English and French versions of the National Salary Survey of CreativeEarners, produced by RGD and Creative Niche, went live today at CreativeEarners. Canadians working in creative communications are encouraged to complete the survey before July 6. The survey findings will provide valuable insight into the economic profile of the national creative industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that Canada’s film industry will be back at the Shanghai International Film Festival for a third year running with an outstanding line-up of 20 films, including one feature—Micheline Lanctôt’s Pour l’amour de Dieu (For the Love of God)—in official competition. Read the rest of this entry »
Samsung has expanded the versatility of its Android tablet product line in Q4 of 2011 and Q2 of 2012 by releasing four new budget-friendly tablets with built-in infrared blasters. Of course, such devices are only as good as the apps they run, and although the included Universal Remote Control App that comes with these tablets is quite good, users tend to either love it or hate it. TouchSquid Technology, a small, independent manufacturer of android tablets with built-in IR, has recently released an alternative remote control app for the Samsung Tab 2 IR Tablet. Read the rest of this entry »
UrtheCast is thrilled to announce its recent win at Digital Alberta‘s second annual Digital Alberta Awards. Honouring innovative professionals, the awards ceremony was held at Calgary’s Hotel Arts on June 4, 2012, where UrtheCast was awarded the trophy for ‘Best Digital Startup’. Read the rest of this entry »
Ontario-based mobile game and application publisher Touch Village has announced that their acclaimed action-arcade game, Chin Up, is now available for download on the Amazon Appstore. Chin Up stars Mr. Chin, a nimble construction worker under siege by a torrential downpour of the most bizarre items to ever fall on a construction site, such as a variety of food products, living creatures (fish, dogs, cats, horses), along with a few more gruesome items. Read the rest of this entry »
Podium Ventures is kicking off the Calgary Stampede centennial year by sponsoring an event like no other. Eight startups from the Calgary area will be selected to pitch in front of an esteemed panel of judges, win over investors and entertain guests. Keeping true to the spirit of the west, each startup will be given 80 seconds to rope their way to the top, proving why their deal is worthy of the coveted pitch rodeo trophy. Read the rest of this entry »
Sierra Wireless has introduced the world’s first thin form factor (TFF) embedded wireless module for 4G LTE networks. The AirPrime™ EM7700 embedded wireless module measures only a nominal 2.5 millimeters thick and is designed for use in ultraportable notebooks, tablets, and other devices where thinness is a critical design constraint. Shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of this year. Read the rest of this entry »
English and French versions of the National Salary Survey of CreativeEarners, produced by RGD and Creative Niche, went live today at CreativeEarners. Canadians working in creative communications are encouraged to complete the survey before July 6. The survey findings will provide valuable insight into the economic profile of the national creative industry. Read the rest of this entry »
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