I'm A Gadget Guy

This Blog is just about that, gadgets and technology. Just about everything we do these days is connected by technology and whatever I can get my hands on I’ll Blog about and give you my perspective.

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2015 Tige Z1 Review Coming Soon!
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2015 Tige Z1 Review Coming Soon!
My first boat review coming soon! The 2015 Tige Z1.    Filed under: Car Reviews Tagged: 2015 Tige Z1, Boat, Okanagan, Tige, Wakeboarding, Wood Lake
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2015 Ford Fusion Titanium
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2015 Ford Fusion Titanium
I’ve been wanting to check out this car for some time now and was finally given the opportunity to do so.  The very first time I saw the Fusion, I had to do a double take as the front end of the Fusion looks very similar to that of the Aston Martin Vantage.  Perhaps some…
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Windows Phone Dead
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Windows Phone Dead
As most of you have read by now, Microsoft killed off its Windows Phone.  While I was a long time supporter, the writing was on the wall when Microsoft kept supporting their apps on other platforms over their own. I think what upsets me the most on this one is Microsoft taking over the phone…
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Solar Panel for the Outdoors
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Solar Panel for the Outdoors
Somehow along the way I lost sight of what was the best “tech” gadget of our trip to Peru last year and should have blogged about it.  I’m about to lend it to a friend for their hiking trip so I figured I should write a quick write up on this.  This little gem is…
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Tight Parking Space? Ford Has the Answer
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Tight Parking Space? Ford Has the Answer
Last week in San Francisco at Ford’s annual Further With Ford event, I had the opportunity to experience a self driving car park it’s self into a tight space.  I should say the user was in control from a safety perspective, however the car manoeuvred its self into the tight parking space with pre...
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The “Airbnb” for Cars
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The “Airbnb” for Cars
Earlier this week at the Further with Ford conference, I had the opportunity to get a peak at what Ford/Ford Credit and Getaround are doing in the way of personal vehicle rentals.  Essentially as the title of this article suggests, it’s like Airbnb for vehicles. A very simple to use program...
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Further With Ford Quick Note
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Further With Ford Quick Note
   As I sit here at the airport ready to head home, I’m reflecting on the last couple of days which have been full of presentations, information and hands on demos. I quite simply come to the conclusion that Ford is well positioning themselves for the future and what the next gene...
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Ford Smart Mobility – FordTrends Keynote
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Ford Smart Mobility – FordTrends Keynote
   This weeks Further With Ford kicked off with a great Canadian reception and then moved over to Pier 27 for dinner and a keynote by Ford’s President and CEO Mark Fields. Ford wants to make it clear they are all about Mobilty and continuing with Henry Ford’s dream of ensuri...
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Here in San Fran
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Here in San Fran
Recently landed in San Francisco for the next few days with Ford and their annual Further With Ford conference. This is my first time at one of these larger events and so far I’m being treated like a King. Weather couldn’t be better (maybe just warmer) with blue skies and 69F.  &...
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