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Livewire Mobile, a Massachusetts-based one-stop digital content solutions provider for carriers, consumer device manufacturers, media companies and consumers, has partnered with emerging Canadian operator Public Mobile to introduce the country’s first truly unlimited music service. Read the rest of this entry »

Each year, over 200 million people worldwide anticipate the arrival of the IKEA Catalogue. This year starting August 13, IKEA enthusiasts will be treated to even more inspiration on every page and new interactive functions that enhance the experience of the IKEA Catalogue. When holding a smartphone or tablet over a page, users are able to access films about IKEA products, experience 3D models, look behind closed doors with an x-ray function or change the curtains and get creative. To access the bonus material, download the IKEA App to smartphones or tablets or see everything by visiting the IKEA Canada website.
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In fall 2011, Toronto-based filmmaker James Cooper was faced with an obstacle that many of his peers will find familiar: how to fund his new short film. Weighing the options with the film’s producer, they decided to try their luck at launching a Kickstarter campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Roots Radio, an internet station dedicated to playing Folk, Blues and Roots music announced a launch date of November 1st. Jim Priebe, CFA, President, also said an Indiegogo campaign has been started to raise the funds needed for launch. Read the rest of this entry »

Southpaw Technology, a Toronto-based developer of production asset management (PAM) technology for digital content creators, announced today that it has released its technology under the Eclipse Public License, an OSI (Open Source Initiative) approved open source license. Read the rest of this entry »

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) with support from the Canadian Marketing Association, has released the latest edition (Vol. 7, No. 2) of the MMA International Journal of Mobile Marketing (IJMM), focused specifically on Canada.  This special issue examines the dynamic progress mobile marketing is making in the country, and offers outlooks for areas of significant growth along with proprietary insights and data gleaned through case studies and research. Read the rest of this entry »

Enterprise social software company Igloo Software has unveiled the next-generation version of their collaboration suite, including support for multilingual translation. The move breaks the language barrier by enabling international teams to rapidly and accurately translate content in the language of their choice. The additions are part of Igloo’s summer release, called Pearl, and allow employees within an organization to communicate seamlessly regardless of location, time zone, device and now language. Read the rest of this entry »

Popular free, local classifieds site Kijiji has officially unveiled its Android application to help Canadians find or post classifieds listings on the go. With the new Kijiji application, users can now search local classified ads, reply to listings, and post ads with just a few simple taps. The design of the Kijiji Android app makes it easy to buy or sell anything, find a job, adopt a pet, rent an apartment, find a local service, and do so much more on the go. Read the rest of this entry »

Victoria’s WEC Inc. and Media One have released their HERO Network app on iTunes. A free goodwill utility application that allows parents or guardians to securely keep a profile of their children, including pictures and vital statistics (e.g. health conditions) online and on their Smart-phone. In seconds HERO Network allows any guardian to activate a HERO Alert if their child is lost or missing. HERO  Network uses geo-location technology to send an Alert to other HEROES who are within 10 KM/6.21 Miles. Read the rest of this entry »

Perfectly Clear by Calgary’s Athentech Imaging has arrived for Android. The Perfectly Clear app is Intelligent Image Correction that transforms less than stellar images into stunning memories to keep and share. Perfectly Clear automatically applies 10 patented corrections in a few seconds allowing consumers to share perfect photos from their Android device with confidence. Read the rest of this entry »