App Reviews – Hurricane Red Cross, Shark Net, Artkive
There are so many things you can track these days. This week on Moore in the Morning we look at tracking hurricanes, sharks, and if you’re a parent, the paintings your kids come home with. Hurricane by American Red Cross iPhone/Android Free This impressively organized app from the American Red Cross will guide you like... Read More
Social Reading With eBooks
Now that all the big makers of eBook Readers have features that connect to Facebook and Twitter, how do they compare and what are their different approaches? For this week’s Gearing Up on Studio 12 News I take a look at each, including Sony’s latest, the PRS-T2 Reader.
App Reviews: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Horn, Pinterest
Heeeellooooo! This week we celebrate the incredible Julia Child as we take a look at an iPad app that will hopefully introduce her passion for cooking to a whole new generation. I also introduce John Moore to the world of Pinterest and explore an iPad game that offers the best mobile graphics this year. Mastering... Read More
App Reviews: Current Caller ID, Pitfall!, Pulse
This week Aaron Rand & I break out the whips and anti-venom for a look at the 30th anniversary of the Atari video game Pitfall! I also explore a proper caller ID app for Android users and celebrate the arrival of news reading app Pulse for web browsers. Finally an app you don’t need a... Read More
Follow Curiosity On Mars From Your Computer Here On Earth
For this week’s Gearing Up on Studio 12 News I showcase a number of ways you can follow the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory online and get involved as it continues its mission, making new discoveries. Links from this clip: NASA Television ustream.tv/nasahdtv Jet Propulsion Laboratory mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl Eyes on the Solar System eyes.nasa.gov Spacecraft 3D iPhone/iPad... Read More
App Reviews: SeatGuru, Projectbook, Hoops & Yoyo
Hilarious or annoying, this week I’ll find out what Ted Woloshyn makes of Hallmark’s popular characters Hoops & Yoyo as we review their new alarm clock app. Plus I have some practical picks with SeatGuru for travelers and Projectbook, a productivity app for who like Getting Things Done. SeatGuru by Tripadvisor iPhone/Android Free Not... Read More
App Reviews: London Olympics 2012, The Walking Dead, Weather Apps
We’ll keep the flame going this week with the best in Olympic apps plus find out if John Moore will have my back in a zombie apocalypse through a video game version of the Walking Dead. I also have two worthy weather apps for mobile meteorologists. Olympic Apps London 2012: Official Results iPhone/iPad/Android Free Yes... Read More
App Reviews: Tom Hanks’ Electric City, Vyclone, circleof6
This week on Moore in the Morning we explore the violent, animated stories of Tom Hanks. The Hollywood actor is experimenting with what can be done in the mobile world and the results are more Road to Perdition than You”ve Got Mail. I also review an innovative movie-making app that will turn your friends and... Read More
Microsoft Unveils Office For Tablets, Launches NASA On Xbox 360
Microsoft has taken the wraps off of the next version of Microsoft Office. For Studio 12 News I take a look at the most interesting change, the way Word, Excel, and PowerPoint work on a tablet. Plus this is also the week that Microsoft publishes their first non-fiction game, a Mars Rover Landing simulation created... Read More
App Reviews: Tap Tap Revenge: Tour, Amazing Alex, Little Digits
It’s time to take John Moore on tour. This week I’ll test his music skills with the new Tap Tap Revenge game (hopefully he’s a big Carly Rae Jepsen fan) and look at two very innovative apps for kids plus review the new game franchise from the creators of Angry Birds. Tap Tap Revenge:... Read More
Free Apps For Kids, My Recommendations
Many parents are giving their smartphones or iPads to their kids to play with only to discover that the little ones consume apps at a fast rate. The challenges is to find free apps to give them, but ones that aren’t just time wasters, but offer a valuable experience. For my weekly Gearing Up television... Read More
App Reviews: Learn To Camp, Fraiche Macarons, Markers
Is it safe to go camping with John Moore? Does he attract bears? We’ll find out this week on Moore in the Morning as I show him the ultimate guide to camping in Canada. I’ll also explore a recipe book devoted to Parisienne cookies and a delightful drawing app for Android devices. Parks Canada... Read More
Nintendo Wii U Game System Offers Mud Fights, Zombie Scans, & Super Hero Team Battles
For my weekly Gearing Up report on Studio 12 News I take an early look at Nintendo’s Wii U video game system. With the tablet-like GamePad and the familiar balance board Nintendo has cooked up quite a range of activities including synchronized rowing, water fights, zombie scanning, and a captivating game where you must command... Read More
App Reviews: Song Pop, The Sonnets, SuperBetter
