Robot Cat Uses AI To Learn About You
A robot cat that uses AI to learn about you and your home, my latest Wow Factor.
The Night Shift On 12′ Skeletons, Beach Cleaning Dog Bots & Deadpool’s Butt
On Shane Hewitt’s the Night Shift, he and Kris chat upgrades to Home Depot’s 12′ Skeleton, a park cleaning robot dog, and that Xbox controller with Ryan Reynolds’ butt.
The Night Shift on Dyson’s Headphones & iPhone Presto Transit Passes
This week Shane Hewitt & Kris Abel chat Dyson’s first headphones, Apple devices now working as Presto transit passes, and protecting yourself from doxxing with Google’s Results About You service.
Immersive View Launches In Google Maps Canada
Finally available in Canada, here’s Immersive View in Google Maps.
Preview Wash G1 – Dyson’s First Hardwood Floor Cleaner
Coming to Canada later this year for $900, I try out the Dyson WashG1.
The Night Shift On Apple Vision Pro, Samsung Buds 3, & AI Celebrity Audiobooks
I join Shane Hewitt and The Night Shift to chat the Canadian launch of the Apple Vision Pro, Samsung’s All-Day earbuds, and an app with audiobooks using AI voices of Hollywood actors.https://www.newstalk1010.com
Samsung’s All-Day Buds 3 Uses AI With New Galaxy Devices
Samsung just announced new Galaxy devices. Here’s my Wow Factor on them including “all-day” Buds 3 earbuds so you can better use AI with the new Fold6, Flip6 smart phones & Watch7. Canadian prices(starting at):Buds 3 $210Pro $330Galaxy Z Flip6 $1463Galaxy Z Fold6 $2565
AI Recreates Hollywood Voices For Audio Books
Thanks to AI, you can hear Judy Garland read aloud the Wizard of Oz along with other academy award winners and classic books in new mobile audio reading app, my latest Wow Factor
Review – Boba Fett Electronic Helmet
Here’s my review of Hasbro’s new Boba Fett electronic helmet, part of The Black Series.
Wild Cats At The ROM
Use promo code “KRISABEL” for 15% off of admission. I join curator Kevin Seymour to look at just some of the highlights from Wild Cats, the newest exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum, running until October 20th 2024 https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/wild-cats
Review – Redesigned Beats Pill Speaker
Here’s my review of the redesigned and reengineered Pill portable speaker by Beats (& Apple). Launching for $199.95 CAD.
It’s Robot Insects To The Rescue
A look at JT-fly, future tech from Jong Tong University in Shanghai.
Review – Beats Solo Buds
New from Beats (& Apple), here’s my review of the Beats Solo Buds, launching in Canada for $99.95.
Three Cool Cat Projects
Here’s my look at some fun, feline projects.
New Starbucks Uses 100 Robots
A unique Starbucks experiment uses a fleet of robots to send coffee to the desks of everyone in an office building.
Review – Darth Vader Electronic Helmet Prop Replica
New from Hasbro Pulse, The Black Series Darth Vader helmet is a replica from the TV series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Specific For Canadians, The Latest From Google
Amongst the updates announced at Google’s annual I/O event come these helpful tools that are now available in Canada.
BionicBee Promises Smarter Swarms
Forget drones, the BionicBee is here to create intelligent swarms of flying robots, my latest Wow Factor.
Review – Little Kitty, Big City
The latest for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam, here’s my review of a game where you are a real cat.
Review – Beats Solo 4 Headphones
New from Apple, here’s my review of the Beats Solo 4 headphones launching for $280 CND.
Review – LEGO Retro Camera 3 in 1
Here’s another realistic camera set from LEGO that’s easier on the wallet.
Walking Chair From Suzume Inspires Robot Challenge
A fun character in the Japanese animated movie Suzume has gotten researchers at the University of Tokyo to tackle an interesting tech experiment.
Review – LEGO Polaroid OneStep Camera
I’m exploring the latest realistic gadget set by LEGO, a Polaroid camera.
Toyota Robot Can Hug It All
Toyota’s humanoid robot offers the power of hugs, my latest Wow Factor.
Cornell Explores Robot Kitchen Helpers
Need some help in the kitchen? Cornell University has a pair of robots named Alice & Bob for you.
Replica Movie Prop Special
Why it’s never been a better time to collect replicas of popular movie props. Here’s my 2-Part Wow Factor special.
Store’s Robot Arm Offers Custom Dress Fit
From MIT and The Ministry of Supply comes a robot arm that can sculpt personalized fit dresses.
Nissan Creates Babysitting Robot To Aid Drivers
Automaker Nissan has come up with a concept series of robotic toys to keep nfants settled in the back seat.
Meet The Inventer Of The Realistic Light Saber
Meet the inventor of that realistic light saber, my latest Wow Factor.
Review – Men In Black Neuralyzer
Here’s my review of the Neuralyzer from Men In Black, now available from Factory Entertainment.
Most Interesting Gadgets At CES
Here’s my pick for the Top Three most interesting gadgets at CES in Las Vegas.
Impressive Drone Display For New Year’s
Busan, South Korea celebrated New Year’s Evee using 2,000 drones.
How Robots Are Learning To Do Household Chores
Stanford’s IRIS labs is working on a way to teach how to do household tasks.
Robots Offer Holiday Greetings Around The World
Here’s a look at holiday greetings from robotics companiesv around the world.
Toys To Use AI To Talk To Kids
Toys to use Artificial Intelligence to talk with your kids, thanks to help from Canadian singer Grimes, my latest Wow Factor.
Review – Google Pixel 8 Pro
Here’s my review of Google’s Pixel 8 Pro Android smartphone.
A Bar Code Gift For Pizza Giving
Giving pizza presents to delivery drivers, a tech promotion from Pizza Hut, my latest Woww Factor.
Meet Arthur The Arthritis Robot
Meet a robot that is a specialist in diagnosing arthritis, my latest Wow Factor
Review – Google Pixel Watch 2
Here’s my review of Google’s Android/Fitbit combo, the Pixel Watch 2
Human Vs. Robot… Fight!
Care to fight a boxing robot? Researcgers explore human-robotic collaboration.