What's The Buzz, Tell Me What's Happening!

They're not exactly the tricorders of Star Trek fame, but the latest generation of smartphones offer computing possibilities that would've been discarded as high fantasy only a decade or two ago. One of them is the ability to learn more about your present geographical location, whether it's an old church building in Victoria or a trashy bar in Halifax. Urban romantics are often drawn to the feeling of getting slightly lost, but the rest of us just want to know where the good shopping spots are, how to get to the subway, or even – when the urge strikes – the location of the nearest toilet.

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This morning marks the day that Ontario law enforcement starts cracking down on distracted drivers. Currently there is a 3 month education period which allows drivers to become familiar with this new policy. During this grace period (up to Feb 1, 2010), most drivers will only be receiving a warning. After Feb 1, 2010, according to this new law, anyone caught using a handheld device, while operating a moving vehicle, will be reprimanded. This could include a fine, or for repeat offenders, possible imprisonment.

Other provinces that have already enacted a similar law have since seen a significant decrease of inattentive ... (more)

Over the past few weeks, reports of GPS units stolen from vehicles have been on the rise. Across North America, police departments are warning users of the high volume of vehicle break-ins occurring, as the thieves look for electronics.

Here are some tips to avoid becoming a victim of one of these crimes.

1. Always remove electronics from your vehicle. This includes; GPS, MP3 players, cell phones, satellite radios and many more.

2. Try to mount you accessories on the dash board, instead of with a suction cup on the window. Thieves will notice the suction cup on the window, and break ... (more)