Pebble is an e-paper watch Kickstarter project launched by Vancouver-born Eric Migicovsky and his Palo Alto-based company Pebble Technology. In just under 48 hours, it has raised almost $1 million dollars. It currently sits at 7,290 backers and $988,423 pledged with still 36 days to go. Eric and his team have created an amazing e-paper...
Astral Media has confirmed they plan to introduce HBO GO to Canadians this Fall. The app is currently in the U.S. only, and will allow subscribers to stream popular HBO shows to their iOS devices: “It will be on the computer, the television of course, iPads and mobile devices,” said Astral chief executive officer Ian...
Looks like David Orazietti, the MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, has plans to introduce legislation to protect Ontario wireless users. He has proposed a plan to allow users to cancel contracts at any time with imposed limits on cancellation fees: “Millions of Ontarians subscribe to wireless phone services and, given the unwillingness of the federal...
In a teardown of the Apple TV 3 and the A5 processor, Chipworks reports this morning on an interesting discovery in their labs: the A5 is actually built dual core, but with only one core operating. Sometimes, when we get inside technology, we find that things are not always what they are supposed to be. The...
Intuit has launched QuickBooks Online, a cloud-based service to allow entrepreneurs to manage their business information online and it comes with an iOS optimized interface for the iPhone and iPad. Key time-saving benefits of QuickBooks Online include: Online banking integration - QuickBooks Online safely links your accounting to your bank, importing your statements so you...
Rogers currently has a promo that will offer a free XBOX 360 with Kinect to customers that activate two new smartphones on a couples and family voice and data plan. The offer does apply to the iPhone 4S. The advertised plans offer: SMS and MMS 6PM evenings and weekends Canada-wide family plan member calling Canada-wide...
The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and publishers Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster, notes Bloomberg: Apple and Macmillan, which have refused to engage in settlement talks with the Justice Department, deny they colluded to raise prices for digital books, according to people familiar with the matter....
Earlier The Verge touched on an article that discussed what has been brought up before: a 4 inch iPhone 5. The difference this time around? More detail was focused on how Apple could introduce a 4 inch display by increasing the aspect ratio to achieve a larger display; essentially lengthening the phone but keeping it...
Telus today has announced the opening of their first 'Next Generation' store in Laval, Quebec. This remodeled store is located in the Carrefour Laval and was designed to assist customers in making decisions when it comes to technology when purchasing from Telus. Here are some highlights: Specially trained in-store sales consultants provide demonstrations using live...
One of my most utilized and favourite password managers on my Mac and iOS is 1Password, created by Agile Bits based right here in Canada. Their latest 1Password 3.6.5 update for iOS has included improved security, with the debut of PBKDF2 as explained on their blog: 10000 PBKDF2 iterations Your Master Password on your device...
Metro News has officially announced the release of their redesigned iOS app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Available last week, the app is now the top free news app in the App Store, with more than 27,000 downloads. Their first app was released way back in late 2009, and was then touted as...
According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple is testing internally an iPhone prototype that has a modified version of the A5X processor, that debuted in the new iPad. The prototype is being tested in an older iPhone 4 housing to prevent leaks, and it is being reported such a device will not be produced for...
