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8th February 2013

Dragon Up Is The Newest Eastside Games Free To Play Title

eastsidegames-newJelly dragons, commando dragons, fruit dragons, awkward dragons – these aren’t your typical dragons – but you can get them in Eastside Games‘ newly released iOS game Dragon Up. In this whimsically drawn game, players have been tasked with rebuilding a Legendary Dragon Roost and unlocking the secrets of the Forbidden Door of Mystery. Hatch and raise beautiful, hand-animated dragons and send them on trips to juggle gnomes, collect treasure and barf gold in this free to play title, available now from the iTunes App Store. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Mobile Innovations Grows A Fertile Field With PlayBook And BlackBerry 10

mobile innovationsAs a featured BlackBerry Experience Forum exhibitor specializing in mobile law enforcement with PlayBook and BB10, Mobile Innovations founder and President Gary Bauer was pleasantly surprised at the high level of interest from the agriculture and natural resource sector attendees. Accustomed to fielding questions from law enforcement agencies, EMS and fire departments, Mr. Bauer found himself speaking with interested attendees from agriculture, logging, mining and energy at the recently held BlackBerry Experience Forum Toronto. Attendees were particularly interested in the company’s new MPA Mobile Office solution with PlayBook docking system. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Digiflare Delivers Seven Applications for BlackBerry 10

digiflareDigiflare Inc., a multi-office digital agency that creates connected user experiences across multiple screens, has announced the launch of seven applications for BlackBerry 10 smartphones that are now available for download on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront. Designed for BlackBerry’s highly anticipated BlackBerry 10 new platform, the apps created by Digiflare include: AFP News, CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, The Globe News, theScore, Sportsnet, TuneIn, and YellowPages.ca. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Yellow Pages Group Launches Shop Shopping Local Event

yellow pages groupIn an extension of its commitment to helping small businesses thrive, Yellow Pages Group (YPG) is launching a new event series called Shop Local tomorrow. This weekend shopping event is designed to draw awareness to the important role of local shopping in supporting neighbourhood businesses and creating sustainable communities. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Microsoft Vies for Business Tablet Supremacy With Surface Pro

Microsoft CanadaThe Microsoft Surface Pro tablet makes its official debut at London Drugs tomorrow. The highly anticipated device pairs the convenience of a tablet with the functionality of a laptop computer. Equipped with a standard version of Windows 8 and the ability to run touch enhanced versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, the Surface Pro promises robust computing in a slimmed-down package. Customers can secure their Surface Pro online through the London Drugs website. Devices will be available for pickup at BC locations on February 9th, Alberta and Saskatchewan locations on February 11th, and Winnipeg locations on February 12th. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

DHX Media Announces New Licensing Deals

dhx-newDHX Media Ltd., a leading independent producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content, through its licensing arm Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG), has signed a swathe of merchandising deals across its slate of owned and third-party kids’ properties prior to next week’s New York Toy Fair. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Digital Apps Leadership for the 21st Century: A CATAAlliance Interview with ICTC CEO Namir Anani

CATAVia CATAAlliance: Please take four minutes to view the video of ICTC President & CEO, Namir Anani who was interviewed recently by CATAAlliance CEO, John Reid on the potential contributions of the apps sector to innovation and productivity in Canada. Mr. Anani makes a compelling case for the apps economy, first citing findings from a recent ICTC research report (PDF); an estimated 51,700 Canadian are employed directly and indirectly in the development of apps. Moreover, hundreds of millions of revenues now flow to entrepreneurs and businesses engaged in the development of apps by a diversity of enterprises across the country.

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8th February 2013

Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse with the New ZombiU Deluxe Set

Nintendo CanadaOn February 17, Nintendo will release a new Wii U bundle in the U.S. and Canada that is an unbelievable value for fans. The Wii U ZombiU Deluxe Set comes with all the contents of the standard Wii U Deluxe Set, plus the addition of the ZombiU game, a black Wii U Pro Controller and a collectible booklet featuring artwork from the game and never-before-seen developer commentary. Nintendo Land will also be included as a downloadable game, rather than a packed-in disc. The jam-packed ZombiU Deluxe Set will be available at a suggested retail price of $389.99, a savings of $70 if all items were purchased separately. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Sue Milling Replaces Brian Topp At ACTRA Toronto

actra-torontoBrian Topp, Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto since 2001, has announced he is stepping down from his post and assuming a Senior Advisory role. Sue Milling, recently Director of the Independent Production and Broadcast Department at ACTRA Toronto, has been appointed by General Council to fill his position. Read the rest of this entry »

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8th February 2013

Biznest Offers Contest To Start Your Business And Put Your Idea In Action

biznestBiznest Ventures Ltd., a Vancouver-based business development company for start-ups, has announced a Business Venture Challenge specifically dedicated to start-ups and anyone with creative new ideas looking to take their product to market. The contest began on January 21st and will run until February 24th, at which time all submissions received will close and the submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts. The top ten will then be given a second challenge to complete and submit by March 10th, 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

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