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Research In Motion has selected Calgary-based Wmode to deliver content and technology for a new ringtones channel on BlackBerry® App World™. Users can now browse through the latest ringtones, then pay for and download them just like any other app on BlackBerry App World. Read the rest of this entry »

Sound Touch Interactive, an emerging new mobile software and applications developer in Vancouver, has announced the release of Music Color 1.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A revolutionary learning utility geared towards young kids and designed by parents, this unique app uses a wealth of classical music to teach users every color of the spectrum with effective and entertaining touch based activities. Read the rest of this entry »

SES Toronto, being held this June 11th through 13th at the Toronto Hyatt Regency will be packed with sessions covering topics such as PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization, and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes, an exhibit floor with companies that can help you grow your business, networking events, parties and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Allstream has announced that its SIP Trunking service is now available via the Internet. Perfectly suited for mid-market users, this service is designed for businesses that rely primarily on dedicated Internet access for their network connectivity. Allstream SIP Trunking can be accessed over Internet connections from any Internet service provider (ISP), extending the reach of the service. Read the rest of this entry »

Rogers Communications has released the results of its Rogers Innovation Report that regularly explores Canadians’ habits and views on technology. The latest Report focuses on how technology users connect to family and friends and includes a survey that shows six-in-ten (58%) Canadians cannot imagine life without the modern conveniences of texting, email and social networking, while nearly four-in-ten (39%) feel that staying connected with loved ones is equally as important as eating and sleeping. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a three-month trial that will allow 911 call centres to communicate with pre-registered participants with hearing and speech impairments by text message. Read the rest of this entry »

DHX Media Ltd is pleased to announce that its hit stop-motion animated preschool property Rastamouse has received an order for a second season from the BBC’s “CBeebies” children’s channel, after scoring high ratings on the channel and proving hugely popular with UK preschool audiences, their parents and licenses. Read the rest of this entry »

Hot on the heels of last week’s Shank 2 launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC, the game’s award-winning indie developer Klei Entertainment has just released its eye-catching Shank comic book for free download. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced that its real-time board game title Assassin’s Creed® Recollection for iPad, is now available for a very limited time on the App Store, for free. Designed and optimized to take full advantage of the large display and Multi-Touch interface of iPad, Assassin’s Creed Recollection allows players to live an entirely new experience in the world of Assassin’s Creed. Read the rest of this entry »

TuneCore has officially launched its new songwriter service in Canada. The service unlocks millions of dollars in royalties owed to Canadian songwriters and music publishers that until now have gone unpaid. The new service, available to Canadian songwriters and publishers, arrives in Canada a month after the launch of TuneCore’s industry changing flat fee, keep all your rights, get 100% of the revenues global music distribution service here. Read the rest of this entry »