I’m thinking John Moore is good at playing music games and boy, have I got an addictive one. We’ll find out this week on Moore in the Morning where I’ll also be cueing up Sir Patrick Stewart to recite for us some Shakespearean love poetry and then, if I’m lucky, we’ll Level Up with a... Read More
Canadian Steampunk Festival Gets Toronto Wound Up
More than four thousand people arrived at the front lawn of the historic Campbell House in Toronto for Steam On Queen, Canada’s first Steampunk street festival. That’s more than four times what was expected. Clearly the festival’s collection of merchant tents mixed with creative public performances ignited a lot of curiosity. Even the Campbell House... Read More
App Reviews: CraftStudio, Nike+ Running, Bottom Of The Ninth
Once again Martha Stewart refuses to create apps for Android users. Thankfully, in addition to looking at her latest creation for iPad on this week’s Moore in the Morning I also explore the Android version of Nike’s popular running app. Plus I celebrate the beginning of a new animated graphic novel series that jumps right... Read More
New MacBook Pro Delivers Eye Candy With A Kick
At first glance the new MacBook Pro looks exactly like the old MacBook Pro. It has the aluminum body, backlit keyboard, and glass touchpad that have become familiar characteristics for Apple’s computers. What has changed to bring about a shocking $2,229 starting price tag, and that’s for a 15” model no less, is a remarkable... Read More
App Reviews: Vital Signs, BluffCam, Aviary, Frisbee Rush
Can a camera detect your heart rate? We’ll see if we can get John Moore’s pulse going and find out this week on Moore In The Morning. I also test out a free photo-editing app called Aviary and play an experimental game that can shoot Frisbees from your phone into your home computer. Camera-Based Heart... Read More
iPad App Brings Dinosaurs To Life In New Rom Exhibit
Launching June 23rd, Ultimate Dinosaurs will bring 17 full-scale dinosaur skeleton casts and a collection of fossils that explore the remarkable change in evolution that happened when the planet’s large land mass divided and drifted into separate parts of the world, setting the stage for a new series of strange and remarkable reptiles. To help... Read More
App Reviews: Instapaper, Color Genius, Bear Grylls & Pixar’s Brave
This week I show John Moore how to look good when you’re being chased by bears and save interesting articles for when the chase is over. Welcome to my Apps File reviews. Instapaper iPhone/iPad/Android/Web $4.99/$2.99 You may not have the time to read every interesting article you find on the internet and so Instapaper gives... Read More
New Dyson Ball Vacuums Offer Suction With A Twist
Exclusive to Canada, Dyson’s new Ball vacuums are given the test in my weekly Gearing Up report for Studio 12 News. Although pricey, Dyson’s machines are much coveted and have their own loyal following. Is it merely a design luxury or a practical machine where the benefits live up to the price in the long... Read More
App Reviews: Evernote Hello, Happi Full Throttle, The Wind In The Willows
This week I show.. oh, um, what’s his name? Y’know… hosts a morning radio show. Says funny things. Moore something. John! Yes, John Moore. I show him an app that makes it easy to remember the names of people you meet. And I have two great apps for kids including a special edition of The... Read More
App Reviews: Facebook Camera, Health & Safety Watch, Kingdom of Plants
Facebook has released their own version of Instagram. On this week’s Moore In the Morning on Newstalk1010, we’ll ponder why Facebook would copy the idea from a company they’ve just bought. I’ll also review a new app that will tell you which restaurants have passed their health inspections and I’ll take John Moore for an... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Now Lying In Wait For You Online
I’m excited to introduce a new weekly video series from film critic Richard Crouse and myself called Hey All You Zombies!! It’s a weekly exploration of movies, music, video games, and technology, but one that is driven by obsessions, passions, impulses, and quirks. We’re recording our episodes using Google’s new online broadcasting technology, which means... Read More
App Reviews: Songify, Flipboard, Gardening Toolkit
John Moore is in for a real treat as I sing to him from a washing machine manual on this week’s show on Newstalk 1010. I also look at a great gardening resource to help you plant something new and how Flipboard will fetch you great audio content along with your daily newspaper. Songify iPhone/Android... Read More
App Reviews: Shoebox, PlaySay, & Wolfram Dog Breeds
This week I take John Moore to the dogs as we offer a handy guide to picking the best breed for your family. Plus we’ll look at how instant-translation technology is being used to teach languages and an app that uses your phone’s camera to scan old paper photographs into digital ones. Shoebox iPhone/Android... Read More
App Reviews: Viddy, SocialCam, Kitchen Disasters, Leonardo Da Vinci
Is John Moore ready for the world of “instant” video sharing? I take a look at the two main competitors in this fast-growing social trend on Newstalk1010 this week. Plus we review a kitchen guide that will help you recover meals that have gone horribly wrong and celebrate the official reproduction of Leonardo Da Vinci’s... Read More
