http://www.technofile.com/ Here are the latest stories at TechnoFile.com Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:00:00 MST en-us http://technofile.com/cars/bmw_x1.asp http://technofile.com/cars/bmw_x1.asp Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:00:00 MST BMW's entry into the small sport utility market is the new X1, a vehicle recognizable instantly as a BMW, which should come as a relief to BMW fans around the world. http://technofile.com/bluray/wings_TNG_courageous.asp http://technofile.com/bluray/wings_TNG_courageous.asp Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:00:00 MST Three Blu-rays that have debuted over the past couple of weeks deserve mention, but for three very different reasons. http://technofile.com/cars/mazda3_skyactiv.asp http://technofile.com/cars/mazda3_skyactiv.asp Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:00:00 MST You might think Mazda using a word like "SKYACTIV" to describe its products might mean it has come up with a practical flying car. You'd be wrong, of course... http://technofile.com/articles/bose_soundlink2.asp http://technofile.com/articles/bose_soundlink2.asp Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:00:00 MST Bose's SoundLink wireless mobile speaker is a nice, portable way to get your favorite tunes from your smart phone or tablet to your ears. It offers very good sound in a package small enough to pack in your carryon luggage so you can take it on the road with you. http://technofile.com/cars/scion_tc_rs7.asp http://technofile.com/cars/scion_tc_rs7.asp Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:00:00 MST Scion's sportiest model receives a somewhat sportier upgrade for 2012. It's called the Scion tC "High Voltage" RS 7.0, as in "release series" 7.0, which makes it sound like a software upgrade but which is actually some tweaking to the hardware on the little coupe. http://technofile.com/articles/acer_nextbook_impression.asp http://technofile.com/articles/acer_nextbook_impression.asp Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:00:00 MST Apple's iPad created a market seemingly out of nowhere, and now everyone and his dog is trying to get a piece of the market it spawned. http://technofile.com/cars/infiniti_m37h.asp http://technofile.com/cars/infiniti_m37h.asp Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST Nissan's upscale division has taken the wraps off a hybrid version of its top of the line M series sedan, and it's a car that actually boasts more power than its "regular" V6 version. http://technofile.com/cars/mini_clubman.asp http://technofile.com/cars/mini_clubman.asp Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:00:00 MST It's cute as a bug's ear and a lot of fun to drive - even though its base version isn't that powerful. Yet somehow, BMW has managed to make its Mini Clubman not only engaging, but also reasonably practical. That's quite a balancing act! http://technofile.com/cars/yearender_2011.asp http://technofile.com/cars/yearender_2011.asp Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:00:00 MST It's time to take a year end look at the most interesting cars I drove in 2011. These aren't necessarily the best, the fastest or most luxurious, but cars I found most noteworthy for a variety of reasons. http://technofile.com/articles/yearender_2011.asp http://technofile.com/articles/yearender_2011.asp Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:00:00 MST What a great time it is to be a tech nut! Every day, it seems, some new and exciting gadget or technology comes along that promises to make our lives easier, more fun, more fulfilled, more whatever. And while a lot of them don't live up to that ideal, there's still plenty of neat stuff out there. http://technofile.com/cars/vw_tiguan_2012.asp http://technofile.com/cars/vw_tiguan_2012.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:00:00 MST VW's entry into the "Cute Ute" segment is a little more cute for 2012, while still being a good ute. http://technofile.com/articles/eagle_rock_2012.asp http://technofile.com/articles/eagle_rock_2012.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:00:00 MST If you have a classic rock fan on your Christmas list, you may want to surf by Eagle Rock Entertainment's site for some excellent concert films on Blu-ray. http://technofile.com/cars/hyundai_accent_2012.asp http://technofile.com/cars/hyundai_accent_2012.asp Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:00 MDT Hyundai appears to be on a definite roll. Not only has the company released a series of terrific vehicles over the past couple of years, it also walked away with three "Best of" vehicle awards at the 2012 Canadian Car of the Year competition held at the end of October. http://technofile.com/articles/griffin_digit_epillow.asp