Tech Notes

A smart home does not require a renovation. It requires three or four devices that work immediately, require no installation, and make a visible difference to daily life. These are the Canadian picks that actually deliver.

A dead phone at the airport is not an inconvenience — it is a problem. No boarding pass. No Uber. No hotel confirmation. A portable charger that actually solves this costs less than a dinner out. These are the ones worth buying in Canada in 2026.