There are few things that make you feel as violated as losing your smartphone when so much of your personal data is stored on it, except all is not lost when the right tools are set up in advance to significantly increase your chances of getting it back.

Rarely has a tablet been able to go toe-to-toe against Apple's iPad since the original model launched four years ago, but Samsung thinks it has something that might be even better with its new Galaxy TabPRO.

The old saying goes that there are only two sure things in life — death and taxes. The April 30 tax deadline looms and it’s expected that more than 75% of Canadians will file their 2013 return electronically this year. If you count yourself among them, you have options to do it with a little less fuss, and some thought into getting organized for upcoming years.

It had been rumoured for some time that Apple wouldeventually make its way into vehicles, and by announcing its new CarPlay platform, the companyaims to make it easier to use the iPhone in vehicles through betterintegration.

Internet connectivity is usually tied to download speed before any other metric, but overall bandwidth usage is likely to be just as prevalent this year, and that could force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to offer larger monthly caps.

There’s a reason why Samsung has put the “pro” moniker on its latest line of tablets, and it has everything to do with who the company thinks can benefit from using them. The Galaxy TabPRO 8.4-inch is the smallest of the new trio of Tabs, and while it may not have as much business-focused cachet as its bigger brothers do, it offers a unique experience for an Android tablet at this size and with this screen. If you’ve had your eye on a Samsung tablet already, this might be the one you’ve been looking for.

One of the constant narratives surrounding BlackBerry, outside of its decline in fortunes, is that the BlackBerry 10 platform doesn't have enough apps — or at least the popular ones users want. Filling in the gaps now in a much easier way is none other than Android.

If you have already cut off your cable or satellite, or are thinking of doing so, a digital antenna is a nice way to bring back some of the channels you lost and not pay a single penny for them every month. Not all antennas are made equal, however, so finding the right one will require a little bit of research on your part.

Any self-respecting gamer knows about or has seen a Turtle Beach gaming headset before, as the company has carved out a solid reputation with its always-improving product line. The Ear Force i60 is a unique case though — it’s expensive, is positioned as a Mac and iOS-friendly product and could be good enough to replace your existing music headphones.

General Motors originally revealed that it would bring in-car 4G LTE into its newest vehicles at CES in Las Vegas last month, and the automaker has confirmed Canada will be part of that rollout when they flip the switch on the service this summer.

The light bulb is arguably one of the most important inventions in modern history, yet its evolution to becoming “smart” has generally been focused on energy-savings and longevity, not control and functionality. This is why the onset of Internet-connected bulbs will play their own role in the new era of home automation.

Now that Rogers has unveiled its Next program to cater to customers who want to upgrade their smartphone every 12 months, this new act of corporate generosity comes with some fine print that you should know before you decide to sign up.

Streaming media within the home has been a liberating feature for anyone who has adopted it and taken full advantage of the convenience the technology provides. One of the most effective programs to do that is Plex, media server software that collects your content and presents it in one of the most effective platforms currently available.

Plugging in your smartphone to charge the battery is a mundane task, and wireless charging is likely going to be the future, but an industry standard remains elusive as competing consortiums vie to win out.

Buying a case for your smartphone or tablet is usually a matter of the need to protect and the desire to personalize. Only one of those tends to be true when it comes to a screen protector, that thin buffer zone keeping the daily scratches and blemishes the device is subjected to at bay.
 

A homegrown Canadian startup, aptly named Sync.com, is coming to market with a cloud storage solution that aims to take on established competitors and offer peace of mind for your files with added encryption and a unique methodology.

Gamers who care about the gear they use are known in the industry for being sticklers over comfort, performance and accessibility. Plantronics is trying to cater to both the established gamers who fall under that group, as well as those who may not be as hardcore, but still want quality they can count on. The RIG is a unique headset in that it merges PC and console gaming with mobile device connectivity, a mix that performs admirably well.

The new wireless code of conduct that went into effect in December ensures that roaming bills don't reach ridiculous levels unless you allow them to go above the limit, but there are a number of products and services that undercut the carriers in talk, text and data when you're abroad.

BlackBerry has rolled out a major update to its BB10 operating system today with version 10.2.1, which brings in a handful of new features meant to streamline and enhance specific controls and options. The update includes some other upgrades and enhancements that have been overdue in the company’s latest devices.

It’s no secret that Canada’s private sector has a large number of small businesses, and fully-featured PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone services have traditionally been too expensive for most of them. Ooma is looking to change that with its new Office VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) product and service aimed specifically at businesses with one to 10 employees.