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Montreal’s RealWat Inc. has launched Lassoo The Web for the iPad on Apple Store.  Lassoo is a fun and powerful way to surf, organize and tag web pages. Scroll through your favorite web pages with a simple swipe. Clip part or all of the page with a simple “Lassoo” (circle) motion to clip and store as a visual bookmark. Organize your page clips by category, on a surface metaphor, or send them to Evernote. Simply tap the clip to view the web page live. Other finger tip controls allow you to tag and annotate the page clips. Organizing links has never been so easy and so much fun. Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to the annual Dec 24 flight plan, NAV CANADA received a Twitter message from Santa Claus. Sent from his “Captain S. Claus” account, this marks the first time the veteran pilot contacted the air navigation service provider through Twitter. Read the rest of this entry »

D-BOX Technologies Inc. and Cineplex Entertainment have announced that Cineplex will exercise its option to equip ten additional theatres with 250 D-BOX MFX Seats. These additional locations bring Cineplex’s total location count to 21 D-BOX equipped theatres representing approximately 520 D-BOX MFX Seats. Read the rest of this entry »

Astral Media Inc. has announced that Disney XD, Astral’s newest kids service and the French-language Disney Junior are now available on Cogeco Cable. Disney XD debuts to Ontario Cogeco Digital subscribers as part of a three-month preview on channel 99 while the preschool network, available to Quebec-based subscribers, is available on channel 89, also part of a free preview. The launches of both of these networks form part of the long-term renewal agreement between Astral and Cogeco Cable for Astral’s movie and kids services. Read the rest of this entry »

Real-Time Telecom Expense Management™ solutions provider Anomalous Networks, Inc. is helping consumers keep mobile phone bills under control this holiday season with its free real-time mobile expense management tool Telicost-Lite, and its newly launched holiday promotion that allows users to tell-a-friend about Telicost and earn an entry into a giveaway for a free Apple iPad 2. Read the rest of this entry »

Due to popular demand, Comwave has followed up on their iPhone and Android Applications with the release of their mobile app for BlackBerry. Comwave’s new Mobile App has eliminated cell phone long distance charges to 57 countries.  Available today  in BlackBerry App World™ for the US & Canada for $30 per year, users are able to place long distance calls directly through their existing contact lists on their BlackBerry Smartphones, to 57 countries including the USA & Canada.  There are no monthly bills and there is a 100-minute free trial available. Read the rest of this entry »

GameHouse, the gaming division of RealNetworks,  has announced that the company is expanding its social game studio to a new office at 712 Yates in Victoria, where it aims to double its staff to at least 45 people by the end of 2012. GameHouse Canada takes an indie approach to game production, encouraging designers to express their creative freedom during game development. The new downtown studio opens on January 16th and will offer its staff several perks including an open and collaborative working environment, a plush gaming and entertainment lounge, creative Fridays, and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Human resources solutions provider Ceridian Canada Ltd. has launched its Powerpay Mobile payroll application for the Android platform. Powerpay Mobile replicates Powerpay Web’s essential functionality, eliminating the need for a computer, and enabling customers to enter data, preview and process regular and extra payroll runs – all via smartphone. The app is completely secure, requiring three levels of sign-in, and includes support from Ceridian’s Small Business Service Delivery team as well as a Total Satisfaction Guarantee. Read the rest of this entry »

ATLUS (Index Digital Media, Inc.), in collaboration with HBO® and Cyanide Studios, have released a new video trailer and launched the official North American website for the upcoming RPG Game of Thrones, based on the internationally bestselling book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin and critically acclaimed HBO television series, Game of Thrones®.  Launching worldwide in early 2012, the game will be available for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, and PC. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based game studio Grey Alien Games has released a “Lite” version of its popular casual game, Holiday Bonus for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Windows Phone 7 in standard and HD versions. There is also an online version for you to try over on Kongegrate. Read the rest of this entry »