Smart security cameras can enhance security and peace of mind. They are popular devices, and for good reason. These intelligent surveillance systems offer advanced features that go beyond traditional security cameras. In this article, I’ll explore what smart cameras are, and why you should consider adding one to your home. What are smart cameras Smart cameras, also known as IP cameras or Wi-Fi cameras, are connected devices that capture and transmit video footage over the internet. They are equipped with various features such as motion detection, night vision, two-way audio, and mobile app in ..read more

When the pressures of work and home responsibilities make it difficult to maintain your fitness goals, fitness and health tech can keep you motivated. Whether you’re just a little bit short of your weekly targets training for that 10K, or you’ve fallen out of steps with your daily step count, part of creating a long-lasting fitness routine is being able to evaluate your progress and adjust your goals as necessary. With data-driven fitness and health tech that is also easy to incorporate into your daily routines, you can work towards your goals more efficiently. Stay motivated with fitness tra ..read more

If you love the feeling of walking on scrubbed-clean floors, then a mopping robot vacuum might just be your next “splurge” purchase. The Redroad G10 is a self-cleaning robot vacuum that vacuums, mops, and even washes and dries its own mopping pads for you. Read on to find out if this low-maintenance home appliance is a good match for your home’s needs. What’s in the box of the Redroad G10 robot vacuum? In the box of the Redroad G10 robot vacuum and mop, you’ll find the vacuum/mop itself, a charging and docking station, two mopping pads (one comes pre-installed), two side cleaning brushes (ag ..read more

Ah, the beautiful scent of glorious spring flowers combined with the smell of a baby and you’re in heaven. As you prepare to enjoy the warmer, beautiful months of spring, there are some baby items that are worth grabbing, or upgrading, to get the most out of the beautiful weather and increased outdoor time. 1. Stroller for heading out and about A stroller is a must-have for walks with baby on your street, at the park, by the beach, in the shopping mall, local trail, or anywhere your travels take you through the season. When it comes to the outdoors, you might want to consider a jogging stroll ..read more

Making dishes from scratch is easy with a blender that does it all—and the Vitamix A3500 stand blender is a blender that does it all. From hot soups to cold smoothies and rich nut butters, this is a powerhouse of a blender. I’m currently on a mission to own as few small kitchen appliances as possible, but Vitamix makes that mission difficult. Their blenders perform so well that I find myself reaching for them every single day. The powerful Vitamix motor can crush ice and cook puréed veggies and the brand’s well-built containers never leak from the lid or base, so cleanup is always easy ..read more

On Father’s Day, you’ll want to shower dad with love. Give him the space to do what he wants to do, whether that’s going fishing, playing a round of golf, tinkering around in the garage, or hiding out in the basement for some video gaming time. You might also want to celebrate the occasion with a thoughtful gift. There are numerous options that will please dads of all kinds. You can still keep it simple without going the obvious route of socks, underwear, ties, shirts, and gift baskets. Consider cool tech that will have dad smiling from ear to ear. 1. Surprise him with a new laptop Has dad be ..read more

Bone conduction headphones are a type of wireless headphones that use vibrations instead of air to transmit sound. The technology works by sending sound signals directly to the bones of the skull through vibrations. Almost like magic, bone conduction technology allows us to recognize an incredible symphony of frequencies from one of the most fragile bones in our body. Are they better than the ‘normal’ headphones that use air? What scenarios are they useful in? Let’s take a deeper look into this miraculous tech. What are bone conduction headphones? Unlike traditional headphones or earphones, t ..read more

Do the things you love with a Lenovo tablet. Having a tablet is a big part of my digital life. A few months ago I was on a five-hour drive with some friends to a ski resort here in British Columbia. I was so excited! It was my first time to hop on my snowboard after a couple of years. During that trip I also had a writing project, plus a book to finish—not exactly the kind of weekend trip I had hoped for. But thanks to my tablet, I was able to have fun hitting the slopes, while doing some work easily in between. Thinking of owning a Lenovo tablet? Read on for reasons why a tablet might be rig ..read more

At Best Buy Canada, we have great gift ideas for every type of dad for Father’s Day—whether he likes the latest tech, fitness, or entertainment. If your dad is an avid gamer, this year we have the perfect surprise for you to show your dad how much you appreciate his love and support. Best Buy is thrilled to kick off the Ultimate Gamer Dad Challenge for Father’s Day to recognize all the fathers and father figures in your life. Every dad deserves to be celebrated on Father’s Day so tell your kids, partners, friends and family to nominate their gamer dad for a chance to win a PS5, a PSVR2, and t ..read more

Every kitchen has the typical selection of large appliances along with some small appliances. The usual suspects when it comes to the latter include a toaster, microwave or toaster oven, and usually a coffee machine. But the small appliance world is so diverse. There are so many other useful small appliances worth putting on your radar. In many cases, these small appliances might sound more like “nice-to-haves” then “need-to-haves.” But chances are once you have one in your kitchen, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Based on my personal knowledge as a passionate cook and baker, the ..read more