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Interactive Ontario has announced that INplay, a unique, international event that connects kids creative industries with insights and opportunities in the interactive space, will return to Toronto’s Liberty Grand this May 15th and 16th. From the video game business to the broadcast industry, from toys to toons, the INplay conference brings together leaders in the kids space to learn, network and be inspired by interactive.?? Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday Maplesoft™ announced a major new release of its flagship product, Maple™, the technical computing software for mathematicians, engineers, and scientists. With Maple 16, Maplesoft introduces new tools and techniques in its Clickable Math™ collection, setting new standards for ease of use in mathematical software and providing new, innovative ways to explore mathematics. Read the rest of this entry »

Historical thriller writer Alexander Galant was planning on launching his novel Depth of Deception (A Titanic Murder Mystery) on April 2, 2012, just before the centennial anniversary of the RMS Titanic and James Cameron’s re-release of his Oscar-winning Titanic in 3D. However, Depth of Deception will be made available as an e-book just a little early, on March 30, due to the unexpected traffic on the book’s official website. Read the rest of this entry »

Already well established as a writer of free, online fiction, Australian Letitia Coyne is one of a growing number of authors making the successful transition to print and commercial ebooks. One of UK-based bibliotastic’s most popular authors, Letitia Coyne, has been signed by Canadian commercial publisher 1889 Labs, under whose imprint she has released “Touchstone,” a medieval tragedy. Read the rest of this entry »

On March 27, 2012, IAB Canada held one of their MIXX Canada Conference Series Sessions on re-thinking the company/brand and what it means for the global advertising ecosystem. Read the rest of this entry »

Hemisphere GPS has announced the Eclipse™ P300 and Eclipse P301 OEM modules – the next generation high-performance compact modules for RTK GNSS applications. Based on new Hemisphere GPS multi-function application firmware and Eclipse GNSS multi-constellation technology, P300 and P301 provide the ability for tracking commercially available GNSS signals for precise positioning. Read the rest of this entry »

Yuna Software, the company that develops, designs and markets Messenger Plus!, has released Messenger Plus! for Skype 1.2,  the second version of this new product from the makers of the most popular and respected extension for Windows Live Messenger. Read the rest of this entry »

Shaftesbury and its award-winning digital media division, Smokebomb Entertainment, today announced casting and production details for State of Syn, a groundbreaking science fiction digital project. Read the rest of this entry »

CIBC, the first bank in Canada to deliver a mobile banking app in 2010, has announced the launch of a Mobile Banking App designed specifically for the iPad. Today’s launch makes CIBC the first major bank in Canada to deliver a native iPad mobile banking app, building on CIBC’s leadership in mobile financial services. The app enables CIBC clients to bank on their iPad using new interactive graphics and visuals, and leverages the full screen and capabilities of the iPad. Read the rest of this entry »

Bell Media confirmed today the order of an additional 13 episodes of its compelling original series, The L.A. Complex. Production begins in Toronto and Los Angeles in mid-April. Produced by Emmy^®-nominated Epitome Pictures (DeGrassi) and executive produced, written, and directed by Martin Gero (HBO’s Bored To Death), The L.A. Complex is a no-holds-barred, character-driven relationship drama that follows the exploits of young hopefuls in search of stardom in Hollywood. Slated to premiere on MuchMusic this July, new episodes will feature new characters and storylines. U.S. broadcaster The CW, which picked up the existing six episodes in January, premieres The L.A. Complex, April 24. Read the rest of this entry »