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The last movie Mike Holmes watched was Wes Craven’s latest, My Soul to Take. “It was pretty good, actually,” he says. “You should watch it.” This advice from the Carhartt-clad contractor diverges from that of just about everyone else who’s seen the bizarrely plotted slasher flick. But then, we don’t … Read More

5 Essentials for Tomorrow’s Superphones

We may not be slaves to Skynet yet, but a careful review of men’s style over the past decade and a half reveals that technology has been driving changes in the average guy’s wardrobe, with the biggest change possibly just around the corner. First, a quick refresher on the history … Read More

LG’s new 3D LED TV

Hosting a tech demo in the shadow of Real Sports Bar and Grill’s monolithic giant-screen TVs means that whatever’s being shown off needs to be damn impressive to hold anyone’s attention. LG did not disappoint at its recent event, introducing Toronto to its smart TV and home entertainment ecosystem. In … Read More

Tornado Ally

Outside the Ontario Science Centre, an intrepid group of storm chasers looks to the sky and waits. Storm chasers — easiest described: people compelled to chase tornadoes — do what they do for a variety of reasons. Some are scientists who seek to study the way these phenomena form, in … Read More

Laptops: Losing Weight, Keeping Dollars

So, I need a new laptop. My current, a massive 6.4-pound Lenovo 3000, is on its way out: the hinge on the screen was split; the battery depleted; yes, all fixable, it’s true. What isn’t fixable is the fact that I am tired of lugging that monster around. The ‘portable … Read More

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