As a photo editing/manipulation wiz, I often get asked to edit peoples’ photos. From now on, my response to “Amy, can you just quickly make this photo brighter?” my answer is two simple words. Photoshop Express. Many photo editing apps that I have tried are displeasing and don’t work the way I want them to. After…
The Vancouver Whitecaps opened up their 2016 MLS campaign on Sunday against Canadian rivals, the Montreal Impact. With a handful of new additions trying to etch their names in Whitecaps folklore, the ‘Caps were hoping to get a win against the Drogba-less Impact. However, in front of the sold out B.C. Place crowd, the ‘Caps…
Just over a year ago, Apple released a mobile payment system in Canada called Apple Pay. Although Apple Pay is much more common in the US, it has a growing presence in Canada. Apple has a handful of businesses that support this payment system, and is slowly expanding its clientele in Canada. Who can use…
The drone market is growing so rapidly that it is projected to be a $11.5 billion industry by 2020. Since 2013, there has been a 167% increase in global sales of drones. People are using and gaining benefit from drones in the most unexpected ways. Drone are not only awesome for consumer use, but are also…
With the national team’s next qualifying game against Mexico fast approaching, I thought I would break down what Canada has to accomplish in order to make the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Before we get into it, let’s reflect a bit on Canada’s involvement in the World Cup – Don’t worry, this won’t take long.…
Calling all travellers: Periscope is a trending app that lets you see the world through other peoples’ eyes in the most amazing way possible. If you don’t already have it, I highly suggest downloading it! Let me tell you why. Since downloading Periscope from my App Store, I toured Central Park, saw a sunrise…
Technology is enhancing the way people engage in healthy behaviour. From exercising to tracking diet: there is a piece of technology to help you. This post will go over a few (of many) pieces of technology that help you stay healthy. FitBit At some point in time, the FitBit was not on anyone’s radar.…
One of the biggest factor contributing to the rise of popularity is the hunger Vancouverites have for a championship title, any championship. And if not a championship, at least a team that wins consistently and has a confidence surrounding their opportunity to go far in the playoffs. When you look at the teams that normally…
Virtual reality is my most recent topic of interest. Over the past couple weeks, I have been monitoring virtual reality news & information and learning more about what it means. I would not classify myself as an expert in this topic, but more of an intrigued novice. This post will go over what I have learned about virtual reality…
Alas, 2015 comes to a close tonight. This year was filled with technological advances in gadgets and concepts. In light of New Years Eve, this blog post covers major launches of tech devices that happened in 2015. Samsung Galaxy S6 The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S6 was released on April 10 this year. Its predecessor, the…
Christmas is a mere eight days away… can you believe it? It’s nice to imagine a world where all your Christmas shopping is done and wrapped nicely under the tree (and for some I’m sure this is a reality). For all you last minute shoppers, don’t you worry: I’ve got you covered. This blog post…
Now, after surviving this week of finals, chances are you’ll go straight into hibernation. But, as the holidays approach, and the time of gift giving is near, I have compiled a list that will make finding the perfect gift for any soccer enthusiast, a lot easier. Whether you have a few bucks, or even If you…