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It is predicted that over the coming years more consumers will be accessing the internet through mobile devices than through PCs. Want to find a brand easily in this mobile world? Despite the overwhelming use of mobile smartphones, it is not as easy as you might think. Meet Brandtree, a Vancouver-based lean startup, launched in mid-October 2012, making it easy for brands to connect with the mobile customer. Brandtree has created a suite of cloud-based tools that enable mobile consumer engagement, analytics and insights. Read the rest of this entry »

Perch, the first hands-free, always-on video communications iOS app for your home, announced yesterday that its app is now available for free download in the App Store. Designed to make communications frictionless and fun, Perch uses facial and motion detection to automatically record and share personal video messages with other members of your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive 3D simulation software and solutions provider for maintenance training and support applications NGRAIN® has debuted NGRAIN® Producer®, the personal learning edition, which is available free-of-charge. Producer allows anyone, with or without 3D experience, to rapidly create interactive 3D animations and real-time practice tasks.  Read the rest of this entry »

Kashoo, a BC-developed cloud accounting software platform for small business owners, startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, bookkeepers and accountants, has released a major upgrade to its popular iPad app to meet the increasing mobile, on-demand needs of small business. The company has also introduced simplified pricing options for customers that include complete access to all Kashoo features, across the web app and the iPad app, and for accountants and bookkeepers. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Wishpond has announced the launch of its premiere All-In-One Marketing Suite for Latin America in both Portuguese and Spanish – becoming the only platform provider that offers all the tools businesses need for social, mobile, online and local marketing for the entire American continent in a single suite. Wishpond already helps more than 15,000 retailers and brands effectively drive customer growth and engagement with a broad array of online marketing activities including running ads, sweepstakes and contests, creating Facebook Storefronts, engaging fans via social networks like Pinterest, and analyzing customer engagement and demographic patterns. Read the rest of this entry »

Montreal-based enterprise software solutions firm Devolutions, creator of the globally-acclaimed Remote Desktop Manager tool, has welcomed three new staff members to its growing roster of technical and operational experts. Joining the Devolutions team are software architect Richard Markiewicz, product manager Maurice Côté, and marketing coordinator Anne-Marie Mongeon. Read the rest of this entry »

War… what is it good for? Apparently, it’s good for an excellent meal every now and then, according to independent developer Little Guy Games. The Toronto studio has officially announced the launch of its latest action-packed arcade game, Super Snack Time for iOS devices. Players take on the role of Hoggy, a fearless hedgehog who is next in line to become the Master of the Order of the Snack. Armed with the sage advice of the wise Snack Master Mr. MiHoggy, players must defend their home world from the tasty Gobblen invasion. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver Animation School a relatively new educational institution offering entry level and advanced programs for the animation, film and game industries, has received confirmation that the school has been for awards in the Best Concept and Best Community Impact categories of the 10^th Annual Successful You Awards presented by Small Business British Columbia and the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 15 interactive digital media projects received a total of $10 million in funds as part of the second round of production support from the Experimental Stream. The Experimental Stream encourages the development of innovative, interactive digital media content and software applications. Read the rest of this entry »

After nearly 100 million sold worldwide, Nintendo’s Wii console is getting a new look and a new price. On Dec. 7, the new Wii Mini home console launches in Canada at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 and puts the focus squarely on Wii games. The system can play more than 1,400 disc-based Wii games. Wii Mini is smaller than the original Wii system, and comes in matte black with a red border. The system comes with a red Wii Remote Plus, a red Nunchuk controller and works with most Wii accessories. Read the rest of this entry »