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!

BlitzWolf BW-VC1 Review: Not Bad, But Not Good Either (Update: It lives!)

A smart vacuum is a great investment, until it attacks your dog…

Motorola One Hyper

Motorola announced yet another phone in 2019. The Motorola One Hyper.

Motorola Moto Z4 Long-Term Review: Long Live the Z and Moto Mods!

Check out the GadgetSyrup review of the Motorola Z4. Is this the last stand for the Z line and Moto Mods?

Motorola Razr (2019): What to Expect

The original Motorola Razr was a style icon and launched the phone industry forward in the early 2000’s is set to make a big come back!

Motorola One Action Now Available in Canada and USA

It is been a wild ride for Motorola in 2019 releasing nearly a dozen phones with at least one or two more hopefully coming soon.

The Motorola One Action has been available for a while now, but is finally available in Canada and US.

Motorola Moto G7 Power Review – Battery Beast!

If you need a phone with incredible battery at a very low price, this may the phone the for you! Check out my Moto G7 Power Review!

Microsoft Surface Go Review: One Year Old

I’ve spent a month with the Surface Go from Microsoft. The Go is just over a year old. Is it still worth considering? Find out!

BlitzWolf BW-FYE5 True Wireless Headphones Review

Last year I got in touch with a company that sells primarily in Banggood and they sent me a pair of their BW-ANC1 headphones which were a wired pair of wireless headphones featuring active noise cancelling. I was very impressed with them for the most part, so when offered their true wireless BW-FYE5 (they really know how to name a product!!) I jumped at the opportunity.

Motorola Smartphone Deals for Back to School

Motorola is celebrating back to school season with discounts on a range of its beloved smartphones. Check them out!

Android Q will drop desserts for Android 10

The time is has come. No more tasty dessert inspired versions of Android. Android Q is Android 10.

Motorola G7 Review: Mid-Range Greatness

Motorola is not what it once was, king of the mobile world with devices like the Startac 3000, the Razr, the Rokr (ok, maybe not the Rokr), and the “Droid” or “Milestone “for us Canadian folk! The smartphone maker is now one of the last former phone giant to actually still be operating on their […]

New Motorola One Action Is Like Having a GoPro In Your Smartphone

Motorola has finally unveiled the rumoured Motorola One Action and it is shaping up to be a pretty exciting looking device. Full disclaimer here, I am a huge Motorola fan, and not in the ‘I had a Razr before Razrs were cool (I did though…just saying). My first device was a Motorola, and I have […]

Motorola Newest Budget Phone, Moto E6

Motorola has announced it’s latest budget friendly device, the Moto e6.

How To Use The Windows 10 Emoji Picker

You too can have the power of the Windows 10 Emoji Picker!!

It’s Been a Minute…

GadgetSyrup is back!

Motorola Moto G6 Play Now Available on Rogers and Fido (Canada)

If you are looking for a phone that has incredible battery life, is well built and looks good you should seriously be considering the Motorola Moto G6 Play – Now available on Rogers Wireless and Fido.

Meet Changer: “The Swiss Army Knife of Headphones”

Have you ever wanted headphones that not only sounded good, but could share its battery with your other devices or perhaps even steal some charge from another device? Well, this is now a possibility thanks to a Chinese company named 49101 is launching the “Changer” Headphones on Indiegogo.

Motorola Z3 Play Review: Third Times a Charm?

Motorola committed to three generations of Moto Mod compatible phones. Well, we have reached that third generation with the Z3 Play. Is this one last kick at the can or third times a charm?

I have spent several months with the Z3 Play now to give it a full and proper review. Is it worth the price tag? Are Mods any good? Check out the review to see where I landed after using the phone as a proper daily driver.

#HelloMoto – Motorola is Turning 90!

Motorola is one of the most iconic technology brands ever. They brought us the first ever mobile phone, the DynaTAC 8000X, the StarTac flip-phone, the Razr and the first truly modular phones.

Motorola is celebrating its 90th birthday right now, so lets take a quick trip down memory lane and check out some stellar deals from Moto to celebrate this amazing achievement.