New God Of War: Ascension To Share The Pain With Multiplayer Mode
I’ve been given only the slightest of glimpses into the next entry in the hit PlayStation series God of War. The next game will be sub-titled Ascension and all that can be said for Kratos, the angriest of anti-heroes, is that the story will take him back before the beginning, to a time when he... Read More
App Reviews: NHL PrePlay, Audubon Birds, Frankenstein
Do you always know where the puck is going to be? This week on Newstalk1010 I show John Moore how iPads can be used to make hockey predictions plus you can put some real tweets on your phone with the Audubon Bird Guide and take on the role of Victor Frankenstein in an interactive adaptation... Read More
Killer Party For Cutesy Characters, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Unveiled
The PlayStation 3 is getting a party-brawler game. For the first time characters from across Sony’s video game universe are gathering under one title for a knockdown, drag-out fight. Although it won’t be out until later this year, a very early version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was unveiled this week for myself and other... Read More
Plastic Vs. Metal With A Look At Dell’s XPS 13 Ultrabook
From this week’s Gearing Up report on Studio 12 News. With the release of the XPS 13 Ultrabook, Dell is starting to explore an interesting mix of materials in their premium laptop designs and so it makes for a good excuse to look at the way consumer technology has slowly begun to change from being... Read More
App Reviews: Lemon, Plants Vs Zombies, 500px
This week on Newstalk 1010 I show John Moore how to grow his own Zombie Zen Garden, keep track of his expenses with his camera, and welcome Toronto-based photography community 500px to Android. Lemon iPhone/Android/BlackBerry/WP7 Free/$9 monthly subscription The next time you pay for something, snap a photo of the receipt and let Lemon scan... Read More
Android Is Now Kid-Friendly With Designed-In-Canada Vinci II Tablet
In my Gearing Up Report for Studio 12 this week, I take a look at a new kids tablet that has just launched. Vinci II is an Android-powered 7″ tablet that has partnered with a number of Canadian institutions including the Ontario Science Centre, Laurier University, Discovery Channel, and TVO to deliver a more sophisticated... Read More
App Reviews: TurboTax SnapTax 2011, XLR8, Dream:ON
This week on Moore In The Morning on Newstalk I take John Moore out for a spin in my iPhone Lamborghini, explore the science of dreams, and take a look at just how practical it is to do your taxes on your phone. TurboTax SnapTax 2011 iPhone/iPad $9.99 – Single Return, $19.99 – Coupled Return... Read More
Samsung Gets It Just Right With 7 Inch Galaxy Plus Tablet
This is the 7” tablet you’ve been looking for. It’s not a mobile device with a larger screen or an oversized phone or a companion for your laptop. We’ve reached a point now in screen resolution and the design of both Android software and apps that yes, you can now take everything that has been... Read More
Remembering The Titanic With The Best Centennial Apps
One hundred years have passed since that tragic night. With centennial memorial events happening all this week, leading up to the anniversary of the sinking this Sunday, here’s a summary of the best apps exploring the historic ship and its tragic voyage. Building The Titanic iPad Free National Geographic has created an interactive timeline... Read More
New Photography Exhibit At The ROM Explores The Delicate Beauty Of Animal Bones
Of the many layers that make up who we are it’s the skeleton that you can depend upon to stand the test of time. It’s our bones that record our journey in life and remain to share our stories long after. In a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, Canadian artist Deborah Samuel seeks... Read More
The Best Easter Apps For Your Holiday Weekend
Time to bring out your baskets, we’re going to fill them with Easter apps. From yummy recipes and egg-decorating guides to interactive stories and a little white rabbit magic, we’ve got the best mobile surprises for your family’s long weekend. Bunny Fingers! iPhone/iPad $0.99 Kids know. There are rabbits everywhere, we just can’t see... Read More
The Game Of Life Meets iPad Plus Putting The Moves On Kinect Star Wars
In this week’s Gearing Up for Studio 12 I look at how mobile devices and apps are changing classic board games with Hasbro’s first iPad-powered classic, The Game Of Life zAPPed Edition. And I put the moves on this week’s big video game launch, Kinect Star Wars for the Xbox 360.
Fitness Tracker & Smart MP3 Player, MotoActv Is Some Serious Exercise Gear
It’s rare to find a gadget these days that’s designed for a singular purpose. The MOTOACTV is a fitness tracker and that’s it. It didn’t begin life as a wristwatch or a smartphone or a video game system only to find a use for fitness later. No, it lives and breathes to be your exercise... Read More