Chic, Sleek Gadgets
CANOE Live host Janette Luu speaks with gadget expert, Technology columnist Greg Gazin about the latest in cool tech toys. To watch the video, click here.
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    Tilley: Busting out the V-Phone
    As with many things in my frequently sad and sordid life, I was initially attracted to the boobs. Don't blame me, blame Vonage's advertising firm. They knew full well what they were doing when they created that ad for the Vonage V-Phone, which you may have seen busting out from transit posters or on billboards. Full Story


    Gaming gift guide for kids
    December 25th is growing ever closer and you can bet those undersized gamers are having visions of button mashing in their heads as the days tick off the calendar. If you've got some pint-sized players on your list and are not familiar with the latest releases, combing through those rows and rows of kids games for perfect title can be overwhelming. Full Story



    Vista ships to business customers
    It’s cartoony, clear and cool. And it is finally ready. Last week Microsoft officially launched Windows Vista, its new operating system, to the business community. Full Story


    ICANN seeks to identify problems with non-English domains
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Internet’s key oversight agency sought Friday to identify policy disputes that might arise from the introduction of addresses that end in non-Latin scripts, marking one more step toward making the Internet truly global. Full Story


    Honeybees can sniff out explosives: study
    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Here’s the latest buzz on detecting explosives: bomb-sniffing bees. Full Story


    DaimlerChrysler to expand research centre
    FRANKFURT (AP) - Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it will invest about US$130 million through 2011 to expand its technology centre in Sindelfingen, Germany. Full Story


    Siemens Energy to close 2 Ohio plants
    BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) - Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. said Friday it plans to close two plants in western Ohio, a move that will result in the loss of about 700 jobs. Full Story


    Cheaters prefer web
    WINNIPEG -- Forget bars, the gym, grocery store, or even an overseas vacation. Full Story


    Getinge buys Huntleigh Technology
    STOCKHOLM (AP) - Swedish medical technology company Getinge AB said Friday it will buy Britain-based Huntleigh Technology PLC for 409 million pounds (US$804 million). Full Story


    Ambrilia loses payment from Merck
    MONTREAL (CP) - Ambrilia Biopharma Inc. (TSX:AMB), a Montreal based drug developer, lost eight per cent of its stock value Friday after the company revealed it won't be getting a US$3 million milestone payment from partner Merck & Co. Full Story


    Pirates plunder Vista
    Hackers are distributing a file that they say lets users of the corporate version of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista operating system get around the software's anti-piracy mechanisms. Full Story








    From geek to chic & sleek
    Personally, I’m not big into making any particular fashion statements. As a gadget guy I’ve traditionally been lured to the useful and practical side of technology.Full Column


    ICANN seeks to identify problems with non-English domains
    Cheaters prefer web
    Poll: Teens and adults separated by ‘IM gap’
    DaimlerChrysler to expand research centre
    Siemens Energy to close 2 Ohio plants
    Getinge buys Huntleigh Technology
    Nintendo probing Wii strap problem
    Spider-Man sequel boosts franchise
    Microsoft expects big Zune sales
    Honeybees can sniff out explosives: study
    Device protects hearing
    Norway tests customized mobile TV ads
    Microsoft warns of Word security flaw
    Sanyo cell-phone batteries recalled
    GPS sends ambulance 200 miles off-route
    Gaming gift guide for kids
    GRAW sequel this spring
    Spider-Man sequel boosts franchise