Not that buying a PC was ever easy, but the companies that make the electronic brains for PCs today have managed to make it even morecomplicated.

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Globalbox Entertainment Corp has recently launched an exciting new service providing South Asian Television service, and VOIP phone service to residents in the Greater Toronto Area. Subscribers can sit back and relax while they view all their favourite South Asian Television shows on channels such as MATV, Sanskar, Music India, Aaj Talk, Headlines Today and many more! Globalbox is the first company in the Greater Toronto Area to offer South Asian IPTV services and the channel lineup looks very promising.

In addition to all the great IPTV content the company provides, subscribers will also benefit from the VOIP phone service that comes included in most packages. As a VOIP provider in Toronto, their revolutionary video technology changes the way you will talk with relatives and friends because you can actually see the other person you are speaking with!

If South Asian Television and VOIP phone service aren’t enough, Globalbox also offers IP radio service that allows subscribers to listen to their favourite radio stations across the globe – all through their standard home entertainment system setup. The combination of South Asian IPTV, VOIP service, and Internet radio looks to be an exciting entertainment option for the South Asian community in the greater Toronto Area.

Not that buying a PC was ever easy, but the companies that make the electronic brains for PCs today have managed to make it even morecomplicated.

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The market for tiny surveillance cameras and microphones — easilyavailable around Japan at electronics stores — is being fueled some surprising patrons.

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When Jane Coloccia set outto find her soul mate online she had no idea that eight years later she would end up an expert on the topic,writing a book about Web love.

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Trekkies can boldlygo online to get a personalized message from Captain Kirk via a Web site that puts a new twist on the memorabilia market often beset by fraud.

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You’re never too old to fall in love. Japanese seniors are signing on to online matchmaking services and many say they have found true love.

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Thinking ofthrowing out your old cell phone? Maybe you shouldmine it first for gold, silver, copper and otherembedded metals — many of which areat near-record prices.

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Organizations offer hassle-free ways to get rid of electronic waste — so why don’t consumers recycle their old gadgets?

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A controversial space-ageswimsuit has gripped the swimming world.

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If you everthought it would be cool to have an Xbox laptop, or wished thoseAtari games in your attic could be reborn on a handheld device, talk to Benjamin Heckendorn.

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Ultrasonic cleaners work through a process called cavitation, where millions of tiny bubbles are rapidly formed and collapsed. This action is produced by produced the alternating high and low pressure waves generated by high frequency, or ultrasonic, sound. During the low pressure phase, these bubbles grow from microscopic size until, during the high pressure phase, they are compressed and implode. The most useful cavitation occurs after gasses have been removed from the cleaning solution through degassing, leaving a vacuum in the formed bubble. When the high pressure wave hits the bubble wall, the bubble collapses. It is the energy released by this collapse that will assist a detergent in breaking the bonds between parts and their soils.SonicsOnline.com is a website that stocks a huge selection of ultrasonic cleaning equipment. They have great deals on a crest ultrasonic cleaner. Crest is a brand that produces many different varieties and sizes of tabletop ultrasonic cleaners. Their tabletop cleaners have the cleaning power of industrial tanks for various bench-top applications. Their website also has a convenient, side by side checklist that compares some of their best ultrasonic cleaners, so you can purchase the product that will best suit your needs.

Restaurants aretesting technology to let diners order their food direct from ascreen at their table instead of depending on a fellow humanbeing.

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“Long walks on the beach, apassion for music and movies” just isn’t going to cut itanymore in the rough and tumble world of online dating.

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Foreclosures were oncethe turf of the most aggressive investors, but these daysordinary buyers can hunt for fire-sale house priceson a wealth of Internet sites.

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Prediction marketshave been used to forecast election outcomes and even the capture of Osama bin Laden. Brian Shiau built one to forecast videogame sales.

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The marketplace for badpoetry, purple prose and the occasional artistic treasure hasnever been so vibrant, thanks to Web sites.

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Lily Vasquez, aNew Jersey marketing manager spent eightyears trying to break into the music business as a singerbefore she stumbled across SellaBand.com.

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Social networking Web sites and digital download services are offering filmmakers ways to raise funds and reach audiences, bypassing Hollywood altogether.