http://technofile.com/articles/griffin_digit_epillow.asp Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:00 MDT Smart phones and tablets are getting so darn smart they're wriggling their way into areas not traditionally thought of as "phone-friendly," in the process spawning a whole new industry of accessories and gadgets designed to help make life with the tools even more pleasant. http://technofile.com/cars/ford_focus_2012.asp http://technofile.com/cars/ford_focus_2012.asp Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:00:00 MDT Ford's newly designed Focus takes a previously dumpy-looking but otherwise good car and brings it more in line with the competitive models the company hopes buyers won't choose. http://technofile.com/bluray/super8.asp http://technofile.com/bluray/super8.asp Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:00:00 MDT What a wonderful summer popcorn movie Super 8 is! Too bad it's now November and the howling winds and snows of winter are arriving. On the other hand, since Super 8 opens during winter, maybe that'll make a nice bridge. http://technofile.com/cars/porsche_cayenne_hybrid.asp http://technofile.com/cars/porsche_cayenne_hybrid.asp Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 MDT Has Porsche blinked? The maker of high quality sporting machines is introducing Hybrid versions of two of its vehicles, and is apparently taking orders for its 918 Spyder Hybrid supercar as well. http://technofile.com/articles/livio_kit_verbatim_mouse.asp http://technofile.com/articles/livio_kit_verbatim_mouse.asp Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 MDT Livio Radio, who make the excellent smart phone/tablet apps that let you stream innumerable radio stations to your devices, is back with a new way to drag old cars kicking and screaming into the new millennium. And it'll only set you back $120! How's that for a cheap retrofit? http://technofile.com/cars/ccoty2012.asp http://technofile.com/cars/ccoty2012.asp Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:00:00 MDT If anyone still dismisses Korean carmakers Hyundai and KIA as not worthy of note, the results of the recently-concluded Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) TestFest may help change a few minds. http://technofile.com/articles/orb_mini_t.asp http://technofile.com/articles/orb_mini_t.asp Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:00:00 MDT The T-Amp is back, and that could be good news to those who want good sound in a tiny package. http://technofile.com/cars/kia_sportage.asp http://technofile.com/cars/kia_sportage.asp Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 MDT KIA's Sportage small SUV/CUV has taken a big leap forward with its current incarnation, going from being kind of the ugly stepsister in its niche to a handsome and competitive choice. http://technofile.com/articles/panasonic_3d_home_theater.asp http://technofile.com/articles/panasonic_3d_home_theater.asp Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 MDT What do you get when you blend an excellent 3D plasma TV with a 3D Blu-ray home theater in a box, a fine high def camcorder with 3D capabilities, three sets of 3D glasses and a couple of 3D demo discs? http://technofile.com/cars/honda_civic_coupe_12.asp http://technofile.com/cars/honda_civic_coupe_12.asp Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:00 MDT The 2012 Honda Civic Coupe is a great little car, comfortable, efficient and will undoubtedly be long serving for its owners. http://technofile.com/articles/crestron_procise.asp http://technofile.com/articles/crestron_procise.asp Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:00 MDT Its name may not be known in most households, but Crestron is hoping that will change, at least as far as well-heeled households are concerned. http://technofile.com/cars/porsche_911_GTS_cab.asp http://technofile.com/cars/porsche_911_GTS_cab.asp Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 MDT Just in time to be replaced by a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera for 2012, the 2011 Carrera GTS is an upgraded and tweaked version of the 911 S for those who want just a bit more out of their classic Porsche sports car. http://technofile.com/bluray/dumbo.asp http://technofile.com/bluray/dumbo.asp Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 MDT Walt Disney's Dumbo is 70 years old! And for its birthday, this senior citizen of pachyderms has been given the type of loving treatment Disney Studios is known for, via a terrific new Blu-ray presentation. It couldn't be more welcome! http://technofile.com/cars/ford_edge.asp http://technofile.com/cars/ford_edge.asp Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:00 MDT Talk about living on the Edge! Ford's popular midsize SUV enters the 2011 model year with upgraded features and technology, including enough high tech gewgaws to be the stuff of geek dreams.