The IT Nerd

We all know the struggle of finding the perfect gift for the dad who seemingly doesn’t want anything. This Father’s Day, we’re reaching out with a gift idea that will give dads what they really need: time.  

Whether it’s more time with the kids, more time relaxing, or more time for his favourite hobby, Samsung is offering the perfect tool to help dads get things done seamlessly and quickly. The Galaxy Book5 Pro is expertly designed to help you get more accomplished in less time, ensuring dads are equipped for efficiency.   

Stay connected – Any given day as a dad is a busy one. The Galaxy Book5 ensures uninterrupted connection with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and long-lasting battery so dads can be assured they have tech they can rely on.    

Maximize your day – The Galaxy Book5 Pro is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, delivering high-speed performance for any task. Samsung’s smart AI tools like AI Select and the dedicated AI Key help streamline everything from spreadsheets to passion projects, giving dads more time to spend offline and in the moment.  

Focus on what matters – We know dads have a lot to keep up with, so no more wasting time trying to remember where you saved last year’s files. With Recall, users can quickly and easily explore PC history to find exactly what they need.  

Give dad the gift of time with a laptop that accelerates everything he needs to do. The Galaxy Book5 Pro is available for purchase at Samsung.com/ca starting at $2,399.99.   

Tracking your health is no easy feat, especially for the busy mom who’s always on the go. This Mother’s Day, help your mom take their health tracking to the next level with Samsung AI-powered smartphones and wearables that support their routines, passions, and overall wellbeing. Whether she’s tracking her wellness goals, capturing precious family moments, or just needs a device that can keep up, Samsung has a smart gift to match. 

Here are four standout picks to consider for your Mother’s Day coverage: 

• Wellness That Fits Her Life – The Samsung Galaxy Ring (Starting at $549.99 CAD): 

Minimal, powerful, and designed for 24/7 wear, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is the newest way to stay connected to health. Paired with the Samsung Health app, it delivers deep insights through features like Sleep Tracking and Cycle Tracking such as sleep quality, heart rate, and stress. It’s wellness support that moves with her. 

• Built for Multi-Tasking Moms – Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Starting at $699.99 CAD): 

Whether she’s streaming her favorite series, managing the family calendar, or sketching out ideas with the included S Pen, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE makes it all seamless. A vibrant display, long battery life, and smooth app performance help her do more—comfortably, from anywhere. 

• Celebrate Her with the Best – Galaxy S25 Series (Starting at $1,198.99 CAD): 

The Galaxy S25 is more than a smartphone—it’s a daily companion that supports balance, connection, and self-care. With innovative Galaxy AI and intuitive tools like the Now Bar and Now Brief, everyday tasks feel effortless. Built-in Samsung Health features like Energy Score and Sleep Tracking make it easy to track sleep, stress, and steps, while the pro-grade camera captures every mindful moment in stunning detail. It’s AI-powered wellness, seamless connectivity, and elevated style—all in one device. 

• Personalized Health, powered by AI – Galaxy Watch7 (Starting at $519.99 CAD): 

Whether she’s training for a 10K or just wants better sleep, the Galaxy Watch7 gives her tailored, real-time insights through the Samsung Health app. With advanced sensor tech and AI-powered health tracking, it’s the ultimate sidekick for movement, mindfulness, and motivation—right on her wrist. 

Samsung has just announced a limited-time price drop on its flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra, known for its 200MP industry-leading camera system, all-day battery life, and sleek design. For a limited time, the device will be available for 35% off, making it more accessible than ever for users looking to upgrade. 

With consumer interest in affordable premium devices on the rise, this move is part of Samsung’s broader push to make cutting-edge technology more accessible. 

The Galaxy S25 Ultra also pairs nicely with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Book5 Pro in case someone wants to be “matchy matchy.”

Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series tablets are officially available in stores across Canada as of today! 

Built for creativity, multitasking, and on-the-go productivity, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE+ bring Galaxy AI tools like Circle to Search and Handwriting Assist, large immersive displays, and fan-favourite apps like Goodnotes and LumaFusion — all in a sleek, powerful package. 