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Video gamers,finally emerging from the pixelated haze brought on by lastyear’s bumper crop of best-selling titles, are now turningtheir attention to upcoming releases. Last year was one of the best in recent memory for thevideo game industry, featuring a string of A-list titles suchas “Halo 3″, “Call of Duty 4″ and “Guitar Hero”, causing someanalysts to fret that 2007 will prove a tough act to follow. “People tend to forget there was some explosive growth,driven not only by premium titles but ultra-premium titles like’Guitar Hero’, which cost $100, and ‘Rock Band’, which cost$170,” said Jesse Divnich, an analyst with The simExchange, anonline prediction market for game sales. Still, quite a few games are poised to hit store shelves inthe next couple months. Here is just a sample of anticipatedtitles coming out for Nintendo’s Wii,Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’sPlayStation 3. “NO MORE HEROES” - WII - JAN 22 - UBISOFT What it is: Play as a contract killer who acquires alight-saber-like “beam katana” and proceeds to hunt down rivalassassins in a bid to become the undisputed top hitman. Why you’ll want it: It’s made by Goichi Suda, a Japanesedesigner known for quirky fare such as “Killer 7″. His gamesfeel like interactive anime, and fans of martial arts filmswill revel in the stylishly bloody action. Reality check: The gruesomeness may repulse Wii ownersdrawn to the console’s family friendly image. Few developersoutside of Nintendo have made the Wii’s motion controls workfor something that doesn’t involve rolling bowling balls ortossing darts. “BURNOUT PARADISE” - XBOX 360, PS3 - JAN 22 - EA What it is: The latest iteration of the popular racing gamewhose whole point is to drive with utter, reckless disregardfor fellow motorists, forcing them to crash and causing as muchdamage as possible to any vehicles in the vicinity. Why you’ll want it: Realistic graphics and the ability tochallenge other players online in an open-ended world provethis edition was designed from the ground up with thisgeneration of powerful gaming machines in mind. Reality check: Some fans of the series are dismayed at theopen-world idea, and worry that it will make it too difficultto retry failed events. “DEVIL MAY CRY 4″ - XBOX 360, PS3 - FEB 5 - CAPCOM What it is: Play a demon hunter who brings the pain toHell’s minions with his mighty sword, Red Queen, anddouble-barreled pistol, Blue Rose. String attacks together intospectacular combos that rack up your score and acquire evenmore impressive powers. Why you’ll want it: This is the first appearance of thisJapanese action franchise on new game consoles and marks thefirst time Xbox owners can get their hands on the well-regardedseries. Reality check: Apart from prettier graphics, previews saythe game doesn’t seem to deviate much from the series’ triedand true formula. “SUPER SMASH BROS BRAWL” - WII - MARCH 9 - NINTENDO What it is: The long-awaited third edition of Nintendo’shugely successful fighting series. It’s been nearly seven yearssince the last “Smash” title, and expectations are high thatthis game will be a, well, knock-out. Why you’ll want it: Pick from more than two dozen classiccharacters such as Mario, Zelda or Pikachu. Combining simplecontrols with a broad variety of characters, abilities anditems, the game should appeal to casual and hard-core players.Wireless online play may jump-start Nintendo’s gaming network. Reality check: First, you have to get your hands on a Wii,which are still in short supply. That’s about the only thingexpected to hold back this game. “LOST ODYSSEY” - XBOX 360 - FEB 12 - MICROSOFT What it is: A role-playing game featuring an epic story ofimmortals exploring a magical world. The game was crafted by anall-star team of renowned Japanese talent including HironobuSakaguchi, producer of one of the most popular RPG franchisesof all time, “Final Fantasy”. Why you’ll want it: Critics are raving about the incrediblyevocative story and the detailed art design. Reality check: The turn-based combat system may feel tiredto fans of the genre. The game is also very long, coming packedon four DVDs (the 2006 RPG hit “Oblivion” used a single disc)and contains a novel’s worth of text and dialogue.

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The number of peoplesubscribing to newspapers may be shrinking, but electronic book readers won’t shred the marketfor ink and paper anytime soon.

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Anyone with dreams ofbeing a talk radio star — ranting about sports and politics andchatting with callers –can play host on their own show, right on the Web.

