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19th November 2013

Three Huge Franchises Equals One Epic Nintendo Launch Day

Nintendo CanadaFor any Nintendo fan, November 22 is going to be one of the best days of the year. On Friday, three new games in three extraordinary franchises are launching on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and Mario Party: Island Tour, also for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, are all launching in stores and in the Nintendo eShop. The games feature Nintendo characters and experiences that can’t be played anywhere else, and demonstrate how Nintendo is bringing value and variety to everyone for the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »

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17th November 2013

Xbox One Celebration Continues In Toronto

Xbox CanadaThe colossal Xbox One that has already visited Vancouver and Montreal has appeared for a third time – this time at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto. The larger-than-life console – part of the project known as One Source – brings together the Canadian Xbox Live community to celebrate the launch of Xbox One. By pledging with their gamertags, fans can unlock amazing one-of-a-kind experiences and rewards like the “Dead Rising 3”-inspired zombie uprising in Vancouver and the heart-pounding “Forza Motorsport 5” speed drives at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve chin Montreal. Every gamertag pledged will contribute to unlocking these experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

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13th November 2013

Nintendo Bringing Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse to Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo CanadaA December system update for the Nintendo 3DS portable system will allow users to combine their Nintendo eShop account balance for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo announced the news during a Nintendo Direct video released earlier today. After the Nintendo 3DS system update, users can register their Nintendo Network ID for Wii U on their Nintendo 3DS systems and combine Nintendo eShop account balances. This will enable them to purchase Wii U software using the remaining balance on their Nintendo 3DS eShop accounts, and vice versa. Nintendo 3DS owners who do not own a Wii U system can also create their own Nintendo Network ID for the first time. Read the rest of this entry »

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9th November 2013

Giant Xbox One Appears In Montreal

Xbox CanadaThe larger-than-life Xbox One console – the experience known as One Source – has appeared in downtown Montreal. Sitting on De la Montagne street between Sainte-Catherine and René-Lévesque, the colossal console, which first appeared in Vancouver, brings the Canadian Xbox Live community together to celebrate the launch of Xbox One.  By pledging with their gamertags, fans can unlock incredible one-of-a-kind experiences and rewards, such as the zombie apocalypse inspired by Dead Rising 3 in Vancouver. Every gamertag pledged will contribute to unlocking these experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th November 2013

Xbox One And All It Will Do For You

Xbox CanadaThis post brought to you by Microsoft, who wants to remind you about all things Xbox One: Since we unveiled Xbox One in May as the all-in-one games and entertainment system, we’ve been highlighting all the great games coming at launch and beyond.  We’ve talked about the award-winning Titanfall – an Xbox platform and PC exclusive; shared content exclusives we’ll have from hit titles like Call of Duty: Ghosts and Battlefield 4; discussed new features from hotly anticipated titles like Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Dead Rising 3; and highlighted cross-platform blockbusters like Destiny, Watch_Dogs, and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th November 2013

Sierra Wireless Delivers New Level Of Flexibility To Essential Wireless Connectivity For M2M

sierra wirelessSierra Wireless has announced the launch of the latest additions to the AirPrime® HL Series of embedded wireless modules for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The new AirPrime HL modules include satellite navigation support and are the smallest embedded wireless modules (22 x 23 mm) to be completely interchangeable across 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. They provide device manufacturers with the ability to serve different regions, across multiple network technologies, with one device design. Read the rest of this entry »

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30th October 2013

Xbox Unveils Colossal Xbox One Console To Celebrate The Biggest Launch In Xbox History

Xbox CanadaEarlier today a larger-than-life Xbox One appeared in downtown Vancouver to kick off the national celebration of the Xbox One launch. By coming together, the Canadian Xbox Live community can power on and unlock incredible one-of-a-kind experiences and rewards by pledging their gamertags to the project known as One Source. Every gamertag pledged will contribute to unlocking these experiences – starting this week in Vancouver. Read the rest of this entry »

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30th October 2013

QImaging Launches New optiMOS Scientific CMOS Camera

QImagingSurrey-based QImaging has announced the official launch of its new optiMOS Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera for fluorescence microscopy. An alternative to traditional CCD cameras, optiMOS captures fast cellular dynamic events across a larger field of view without compromising sensitivity. optiMOS is suited for a broad range of fluorescence microscopy applications. The camera is ideal for cell biologists using live cell, multicolor fluorescence; biophysicists studying membrane dynamics and protein and lipid trafficking; as well as neuroscientists looking at ion transport such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging and ratiometric imaging. Read the rest of this entry »

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29th October 2013

Point Grey Introduces New Cricket IP Security Cameras

Point GreyCanadian designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras Point Grey has announced the release of the all new Cricket® IP security camera family. The Cricket IP camera packs exceptional imaging quality and rich IP surveillance features into a low cost, PoE-enabled network camera. The first two available Cricket models offer 720p and 1080p resolutions at 60 fps, using Sony® Exmor® CMOS sensors suitable for challenging low-light conditions and dynamic scenes. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th October 2013

RocketCases Launches Wood Cases For iPhone 5 And 5S

rocketcasesVancouver-based Rocketcases has announced the Woody Hybrid – rugged 100% real dark walnut cases for iPhone 5s, 5, 4 and 4s.  The Woody Hybrid protects your iPhone from falls and scratches with an optimal combination of real dark walnut wood for beauty and strength with matte polymer rubber sides for shock absorption and durability.  The ultimate in style and functionality, the Woody Hybrid is higher quality, tougher and lighter weight than other cases with less bulk, barely changing the size of the iPhone — adding only 2mm of thickness.  In addition, the Woody Hybrid provides easy access to all ports, volume buttons, and mute switch. Read the rest of this entry »

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