You can find them at Samsung Experience Stores and major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Staples, and Amazon. The 5G version is also available at Rogers and Best Buy. 

Samsung just launched the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ in Canada, bringing Galaxy AI and premium design to even more users. With their biggest FE screens yet, slim bezels, and smarter performance, these new tablets are built to help you create, study, and stream with ease—whether you’re at home, in class, or on the go. 

Why you’ll love the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series: 

Fan-favorite Galaxy AI Features:  

• Circle to Search with Google – Just circle anything on screen and get answers instantly. 
• Solve Math + Handwriting Help – Whether it’s note-taking or homework, Samsung Notes has smart tools to simplify it all. 
• Galaxy AI Key– One tap for personalized Galaxy AI help, when and how you need it on the Book Cover Keyboard. 
• A Perfect Canvas for Creativity– Use apps like LumaFusion, Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, and more to bring ideas to life. 
• Performance That Keeps Up – Smooth multitasking, upgraded rear camera, and immersive 13.1″ display with 90Hz refresh rate. 

Whether you’re a student, creator, or multitasker on the move, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series delivers smarts, style, and screen space in one light, powerful package.

Availability: Available for purchase April 10^th in Canadian stores. 

• Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Wi-Fi & Tab S10 FE Wi-Fi: Available at Samsung Experience Stores and major national retailers including Best Buy, Costco, Amazon, Staples, and Walmart. 
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G: Available through Samsung Experience Stores, Rogers, and Best Buy. 

Pricing (CAD): 

• Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Wi-Fi 
   128GB – $899.99 
   256GB – $1,099.99 
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE Wi-Fi 
   128GB – $699.99 
   256GB – $849.99 
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G 
   128GB – $849.99 

More details can be found here.

Samsung today unveiled Galaxy A36 the latest Galaxy A series smartphone. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence—including some of Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing, as well as robust security to provide a secure mobile experience.

Awesome Intelligence is the first comprehensive mobile AI exclusively available on Galaxy A36 5G and brings users powerful, fun and easy-to-use AI tools. Powered by One UI 7, the new Awesome Intelligence features bring amazing search and visual experiences to Galaxy A series users.

A fan-favorite on Galaxy A series devices last year, Google’s enhanced Circle to Search, makes it easier than ever to search and discover from the phone’s screen. With the latest upgrades, the search feature is faster and more contextual, now recognizing phone numbers, email and URLs on the screen and helping users perform actions with a single tap. The update also introduces Song Search, which can identify music playing nearby, on the device, or even from a user’s own voice when they hum or sing. With support for multiple languages, Song Search makes it effortless to find a tune with users no longer needing to wait for that song title to finally come to them.

The Galaxy A series also takes the camera experience to a new level with creator-focused tools, starting with a powerful triple-camera system featuring a 50MP main lens on all devices and 10-bit HDR front lens recording on the Galaxy A36 5G for bright and crisp selfies.

Galaxy A36 5G bring fine-refined Object Eraser, allowing users to remove unwanted distractions from photos. Whether it’s an unexpected passerby or a distracting shadow, users can manually or automatically select objects to erase, achieving a cleaner, more polished final image with just a few taps. Moreover, Filters enables custom filter creation by extracting colors and styles from existing photos for users to apply for a unique and personalized effect depending on mood and taste. With these intelligent tools, users can refine and enhance their photos effortlessly, bringing a new level of creativity to every shot.

With a 5,000mAh battery included throughout the entire lineup, the new Galaxy A series is designed to keep up with users’ daily routines. Galaxy A36 5G support 45W charging power and Super Fast Charge 2.0 technology, delivering even faster charging[5] for extended use[6]. Galaxy A36 5G features the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. A larger vapor chamber in both devices helps sustain performance, ensuring smooth gameplay, video playback, and effortless multitasking.

Beyond performance, the new Galaxy A series is built to withstand life’s unpredictable moments. Galaxy A36 5G features an IP67 dust and water resistance rating for strong protection against the elements. Additionally, an advanced Corning® Glass cover material adds a layer of protection against scratches and cracks.

