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Multiplatform deployer of video games TransGaming Inc. has secured a milestone patent for key proprietary technology that forms the core of TransGaming’s SwiftShader product, the world’s fastest pure-software 3D graphics renderer. SwiftShader has been licensed by industry-leading technology providers such as Adobe, Citrix, and Google, and is an essential component for a broad range of products from web browsers to defense and medical imaging applications. Read the rest of this entry »

Canada’s Mercury Filmworks and Paris-based Technicolor have announced a development deal with TELETOON Canada for the animated comedy television series, Atomic Puppet. Mercury Filmworks, Technicolor and TELETOON will co-develop Atomic Puppet as a 2D animated comedy series targeting kids 6-11. Atomic Puppet was created by animated television writer Mark Drop (Matt Hatter Chronicles, Jake and the Never Land Pirates) and writer/creator Jerry Leibowitz (The Mouse and the Monster). Read the rest of this entry »

AudienceView is transforming the world of event ticketing with the launch of MarketView, the first white-label, self-serve e-commerce and CRM solution. With MarketView any organization can enter the rapidly growing self-serve event management market and create a unique consumer engagement channel. Read the rest of this entry »

The lines between home and work are blurring. With busy lives and packed schedules, Canadian families need a way to manage “one life”. They want to be able to work where, how and when they want – on their terms. According to an Ipsos Reid study released today, 70 per cent of Canadian parents depend on technology to keep their families connected, while 78 per cent believe that technology allows their families to stay better organized. This survey, commissioned by Microsoft Canada, found that Canadians believe their lives have grown more complex over the past three years, and as a result, are utilizing new technology such as smartphones and cloud services to connect with family members on-the-go and stay on top of their hectic schedules. Read the rest of this entry »

Rdio, the streaming music service from the co-creator of Skype, is now offering music lovers up to six months of free music on the Web. New Rdio listeners can sign up and activate free streaming at rdio.com, with no credit card required, then dive right into Rdio’s library of over 18 million songs. This new offer is specifically designed to appeal to people with ears and hearts. Free streaming is available through the Web or Rdio’s desktop apps for Mac and Windows, and allows listeners to: Read the rest of this entry »

Game Summit, Canada’s largest tabletop gaming convention, will be taking place on February 2^nd and 3^rdat the Palais des congrès in Gatineau, Québec. Building on the success of the past six summits, this event will have something to offer every board game enthusiast including tournaments, demonstrations, prizes, shopping, and hundreds of pull-up-a-chair-and-play games for the entire family. Read the rest of this entry »

BC Film + Media has announced the recipients of the 2013 Interactive Fund and Digital Media Development Envelope.  The Interactive Fund is a program created in partnership between BC Film + Media and the BC Arts Council. The program is intended to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content owned and controlled by BC companies or individuals. Funding is in the form of a non-recoupable advance of up to $50,000. This year’s successful applicants are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Today marks the launch of the long-anticipated Juno TV, featuring online exclusive programming. Introduced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), the online channel will showcase Canada’s vibrant music scene 365 days a year. Juno TV was made possible with the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto-based Angoss Software Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent dated January 25, 2013 (the “LOI”) with Peterson Partners, Inc. (“Peterson Partners”), an arm’s length party, in connection with a proposed acquisition (the “Transaction”) by an affiliate of Peterson Partners (“AcquireCo”) of 100% of the outstanding securities of Angoss. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the second phase of its public consultation by unveiling a draft code for wireless services. Canadians are invited to share their views on the draft and to join the online discussion. Last fall, the CRTC asked Canadians for their help in creating a national code for wireless services, such as cellphones and other personal mobile devices. Canadians responded by submitting over 3,500 comments in writing and posting close to 600 comments on the online discussion forum. The CRTC has reviewed all of the comments, which shaped the working document published yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »