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The next major system update for Nintendo’s Wii U home console after launch is now available for download. The update delivers a host of new services and enhanced features, such as improved stability and performance, as well as faster load times when switching between applications. The update also lays the groundwork for the imminent launch of the Wii U Virtual Console service. Wii U owners also will soon see the launch of Wii U Panorama View. Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Canada has announced the availability of the highly anticipated Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0. Small and lightweight, the GALAXY Note 8.0 brings a new era of intelligent Note technology to the mid-size tablet category. The compact one-hand-grip screen features an unrivalled multimedia performance and redefines the way users read, watch, play, listen, create and connect with family and friends. Read the rest of this entry »

Canada, get ready to rock! Samsung Canada, the leading supplier of mobile phones in the Canadian marketplace, announced today that it will celebrate the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 with regional launch parties on April 25, 2013. Redefining the smartphone experience, the Galaxy S 4 allows users to connect with friends and family from near and far in exciting ways. To celebrate this connected experience, Samsung Canada is previewing the device to Canadian consumers with an integrated tri-city exclusive launch experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Armodilo Tablet Display Stands are the only small footprint tablet kiosks on the market designed to accommodate a wide variety of tablet devices quickly and easily right out of the box. With Armodilo’s new larger kiosk head the tablet display stand now has the ability to accommodate the Microsoft Surface RT and newly released Microsoft Surface Pro. Read the rest of this entry »

Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced its limited-edition Kobo Aura HD E Ink eReader. Designed for the world’s most passionate booklover, Kobo Aura HD delivers the best eReading experience with the highest resolution 6.8” E Ink display available on the market today. Its sophisticated, book-inspired design is available in Ivory, Espresso and Onyx. Starting tomorrow Kobo Aura HD will be available for pre-order at Kobo.com and select retailers. The device will retail for $169.99 (CAD/USD MSRP). Read the rest of this entry »

Digital Rapids, an Ontario-based provider of innovative media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video to wider audiences – is unveiling powerful new models in the company’s award-winning StreamZ Live™ family of live encoders. Building on the superior multi-format flexibility, quality and reliability of the StreamZ Live series, the new additions include the StreamZ Live 4000EX for premium multiscreen applications; the StreamZ Live 6000EX for dedicated broadcast applications; and the StreamZ Live 8000EX for converged broadcast and multiscreen deployments. Read the rest of this entry »

ViXS Systems Inc. has announced the new XCode Pro 120 chip, providing unprecedented levels of density, performance and video quality for transcoding and encoding content in the cloud.  The Pro 120 is pin-for-pin compatible with the previous generation XCode Pro 100, enabling ViXS’ existing customers to rapidly take advantage of the Pro 120’s enhancements.  At NAB 2013, ViXS will be demonstrating the XCode Pro 120 platform along with a number of other advanced infrastructure solutions, representing ViXS’ continuing investment in the critically important cloud infrastructure market. Read the rest of this entry »

Sierra Wireless has announced the launch of the AirLink® LS300 intelligent gateway, the all-in-one successor to the market-leading AirLink Raven line of rugged gateways. AirLink Raven, Raven X, and Raven XE gateways have been successfully integrated into a wide variety of M2M deployments, enabling customers to do everything from monitoring soil conditions in vineyards or vibrations in historic buildings, to managing SCADA equipment remotely, to delivering messages to roadside traffic signs or photos from red light cameras. Building on a proven 20-year track record of over one million deployed AirLink devices, the next-generation AirLink LS300 gateway provides all the benefits customers have come to rely on in the AirLink product line, including best-in-class network connectivity, rugged military-spec design and ALEOS™ embedded intelligence. Read the rest of this entry »

Kobo Inc. has announced that its Family of eReaders is available for purchase directly at Kobo.com for customer in Canada and the United States. The world-class family of eReaders includes the award-winning Kobo Touch™, the Parent Tested, Parent Approved™ Kobo Glo and Kobo Mini E Ink eReaders, and Kobo Arc 7″ Google-certified Android tablet. Kobo eReader accessories will also be available for sale online. Read the rest of this entry »

Neural-based audio-enhancement technology developer VitaSound Audio Inc. has announced the availability of the Personal Audio Enhancer (PAE-300), a multi-functional audio-enhancement device which allows users to better hear and distinguish sounds in everyday situations. Designed for those who experience situational hearing difficulties, the PAE-300 provides users with an improved sound quality in situations where background noise or low-audio levels make hearing difficult. Read the rest of this entry »