Jaybird launches Tarah Bluetooth headphones for runners

Here's a compelling new waterproof (IPX7) and sweatproof, headphones. Jaybird Tarah is the perfect earbud for people who are looking to cut the cord and try wireless for the first time. With more and more mobile devices moving away from the headphone jack, Tarah is the perfect solution for those hesitant to cut the cord but know it’s time.  

"We know a lot of dedicated athletes and fitness fans haven't yet made the switch to wireless headphones," said Jamie Parker, CEO of Jaybird. "We designed Jaybird Tarah to be the perfect introduction to going wireless - tangle-free and easy-to-use while delivering on the Jaybird fundamentals: sweat- and waterproof, a secure and comfortable sport fit, incredible sound with customizable EQ settings through the Jaybird app, and great battery life. Once people try Tarah, it will become an essential part of their training gear.”

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Waze finally comes to Apple CarPlay

On the heels of the announcement that Google Maps is available on Apple CarPlay, crowdsourced turn-by-turn navigation app Waze has finally been made available on Apple's smart infotainment system.

Waze, the platform bringing together communities on and off the road, today announced its integration with Apple CarPlay to further its mission of decreasing traffic on the road, and making driving safer and more convenient for everyone on the road. As one of the first navigation apps on the CarPlay platform, the Waze integration will bring the millions of users on CarPlay the opportunity to seamlessly use Waze features directly from their in-car display.

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Survey: One in five Canadians admits to distracted driving

Canadians know distracted driving is a big risk factor on the road. While 8 in 10 respondents (79%) to the latest Desjardins survey released today isay they regularly see other drivers using a smartphone behind the wheel, only 38 percent admit to having driven distracted at least once. A further 21% admitted to using their phone while driving within the past year.

Smartphone-related distracted driving is more pronounced with younger drivers. Eleven percent of drivers aged 16-24 admit to driving while using their smartphone on a regular basis, twice the national average (5%).

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Suyee Wireless Powerbank 10,000 mAh charger review

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Suyee may not be as familiar as Mophie or Anker in terms of external battery chargers but I am glad I took a chance on their wireless powerbank 10,000 mAh charger on Amazon.ca.

What attracted me to the Suyee Wireless Powerbank was the slim shape and size, the wireless Qi charging functionality and the ability to charge up to three devices simultaneously even while it is being charged itself.

As I prepared for a month-long trip with multiple smartphones, Kindle ereader, my son's iPad and other gadgets, I decided that the Suyee Wireless Powerbank was a good buy at $29.99. This was a large-ish capacity 10,000 mAh battery that could replenish a smartphone's charge multiple times during the day.

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