Field Notes
Explore this issue's Field Notes about sea turtles, Finnish happiness, and the perks of collagen gummies.
Kicking the tires on tomorrow’s tech
A surreal step into the future By Marc Saltzman Back to its former pre-pandemic glory, January’s 56th annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ho- ho- holiday (high-tech) wish list
Score points by gifting some of 2022’s finest By Marc Saltzman Tis the season to treat your best friends and family to what’s on our list of “hot” favourites. Readers tell me they often have trouble picking from a seemingly endless number of choices and…
HF Field Notes
The invincible business of counterfeit goods A French customs raid grabbed enough fake Louis Vuitton fabric to cover 54 tennis courts. In Istanbul, 700,000 knock off hair products were seized. Is there anyway to stop the selling of cheap fakes of a successful product when…
Backyard bytes
Fresh and fun summer tech for the home, cottage By Marc Saltzman Summer is in full swing, which means more time in the great outdoors, perhaps barbecuing on a backyard deck, lounging by the pool, camping (or glamping) with the family, or away with friends…
Geektopolis returns
Even with a number of exhibitors and journalists covering the event remotely, the 55th CES in Sin City still managed to impress.
Man cave must-haves
By Mark Eglington After months at home, many of us are ready to upgraded our space. And these goodies are sure to be the icing on the cake.
Out of this world
Scan recent space tourism headlines and you might think that we’re in some kind of time warp into the future. What's the next 'giant leap' for mankind?
‘Tis better to give than receive
It’s an ideal time to reflect on gifting some of the hottest gadgets of the year from retro gaming cabinets to even smarter TVs and anything else on your secret wish list.
Helpful tech you need during pandemic life
From apps designed for a better night’s sleep and going on a virtual vacation to robocall blockers and easily finding your lost stuff.
