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Anti-malware company Lavasoft has announced new major capabilities within its award-winning Ad-Aware anti-malware software. Ad-Aware 10.4 is designed to address the growing trend and complexities of users running multiple security solutions in an effort to enhance their level of protection. This newest edition now allows users to install Ad-Aware as an additional protection measure further adding to users’ line of defense and level of security. When a running security solution is detected, Ad-Aware enhances protection by defaulting to the new On-Demand mode, adding a second layer of protection. Read the rest of this entry »

Behaviour Interactive‘s Naughty Bear completes his homage to classic horror with the latest addition to the naughty marketplace — the Ghostfacebear costume set available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®Network. Do you dare to pick up the phone?  Ghostfacebear costume set and accessories are priced individually at 80 Microsoft points and $0.99 for PlayStation Network. This costume is a scream, guaranteed to scare those wretched bears more than ever before. Read the rest of this entry »

Infinite Game Publishing and Piranha Games have launched the long-awaited mega-update, “Camo Spec” for the ultimate Mech simulator, MechWarrior Online. Included in Camo Spec is the ability to customize your Mech with various paint, patterns and cockpit items – allowing you to define your team  and set your style while you stomp to victory in the InnerSphere. Additionally, the patch grants players the heralded return of Bitching Betty, the official female cockpit voiceover from the original MechWarrior games. For Founders of MechWarrior Online an activation button has been added granting fans the option to choose when their premium time begins. Read the rest of this entry »

It is predicted that over the coming years more consumers will be accessing the internet through mobile devices than through PCs. Want to find a brand easily in this mobile world? Despite the overwhelming use of mobile smartphones, it is not as easy as you might think. Meet Brandtree, a Vancouver-based lean startup, launched in mid-October 2012, making it easy for brands to connect with the mobile customer. Brandtree has created a suite of cloud-based tools that enable mobile consumer engagement, analytics and insights. Read the rest of this entry »

Perch, the first hands-free, always-on video communications iOS app for your home, announced yesterday that its app is now available for free download in the App Store. Designed to make communications frictionless and fun, Perch uses facial and motion detection to automatically record and share personal video messages with other members of your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive 3D simulation software and solutions provider for maintenance training and support applications NGRAIN® has debuted NGRAIN® Producer®, the personal learning edition, which is available free-of-charge. Producer allows anyone, with or without 3D experience, to rapidly create interactive 3D animations and real-time practice tasks.  Read the rest of this entry »

Kashoo, a BC-developed cloud accounting software platform for small business owners, startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, bookkeepers and accountants, has released a major upgrade to its popular iPad app to meet the increasing mobile, on-demand needs of small business. The company has also introduced simplified pricing options for customers that include complete access to all Kashoo features, across the web app and the iPad app, and for accountants and bookkeepers. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Wishpond has announced the launch of its premiere All-In-One Marketing Suite for Latin America in both Portuguese and Spanish – becoming the only platform provider that offers all the tools businesses need for social, mobile, online and local marketing for the entire American continent in a single suite. Wishpond already helps more than 15,000 retailers and brands effectively drive customer growth and engagement with a broad array of online marketing activities including running ads, sweepstakes and contests, creating Facebook Storefronts, engaging fans via social networks like Pinterest, and analyzing customer engagement and demographic patterns. Read the rest of this entry »

Montreal-based enterprise software solutions firm Devolutions, creator of the globally-acclaimed Remote Desktop Manager tool, has welcomed three new staff members to its growing roster of technical and operational experts. Joining the Devolutions team are software architect Richard Markiewicz, product manager Maurice Côté, and marketing coordinator Anne-Marie Mongeon. Read the rest of this entry »