First look at the 2016 Chevrolet Spark

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Chevy Spark is a very interesting car designed for an emerging segment. Chevrolet seems to want to have cars available for people at every stage of their lives and the Spark is really aimed at the first-time car buyer who might otherwise buy a second hand car.

Chevrolet’s Spark is a neat new subcompact which brings many of the key features and technologies found in GM’s larger vehicles. The new mini-car was marketed and teased as a ‘mobile device’ and this is somewhat accurate since it does feature GM’s OnStar, a rear backup camera and onboard 4G-LTE connectivity plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. 

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Review: Samsung Galaxy S7

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is an accomplished flagship smartphone and one that is undeniably a Samsung creation from top to bottom. 

Samsung’s latest flagship is a confluence of cutting edge technology, innovative features and a response to user requests. This is undeniably the company’s most ambitious smartphone yet.

The Galaxy S7 is also one of the most expensive Android handsets to come to market, and one of the most premium phones available. For Samsung, it is the right product coming out at just the right time, and a huge play for them to reclaim the throne as leading smartphone manufacturer as well as put forward the features that separate them from the herd.

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Filing taxes with H&R Block’s application and website

Believe it or not, we’ve already arrived at our Tax Season. What is traditionally a nervous and often stressful time for individuals and families filing their taxes can be made much simpler by using H&R Block’s new online tax submission tools including their downloadable program and tax filing website which works on PCs as well as mobile devices.

H&R Block has over 50 years of Canadian tax return experience and serves Canadian taxpayers in 1,200 offices across the country as well as its various web tools and downloadablle application.

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Toca Dance on iOS brings new ways for kids to play

Toca Boca recently released Toca Dance, an entertaining and different game focusing on enjoying dancing and music. Available to iOS users, Toca Dance allows players to pick their dancers and form a group. You can choose their outfits and choreograph the moves. Set the stage using special effects and watch it all unfold. Record your music video so you can share it with your friends.

With no in-app purchases and no nagging ads, Toca Dance is a great pastime for young children. Among the features it offers are the ability to create your own dance moves, 8 quirky characters to dance with, a range of  outfits with different themes: Superheroes, animals, food and monsters! 5 soundtracks to dance to and the ability to create and share a music video. The game costs $2.99 and is available here.