, powered by the Google Assistant in English and French.

This diminutive speaker has a rather charming zen-like design. Some say it looks like an aromatherapy gadget, which is fine since it is created to sort of blend in to your home. I Installed Google Home in my kitchen/breakfast nook area and it is ideal for query and control situations when I have my hands full from preparing food or washing dishes.

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Canada's 150th anniversary, EventMobi commits 150 company days for volunteer experiences

Canadian technology startup EventMobi, the global leader in conference and meetings technology, is launching a new program, 150 Days of Action, which kicks off July 1^st – Canada's milestone anniversary, to provide employees with meaningful opportunities to give back to their communities. As part of the program, EventMobi will offer and incent employees to contribute to a total of 150 company days dedicated to volunteer work of their choice.

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Review: Sennheiser HD-1 in ear wireless headphones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Wireless Bluetooth headphones have become extremely popular of late because of improved sound quality, better connectivity, and longer battery life. At the high-end of the market, Sennheiser’s HD1 In-Ear Wireless headphones amp up the neckband style form factor with a lavish look and feel plus Sennheiser’s trademark high fidelity.

The future of wireless Bluetooth headphones is clearly where Apple’s AirPods are taking them. Individual ear pieces that work in concert without wires and which also offer access to your smartphone’s voice assistant and voice calls. Being able to quikly pair the headsets with various smartphones I review using NFC is nothing short of magical. If you've ever had to drill down the bluetooth settings menu on a phone, forget exisiting devices just to accomidate a new Bluetooth headset, you will love the one touch-pairing offered by the Sennheiser HD-1.

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