Thanks to the integration of One UI 7 on the Galaxy A series for the first time, Samsung is further supporting robust security. With Samsung Knox Vault, the Galaxy A series provides an extra, fortified layer of device security, transparency and user choice – ensuring sensitive data is protected. Equipped with the latest One UI 7 security and privacy features, Galaxy A series users benefit from holistic protection  — including enhancements in Auto Blocker, Theft Detection, More Security Settings and other features.

Pricing & Availability 

The Galaxy A36 5G will be available for purchase starting March 28th. 

Pricing: 

• 128GB – $529.99 CAD 

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening March 25–31, offering Prime Day-style deals with no membership required. It’s a great time for shoppers to score serious savings on top tech—and Samsung has some standout offers. Here are a few highlights:

Samsung Galaxy S25 5G – Now $998.99 (Was $1,198.99)

A powerful newly launched AI-driven smartphone packed with premium features.

o   6.2″ AMOLED Display, 50MP camera, Cross App, Night Video mode

o   Available in ICY Blue, 128GB storage

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Now $1,617.99 (Was $1,918.99)

A top-tier flagship phone designed for ultimate performance and creativity.

o   6.9″ AMOLED Display, 200MP camera, S-Pen, Cross App, Night Video mode

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ – Now $999.99 (Was $1,349.99)

o   A premium tablet built for power users—perfect for professionals, creatives, or anyone looking for a high-performance device for work and play.

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 – Now $317.99 (Was $407.99)

A stylish and functional smartwatch with advanced health and fitness tracking.

o   40mm, BioActive Sensor, Sleep Coaching, Bluetooth connectivity

o   Available in Forest Green

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE – Now $728.99 (Was $879.99)

A premium smartwatch designed for durability and peak performance.

o   Titanium Gray, LTE connectivity, rugged and stylish design.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro – Now $1,799.99 (Was $2,049.99)

A high-performance AI-powered laptop designed for work and play.

o   14″ Touch AMOLED Display, Intel U7H processor

o   16GB RAM, 512GB storage

o   Copilot+ AI features for enhanced productivity

Samsung’s newest Galaxy S25 Ultra is the #1 smartphone of 2025 with recognition across global markets including the US, EU, Denmark and the UK. With its powerful AI features, exceptional camera system, and flagship performance, the S25 Ultra stands out as the smartphone to beat in 2025.  

More specifically, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra earned the highest score of 5 in most of Consumer Reports’ 10 evaluation categories, including performance, rear camera image quality, display, durability, and ease of use.   

What’s driving this global recognition? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra earned praise for its best-in-class camera system and Galaxy AI capabilities with One UI 7. Apart from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s recognition on the US Consumer Reports ranking, it has also been highlighted as the top smartphone in evaluations across five European countries (Italy, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Sweden), and by consumer magazines the UK’s Which? and Denmark’s Taenk. 

You can read the details here.

My wife and I got up very early this morning to attend the grand opening of the new Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough Town Center mall in the east end of Toronto. This caught my attention because traditionally, this area of Toronto has been underserved by big tech brands. For example while there is an Apple reseller in the mall, Apple themselves have always been absent from the mall. Samsung by contrast has had a kiosk in the mall for the last few years. And as of today, they’ve upgraded to having a retail space of their own.

One thing that I’d like to point out is that this store offers repairs as well a sales. That’s going to be huge for Samsung customers as up until now, you had to go to their Yorkdale location if you needed your Samsung device repaired.

The official ribbon cutting was attended by execs from Samsung Canada and it certainly created a bit of a buzz in the mall.

One thing that impressed my wife and I was that everything in the store was something that the staff had knowledge of. For example, the TV in this picture caught my wife’s attention and the staff was able to give he specs, pricing, and availability. That’s impressive.

The staff were also doing demos of Samsung AI on the brand new Galaxy Ultra S25 with the ability for you to create your own framed artwork.

If you’re in the Greater Toronto area, I’d encourage you to drop by Scarborough Town Center to have a look at the store. The closest entrance is door 4 next to the Cineplex. And I should note that the store has specials on all weekend long.