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WebsiteAfter more than a decade of working with such media giants as CHUM Limited, Standard Broadcasting and Corus Entertainment, Marc Aflalo decided to combine his diverse expertise and form his own, now highly regarded corporation, Aflalo Communications Inc. His intersecting skill-sets in broadcast engineering, radio programming, audio/video production, streaming and internet marketing have resulted in an elite client base that includes such multi-million-dollar companies as Pivotal Payments, GotVMail Communications, Credico Marketing, XM Satellite Radio, Media-Alive, the IndyCar Series, and other businesses developing operational strategies to both grow and form a stable infrastructure. Aflalo was part of the pioneering team who launched XM Satellite Radio Canada in 2005, and oversaw the development and creation of infrastructure and programming. Day to day he manages French operations, Condition of License, Production as well as some of the internal web properties for XM. He oversaw the creation of state-of-the-art broadcast facilities in Montreal (Qc), Quebec (Qc) and Newmarket Ontario for the launch of ATN Asian Radio on XM.
The Q10 is here and is the company’s attempt to re-introduce the world to a touch-enabled Blackberry with a QWERTY keyboard. The first thing my wireless dealer pointed out is that the device is not being “sold” properly to consumers – BlackBerry users are used to OS 7 on the Curve or Bold and expect to just pickup a Blackberry 10 device and continue where they left off; but if you’ve spent any time with BB10, things are now a bit different, making it a big adjustment for existing BlackBerry users. The keyboard itself has a great feel, much like the high-end Bold series of yesteryear – but coming from an on-screen keyboard back to a physical QWERTY is not as seamless as one would thing. I used to be a rocket on my Bold 9900, but until today didn’t realize how used to an on-screen keyboard I have become, as typing on this QWERTY really makes me feel like I have fat fingers! Lets go a bit more hands on, video-like, after the jump.
They’re portable because they’re foldable and wireless…yes, they are Kinivo’s BTH240 Bluetooth headphones, allowing you to stream any audio (from your bluetooth-enabled audio player, smartphone or tablet) to your head via Bluetooth. The stylish on-ear headphones are a great travel companion; and with an integrated rechargeable battery, you’re good for most overseas flights, as well as day-to-day commutes. For more info, check the full release after the jump.
If you’re tired of carrier hopping to get that next great phone, you may want to see what Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile are up to these days. The two carriers will be getting the Samsung Galaxy S III starting in June, operating on Sprint’s 3G and 4G LTE networks in 88 different markets. While Samsung’s newer Galaxy S 4 may be getting the lion’s share of the attention these days, the GS3 remains one of the best Android devices out there, and a great get for Virgin and Boost (pricing to come at a later date). For more details, check the full PR after the jump.
You may not have heard of bem wireless before this past CES, but the new wireless speaker company has proven itself quite capable with the release of its speaker trio, outlet speaker, mobile speaker and boom box. Now, the manufacturer’s products are going to be available at retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more, making them that much more accessible, while also giving you the opportunity to try before you buy. Do let us know if you plan on picking something up – and check the full release after the jump.
Recycling takes on a whole new meaning with Satechi’s USB LED Bottle Lamp. Convert any used bottle into a USB powered LED lamp by simply popping on the accessory, and you instantly have a stylish lamp (just how stylish depends on your choice of bottle). The kit features a frosted white shade and produces a nice and soft glow, all while consuming a mere 1.2 watts of energy for just $24.99 at Satechi.net (also available at Amazon.com). For more info, check the full PR after the jump.
You may know Scosche as the company that’s brought you some incredibly cool mobile accessories–but they’re also known for their audio products. Case in point: their RH1060 Reference Grade Bluetooth headphones, bringing a new level of sound fidelity to the wireless headphone arena. Featuring 40mm drivers, genuine leather, and 8 hours of battery life, the RH1060 was unveiled at CES 2013 and named iLounge Best in Show Finalist–and they’re now shipping if you head on over to 
While most television shows are coming to a close for the season, the summer is still packed with some great content–especially if you’re a fan of USA Network (sorry, shameless plug–but I love almost everything on that channel); but did you know that Marvel has something coming to ABC? Sure enough, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is coming to ABC, and a sneak peek on Sunday shows how Joss Whedon (of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly fame) will be spinning this Marvel universe for television. Starring in the show is Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, the shield operative who has already appeared in several of Marvel’s films up until now – not sure how they will get around his death in The Avengers, but hey, this is television after all. Here’s to hoping the Marvel universe plays as well on the small screen as it does on the big one…
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Can you tell that we’re more than just a bit excited? We just wanted to offer a not-so-subtle reminder that YourTechReport is making its debut across North America on SiriusXM this weekend. Every Saturday at 1pm Eastern (10am Pacific) the same coverage you’ve been enjoying right here at YourTechReport.com will finally get a voice on satellite radio, with features like You Asked for It, What We’re Excited About, and Ask Juan, to name just a few (we’ll also be featuring exclusive interviews and reviews that you can only hear by tuning in). As always, we’re relying on our fans to tell us what they’d like to hear; want to learn more about your favorite gadget? Have someone in the tech industry you’d like to hear interviewed? Send us an email…after all, this show is for you! If you’re not a SiriusXM subscriber (or happen to miss they show), we’ll be posting an audio link on our 
Who said parenthood requires instincts and know how! Clearly, Huggies doesn’ think you should have to figure things out the hard way, and has introduced a new system that notifies you via Twitter when a diaper is ready to be changed. TweetPee alerts parents with an owl-shaped clip-on humidity sensor that detects when your child’s diaper is wet. Once the sensor detects any bit of moisture, the application activates and a tweet is sent. The system is being tested in Brazil with only four families, expanding to ten in July and may go mainstream if success is achieved. Dear Huggies – I’m in! @marcaflalo