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Feeling light in the walletbut generous of heart this holiday season? You can stillbenefit your favorite cause for free, via ahost of fun and easy Web sites.

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Taiwan’s Asustek Computer Inc. is finding potential beauty, and sales, in an eco-friendly notebook PC encased in natural material: bamboo.

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Bebo, the largest U.K. social network, launched an open technology platform for outside softwaredevelopers signing up 40 partners to provide applicationsfor users.

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Samsung has faced corruption investigations before but having allegations made bysomeone who was privy to the group’s inner workings is new.

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A growing number of curious people are beating a path to the Arizona desert to bask in light from the world’s first moonbeam collector.

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Being linked onFacebook has become a publicly-recognized symbol of a reasonablyserious intent short of being engaged or moving in together.

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Suited executives, grungyteens and even some savvy grannies are already using Wi-Fi towirelessly link their laptops to the Internet.

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“Metal Gear Solid 4″is not only one of the most eagerly awaited games for Sony’sPlayStation 3, it is also among the last of a dying breed.

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Hateful text messages,abusive e-mails and cyber-gossip are giving bullies new powerover their victims — even in their ownhomes, researchers say.

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There is no getting around it, parents must monitor what their kids do online, the world-famous Toronto police sex crimes unit says.

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It turns out a mouse and a credit card is all one needs to shop for holiday cards this hear, with a world of original options springing up on the Web.

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Twentysomethings in tech-friendly parts of the world are ditching their TV sets and use their laptops to watch user-generated content.

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Spider-Man may spin a good yarn in comic books, but MarvelEntertainment hopes that he finds the World Wide Web equallycomfortable.

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Finding fellowgourmands and exotic dishes is becomingeasier on the Internet, as sites focused on eating well become must-have destinations for foodlovers.

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A tale of online loveinspired usually cynical New Yorkers this week to help a man find the woman of his dreams after he spotted her on acrowded subway train.

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“Today it’s mybirthday and my grandson, who is very stingy, gave me a blog.”

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A fox-like alien andhis robot sidekick on a mission to save the galaxy could alsohelp save sales of Sony’s PlayStation 3.

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A fox-like alien andhis robot sidekick on a mission to save the galaxy could alsohelp save sales of Sony’s PlayStation 3.

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Work colleagues who press “reply all” on e-mails are among the biggest nuisances in the office, according to a new survey.

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While the music industry is dealing with falling sales, videogames provide an unprecedented way for people to discover new music andfor artists to reach an audience.

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With some of the best looking digital actors in any video game to date, developers of “Mass Effect” want you to care deeply about their characters.

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One in four Americans say the Internet canserve as a substitute for a significant other, according to apoll released on Wednesday.

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A new Web site promises to give users the tools to build a family tree that reaches back before written records.

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Unlike the music industry’s CDs, people still want to own a physical book, according to publishers at Penguin Group.

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Get your zzzs quietly. A German scientist has comeup with a solution for snoring — a computerized pillow thatshifts the head’s sleeping position until the noise stops.

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AIDS is still a taboo subject for millions of SouthAfricans, but those who have it and are looking for love can use an online dating service tailored to their needs.

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If you want to know what life is really like in Cuba, start surfing.

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Video gamedevelopers, eager to please all consumers, are increasinglyincluding features that let gamers play with or against theirfriends.

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Radiohead, one of theworld’s most influential rock bands, plans to sell its new albumfrom its Web site as a digital download and let fans choose whatthey want to pay.

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“Assassin’s Creed” is gearing up to beone of the biggest action-adventure video game titles this holiday season.

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When Marybeth Miller decided she wanted a digital player to carryaround music from her massive collection, she had one important rule:no iPod.

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Music fans all over the world are benefiting from the music industry’s drive to reinvent itself in the digital age.

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Microsoft’s “Halo 3″ has dominated video game headlines this week,but if blasting aliens isn’t appealing there is more on offerin other games.

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Nintendo hasreworked one of its most beloved franchises in a new “Zelda”video game designed to appeal to a broader audience.

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A monk’s life is still a simple one of prayer and austerity, yet manymonasteries have moved online for business, communication and evenheadhunting purposes.

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