This week we touch on Project ARA, Ecobee smart thermostats, the world's thinnest laptop, the Sept. 7 Sony event, and the exploding Note 7. Marc, calling all the way from Kitchener/Waterloo, tells us all about the city's tech roots, what it means to Canada today, and some of the cool things he's seen while he's been there. 

Here's how to watch the Sony event live. 

Our recommendations: 

Marc — Riptide GP: Renegade (mobile game)

Dan — trackthisforme (web app)

Riley — Soon (iOS app)