Review: Jaybird Reign Fitness Tracker

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

While Jaybird is well known as a maker of sports and activity focused wireless headphones, their latest product, the Jaybird Reign is a stylish all-day activity tracker that serves as a ‘power-meter,’ for your body.

The presentation, look and feel of the Jaybird Reign is quite premium and luxurious. The tiny sensor comes with a proprietary dongle, a microUSB to USB charging cable and a variety of bracelet types as well as various size bands right out of the box.

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The Apple Beat: Accessories that make iPhone photography better

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The iPhone has been the most popular point-and-shoot camera for a number of years, which is remarkable for something that is a feature in a smartphone and not a standalone camera. The iPhone's strengths are speed, great photo AI that takes the best possible shots in most conditions and easy to use camera and editing software. Here are some great tools that make taking photos and video on an iPhone even better.

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CIAS 2016: A look at Ford's Fusion Energi SE plug-in hybrid

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto - Ford Canada unveiled a new family of Ford Fusion midsize sedans here yesterday during the Media Preview. Most notable was the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid which comes at a time where there are more benefits coming to hybrid electric car owners. In a nutshell, plug-in electric and full EV cars will get green license plates which gives them access to HOV and HOT lanes even if there is only one person in the car. The Government has also increased incentives to make these more affordable.

The Fusion Energi SE has a 32km electric range but is backed by a gas engine which it can run in both hybrid (utilizing both powerplants) or gas as the case may be.

2016 Canadian International AutoShow features more than 40 vehicle unveilings

The 2017 Lincoln Continental was one of the many new models unveiled at the CIAS Media Preview

“With such a strong roster, it cements the Canadian International AutoShow’s place as the biggest and best consumer show in the country,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow.

The 43rd Canadian International AutoShow kicked off on Thursday with more than 40 vehicle launches during Media Preview Day.

The world’s leading automotive manufacturers pulled the covers off 33 production vehicles and 11 concepts over the course of the media tour that took a record number of digital, broadcast and print journalists through the 1,000 cars and 650,000 square feet of show space at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The AutoShow opens to the public Friday, February 12 at noon.  Hit jump for the full list of new vehicles and concepts unveiled.

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