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5th February 2013

Point Grey Launches New Ladybug 5 Spherical Imaging System

Point GreyPoint Grey, a BC-based designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, has announced the release of the all-new Ladybug®5 camera, the next-generation version of the popular Ladybug series of 360-degree cameras, continuing Point Grey’s long-standing leadership in spherical imaging. The new LD5-U3-51S5C redefines past performance benchmarks, boasting an impressive 30 megapixels (MP) of total resolution covering 90% of a full sphere; a 5Gbit/s USB 3.0 interface; and a ground-breaking post-processing workflow that provides high dynamic range, superb image quality and maximum user flexibility. Read the rest of this entry »

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23rd January 2013

Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Titles

Nintendo CanadaNintendo President Satoru Iwata unleashed Wii U news in an installment of Nintendo Direct today as he outlined Nintendo’s future plans for the console. Iwata revealed how the Wii U launch lineup will be bolstered by a long list of top game franchises headed for the new console. These are games that longtime players and newcomers alike will love to play, and everyone will be experiencing them in new ways, thanks to the integrated second-screen experiences enabled by the Wii U GamePad controller. Iwata also detailed a number of enhancements designed to make the Wii U game experience more social, even if people are not playing in the same room. Read the rest of this entry »

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10th January 2013

Samsung Techwin and iWatchLife Partner to Bring Intelligent Home Video Monitoring to Consumers

iwatchlifeSamsungEarlier this week Samsung Techwin America and iWatchLife, an Ottawa-based  provider of smart, cloud-based video monitoring that enables consumers to See What Matters™ most to them, announced a partnership that brings additional value to owners of a Samsung SmartCam WiFi IP camera. Available now and designed specifically for the Samsung SmartCam, iWatchLife affords consumers the ability to bring their home monitoring to a whole new level. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th December 2012

Nintendo Makes TV Smart And Social With December 20 Launch Of Nintendo TVii

Nintendo CanadaThe company that changed how we play is about to change how we watch. On December 20th, Nintendo will introduce Nintendo TVii, a free, integrated service for the recently launched Wii U console that combines what you watch and how you watch into one seamless, second-screen experience on the revolutionary new Wii U GamePad controller. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th November 2012

Brother Canada Changes Printing Landscape With Launch of New Business Smart Series Printers

brother canadaBrother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. has announced the launch of its Business Smart™ Series.  This innovative new line of colour inkjet all-in-one printers offers consumers a cool design and cutting edge technology.  It completely redefines the colour inkjet all-in-one experience as the ultimate combination. Read the rest of this entry »

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27th November 2012

Wii Mini Available Exclusively In Canada This Holiday Season

Nintendo CanadaAfter nearly 100 million sold worldwide, Nintendo’s Wii console is getting a new look and a new price. On Dec. 7, the new Wii Mini home console launches in Canada at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 and puts the focus squarely on Wii games. The system can play more than 1,400 disc-based Wii games. Wii Mini is smaller than the original Wii system, and comes in matte black with a red border. The system comes with a red Wii Remote Plus, a red Nunchuk controller and works with most Wii accessories. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th November 2012

Do Not Interrupt Your Wii U Updates

Nintendo CanadaNintendo Canada wants to be sure that everyone who has purchased the new Wii U makes it through the update process when the unit is first connected to the internet. The update itself is quite large and can take over an hour to complete, depending on internet speeds. This update is critical for your Wii U as it enables numerous features on the system including Miiverse, Wii U Chat, the eShop, and the ability to download video-on-demand applications. Powering off the console during the update may damage your system, so plan ahead before beginning to ensure that the process goes smoothly.

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16th November 2012

Wii U Countdown Continues

Nintendo CanadaNintendo’s Wii U console – the first new home video game system in six years – arrives on November 18th, aiming to change the landscape of games and entertainment with its new Wii U GamePad controller. With more than 30 launch-day games for all types of players, Wii U arrives just in time for the holidays and is poised to be the must-have gift of the season. Read the rest of this entry »

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16th November 2012

Kobo Arc Now Available at Indigo And Chapters Stores

Chapters IndigoIndigo has announced the arrival of the Kobo Arc on store shelves at all Indigo and Chapters stores nationally as well as online. The Kobo Arc is a competitively featured Android 4.0 multimedia tablet that provides a new way to discover content – books, movies, TV shows, music, web pages and more. With a Kobo-developed interface called Tapestries, Kobo Arc gives consumers an exciting new way to discover content. It’s the only tablet that gets to know you, so you get more of what you love. Read the rest of this entry »

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16th November 2012

BenQ Canada Launches First 1080p 3D Projector for Under $1000

benqBenQ Canada Corp. has announced that the W1070 home entertainment projector will be available in Canada before the end of November at an MSRP of $999 (CAD). With full 1080p and 3D projection for under $1,000, the W1070 projector brings premium cinematic and multimedia experiences to home entertainment rooms — all at an exceptional value.  Read the rest of this entry »

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