Anki Cozmo – New Version!!

If you have been following GadgetSyrup since the beginning, you likely know that I am a huge fan of Anki and their products. I first discovered Anki when their Cozmo robot was announced and have since reviewed every product they have released. The strides they have taken with their products and the amount fun the bring to our home are amazing. Overdrive, their AI-assisted racing game is guaranteed to to deliver hours of fun. As for Cozmo, we have two, the original and the Collector’s Edition with its Liquid Metal finish Every time Cozmo comes out, the kids go wild. I’m not going to lie, so do I!

Anki has recently announced their next big product, Vector, a more power and advanced version of Cozmo, but that doesn’t mean that Cozmo is going to scrap heap! In fact, Anki has just announced a new Cozmo edition, Cozmo LE.

Meet Anki’s Newest Family Member: Vector

Anki has announced what they have referred to as “an older brother” to Cozmo. His name is Vector and based on my early impressions of him, he is going to be great!

Vector, unlike little brother Cozmo, has that “always-on” functionality and will be able to zip around on his own. No precious phone WiFi connections need to be sacrificed. Vector also has upgraded internals making him more powerful than before, which should also lead to improved battery life.

Motorola Moto e5 Play Review: Entry Level At Its Best

If you’re looking for the prefect smartphone to give your kids (when they’re ready for one) then you will want to give the Motorola Moto E5 Play a series look. Check out the review!

BlitzWolf BW-ANC1 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Review

I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of Bluetooth headphones that would work well with my business casual attire while at work. Most of the common neck bud style designs just simply didn’t work for me. Nothing I had tried worked with a collared or button up shirt.

I had more or less given up, until I was offered a chance to test out the BlitzWolf ANC1s and their unique design. Check out my review!

Moto G6 vs. Moto G6 Play: Which Should You Buy

Motorola has released a fresh lineup of moto g phones, the moto g6, g6 play and g6 plus. The g6 and g6 play are the only two available here in Canada. How do they compare to each other? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out!

MSN News Rebranded As Microsoft News

After giving the UI and UX of its News app a major overhaul in January of this year (2018), Microsoft made another major move today by renaming the News app to Microsoft News.

The Microsoft News app on Android and iOS have been “completely redesigned into a modern and beautiful experience.”

REACTINE® Canada Petitioning Unicode Consortium To Create First Allergy Emoji

In conjunction with World Emoji Day on July 17th, Canadian allergy medication company, Reactine® has created a petition on Change.org and is asking the public to share their “#AllergyFeels” on social media with the hopes of encouraging the Unicode Consortium to create the first allergy emoji. Check it out!

Formula E Launching Real-Time Live Ghost Race Game With Virtually Live

Formula E will be launching a virtual racing game that allows players to race against actual Formula E drivers on actual Formula E race circuits. What makes this even more exciting is you will be able to do in real-time as the drivers are on track during the E-Prix.

Moto G6 Review: The Best Mid-Range Phone You Can Buy (2018)

Before the original Moto G, mid-range phones were hardly even an afterthought for most users. The Moto G changed all that and opened the floodgates for device makers to start showing that you do not need to have flagship specs and pricing to give customers a great smartphone experience.

After years of dominating the mid-range market the last years, Moto G5 was more or less a flop, so expectations are understandably low with the release of the g6 this year.

Check out my review of the moto g6. Can Motorola return to the top of the heap in the mid-range game?

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Review: The Best Laptop Money Can Buy?

The Surface Book 2 is the newest device in Microsoft’s stable of PCs. It offers an exceptionally wide array of functionality thanks to its unique detachable clipboard design. However, the price tag of the Surface Book 2 is pushing the limits of what is acceptable for notebook in 2018. Does its steep price tag stand up to its performance and functionality?

Check out the full review of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 to find out where I stand.

Navatics MITO Underwater Drone Preview

Meet the Navatics MITO, launching today on Kickstarter. It is an underwater drone that is being touted as the “most stable underwater drone that makes marine photography accessible for everyday consumers and professionals alike. Well, that’s a big claim if you ask me, let’s dive into this a bit further.