Don't look now, Sony's Walkman is trying to make a comeback

It's been 45 years since the Moon Landing but can you believe its been 35 years since Sony wired us for sound with the original Sony Walkman? Well Sony is bringing back the Walkman brand in a premium US $700 bit of kit called the ZX1. Years after the iPod ate up the MP3 industry (and years after smartphones ate up the iPod), Sony's new player features 128GB of storage and the ability to play High Resolution Audio whose files have way more musica data and information for a true audiophile experience.

Made from a single piece of aluminum and featuring a 4-inch touchscreen plus 32 hours of playback on a single charge, the ZX1 is definitely a niche product, one that competes with Neil Young's Pono Player for a very discerning music audience. Find out more about the new Walkman here. 

iTunes Festival to return to London this September

After taking the show on the road to SXSW in Austin early this year, the iTunes Festival returns to its roots in London's Roundhouse in September. According to Apple this year's month-long festival will feature the likes of Pharrell,  Maroon 5, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Beck, Sam Smith, Blondie, Kylie, 5 Seconds of Summer, Chrissie Hynde and many more.

“The iTunes Festival in London is back with another stunning line-up of world class performers and tremendous new acts,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “These live shows capture the heart and soul of iTunes and we love bringing them to our customers in the Roundhouse, as well as to the millions of people watching all over the world for free.”

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Sights and sounds from Hondy Indy Toronto 2014

Despite the rainy weather the Honda Indy Toronto 2014 is going strong this weeked. I had a chance to check out the trials as well as visit various attractions at the Exhibition Place last Friday courtesy of event sponsor Wind Mobile (who gave two Canadian Reviewer readers tickets to Saturday and Sunday races. Being around the Indy cars is an exhilirating experience and the best way to appreciate the cars and how fast they go is to be up close

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Review: Nio Tag

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Today's travellers rely on various technologies and apps to make their trips more pleasurable and convenient. There are various accessories and gadgets that have come to market which, while not specifically positioned for travelling, make a whole of a lot of sense. Here is one of the most notable one's we've tried.

Nio Tag is a small, battery powered device that is the world's first Bluetooth Low Energy security tag. It's compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled mobile phones. 

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