Village Gamer

Icron Technologies Corporation a Burnaby developer of USB and video extension technology has announced its newest KVM extender, the EL5200, which incorporates Icron’s ExtremeUSB^® technology feature set. The EL5200 includes HDMI video inputs and outputs and extends uncompressed full high definition 1080p video and USB 2.0 over a single Cat 5e cable up to 100 meter distances. Read the rest of this entry »

Kobo has announced its Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware update for Kobo’s award-winning 7″ Google-certified Kobo Arc tablet. This update optimizes the user experience with faster performance, improved search capabilities, increased touch responsiveness, and additional intelligence features to help organize and streamline information with actionable notifications. The update is now available to Kobo Arc customers when they next connect to Wi Fi. Read the rest of this entry »

For the student, teacher, paralegal, journalist, or academic researcher, why spend hours re-typing text when the C-pen Digital Highlighter can do it instead? The C-pen works in tandem with Mac (OSX), Windows and Android operating systems (smartphones and tablets). Use the C-pen 3.5 Portable Bluetooth Scanner to make any visit to the library or office more efficient. The C-pen is easy, convenient, and reliable as it seamlessly glides across selected text and inputs it to any software on any compatible device; simply place the cursor where you wish to transfer text/digits to a Google Doc, E-mail, Word Document, Excel, for example. It is a guaranteed time saver. Read the rest of this entry »

The Stinky Footboard will transform how PC gamers play by adding the player’s feet to the classic keyboard and mouse control paradigm. Gamers will always be in control, and able to execute lightning quick, simultaneous commands without ever having to take their fingers off WASD and the mouse. Read the rest of this entry »

BenQ Canada has announced the expansion of its flagship XL Series with the launch of its XL2720T gaming monitor for professional and competitive first-person shooter (FPS) play. Packed with advanced features, the monitor comes equipped with a larger 27-inch display, 120Hz refresh rate, and blazing-fast 1-ms response time to optimize gaming performances. Engineered in conjunction with legendary pro gamers, the XL2720T integrates BenQ’s custom settings such as a Black eQualizer, Display Mode, and Smart Scaling to give gamers a competitive edge over their opponents.  Read the rest of this entry »

iSkin, a premium brand of fashion and technology lifestyle accessories, announced the release of the slims case for the iPhone 5. Built with the most revolutionary design of its kind, the slims by iSkin boasts a composition width of 0.4mm, making it the thinnest case available for the iPhone 5. Using cutting edge technology, slims by iSkin delivers puncture- and scratch- resistant surface protection without bulk, nor sacrificing design. Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Canada has announced the launch of the world’s first 8-inch tablet, the Galaxy Note 8.0. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Galaxy Note 8.0 ushers in a new era of intelligent Note technology in the mid-size tablet category. Featuring unrivalled multimedia performance within a compact one-hand-grip screen, the Galaxy Note 8.0 creates a sophisticated mobile experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Sierra Wireless has introduced the industry’s most advanced architecture for embedded wireless communications, designed to vastly simplify and accelerate the development and deployment of M2M solutions. The architecture will be available across 2G to 4G technologies in the next generation of AirPrime™ embedded wireless modules, which are the world’s first to be equipped with: Read the rest of this entry »

Xerox has officially introduced ConnectKey™, a software system embedded in Xerox multifunction printers (MFPs) and a set of solutions that respond to an increasingly mobile workforce and the need for more advanced IT security across connected devices. Sixteen ConnectKey MFPs – including the new WorkCentre^® 5800 and 7800 Series – will use the industry’s first embedded security protection from McAfee, giving IT managers more control and peace of mind in “bring your own device” (BYOD) workplaces. ConnectKey MFPs also have an extra layer of security with Cisco’s TrustSec, which protects data paths to and from the devices. Read the rest of this entry »

The 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 9^th, Alberta and Saskatchewan locations on February 11^th, and Winnipeg locations on February 12^th. Read the rest of this entry »