Camping is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. However, if you are anything like me, being a gadget and tech-first individual, modern conveniences can make the experience even more enjoyable. My family and I recently purchased our first popup tent trailer and also went…
Author: Barry Weston
Meet Airalo: An Affordable eSIM Service Offering Global Coverage
Looking to cut roaming fees while traveling? Check out Airalo!
Airalo eSIM Service Review
What if there was a simple and cost-effective way to use mobile data anywhere in the world without having to hunt for airport or shopping mall kiosks selling SIM cards that may or may not work with your phone? Good news, there is!
Moto Z Review Rewind ⏪
Released in 2016 the Moto Z and its Moto Mods were primed to change the way we use our smartphones. 5 years later, 4 Moto Z versions and no Moto Z5 on the horizon the dream is dead.
But, how has the original Moto Z held up since 2016 and is it still usable in 2021?
Happy Plugs Air 1 Wireless Headphones Review
I’ve always said good headphones shouldn’t cost a fortune. However, cheap headphones shouldn’t be bad either. Check why the Happy Plugs Air 1s made me anything but happy.
Smartphone Apps Gadget Syrup Cannot Live Without
We can do nearly anything on our phones today. In fact, I can run my entire site from my phone. Want to see how? Check out the apps Gadget Syrup cannot live without.
Best Camping Tech for 2021
If you are going camping this summer, you are going to want to check out this list of the best camping and outdoor tech.
Kickstarter Spotlight: STORM 2 Sci-Fi EDC Power Bank For Digital Nomads
The STORM 2 EDC Portable Battery is not your average power bank.
Syrup Drop: Keep Your Android Phone Unlocked While At Home And On The Go
Google Smart Lock is a convenient feature that will help you unlock your phone easier when at home and on the go!
Syrup Drop: Turn Off Google Maps Turn-By-Turn Audio.
Turn off turn-by-turn audio in Google Maps with this handy tip!
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review
The Surface Laptop Go Review: Everything you would expect from a Microsoft Surface in a smaller package.
Is the Moto Z Dead?
What does the Moto Edge+ mean for the future of the Moto Z line?
Meet The Motorola Edge+ and Motorola Edge
The wait is finally over! Motorola has unveiled two new flagship devices. The Edge+ and the Edge. Check them out!
Motorola To Announce New Flagship Tomorrow (4-22-2020)
We’ve been waiting a long time, an eternity if you’re a die-hard Motorola fan like myself, for Motorola to finally being the heat with a flagship smartphone. Tomorrow, April 22, 2020, looks to be the day! Motorola dropped these three videos on their Instagram story today which show the waterfall edge display the devices are…
Motorola Razr Now Available In Canada
Motorola Razr is finally available in Canada!
Motorola Edge + Leak Gives Full Render of Upcoming Device
Motorola is on the verge of launching its first true flagship since the Motorola Z2 and Z2 Force and thanks to Evan Blass, noted leaker has provided us with what appears to be the press renders of the upcoming device.
My Favourite Apps: ß-Maniac
Another one of my favourite apps! ß-Maniac helps you find and manage beta programs for Android apps.
My Favourite Apps: Microsoft Office Lens
Microsoft Office Lens is one of my favourite and most useful apps. Check out my mini-review of this must have app.
Syrup Drop: Make Your In-Screen Fingerprint Reader More Accurate
In-screen fingerprint readers are a great step forward, but in these early days, they can be frustratingly inaccurate on some devices.
Check out this small hack to make unlocking your phone a breeze.
Motorola Moto G Power Preview
Motorola took the covers of two new mid-range Moto G phones today. Check out a preview of the Moto G Power.
Motorola Moto G Stylus Preview
Motorola has announced the rumored Moto G Stylus today. A mid-range smartphone with stylus. Check out the Moto G Stylus Preview.
BlitzWolf BW-FYE4 True Wireless Headphones Review
You don’t need to break the bank for good true wireless headphones! Check out the GadgetSyrup review of the BlitzWolf BW-FYE4 True Wireless Headphones
Syrup Drop: Use the Windows 10 Virtual Track-Pad
Welcome back to Syrup Drop. A series of posts that will feature a quick and useful tech related tip that you may find helpful.
This tip shows off the Windows 10 Virtual Trackpad
Upcoming Motorola Edge+ with Flagship Level Specs Confirmed by New Benchmark (Updated)
Late last week notorious leaker Evan Blass, aka EvLeaks, shared details of a new Motorola device sporting a stylus. Many assumed and reported that this would be the rumoured Motorola Edge+ device, while many also argued it wasn’t. Well regardless of that debate, the Edge+ is a real device and new leaked benchmarks show off parts of its spec sheet. Check it out.
Motorola To Launch Moto G8 At Mobile World Congress
Motorola expect to launch the Moto G8 and G8 Power at Mobile World Congress
New Motorola Razr Camera Features
The new Razr is coming soon. Check out some of the Razrs camera tricks!
New Motorola Razr Comes With Nightstand Amplifier Because Why Not
The new Moto Razr is coming soon! Moto has shown off some new features including the box doubling as a nightstand amplifier.
Motorola Working on a Galaxy Note-Type Device – Rumor – Updated
Motorola has been pushing phones to market at a very speedy pace since the start of 2019 with no signs of slowing in 2020. we now have fresh rumors of another possible Moto device, this time with a stylus.
Kickstarter Spotlight: DGRule – The Invisible Hub for MacBook
The DGRule dock is touting itself as the first ever invisible dock for the MacBook Pro 16″/15″/13″ and is designed to overcome the dongle life and the limitations brought on by having only Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports on the MacBook Pro. Check it out!!
My Next Keyboard: ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
I have been a religious user of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon since the first generation of the laptop. Now, I haven’t had much of a choice since that is the laptop of choice for my employer, but I have through GadgetSyrup used dozens of other keyboards. The only one that I liked as much…
Blitzwolf® BW-VP1 LCD Projector Review
I’ve always liked the idea of having a projector as in my home theater but could never justify the price. Projectors, for years, have been very expensive and often don’t deliver as good as a result as a mid to high end TV can. I do think the latter is the case, but the former is no longer the case. Prices of projectors have come down a lot over the years making them something the average person may consider when setting up with home theater.
A Bird? A Plane? A… Vacuum??
Recently I reviewed my first smart vacuum. It was a mixed bag to say the least. It did a great job with the day-to-day dog fur and crumbs left behind by the kids, but it repeatedly accosted my Golden Retriever and finally gave up the ghost and stopped working altogether thanks to a lidar-related error…
Syrup Drop: Tell Google to Stop Listening to You
Welcome to “Syrup Drop”. The first in a series of posts that will feature a quick and useful tech related tip that you may find helpful. I’m not going to stick to any sort of rigid schedule with these posts, but rather drop them in here and there as I come across a tip or trick I feel is worth sharing.
First up, telling your Google Assistant to stop listening.
Last Minute Gift Idea: Moto Z3 with Speaker Mod for $150
Pick up the Moto Z3 Play and Speaker Mod for $150!
My Favourite Apps: Your Phone Companion from Microsoft
Sharing some of my favourite apps with you. First up, You Phone from Microsoft!
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