Tech The Halls Fun With Grand & Toy

By Sonya Davidson

We had nearly forgotten about Canadian retailer Grand & Toy until this past week when they had popped up in our inboxes. Yes, they definitely still do exist and online is where you'll find them. This past week Grand & Toy has been buzzing to remind us, not only businesses, but consumers that they have lots to offer. From small appliances, laptops, cameras, entertainment items, and even stocking stuffers, they can help check off many items on your holiday shopping list. 

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Latest issue of MagPi Magazine to ship with a free Raspberry Pi Zero computer

Remember when computer magazines shipped with dozens of software or freeware programs? Well MagPi Magazine is shipping with an entire Raspberry Pi Zero computer. Usually available for US $5.00, this mini computer is ideal for teaching students to code as well as for running various flavours of Linux and even playing games. The Pi Zero is the latest in a line of affordable computers that began selling for around $35 in 2012. Hit jump for specs.

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2015 Canadian Video Game Awards and FanFest kicks off in Toronto next weekend

The 2015 Canadian Video Game Awards and weekend-long FanFest is happening next weekend in downtown Toronto. This is the first year for FanFest – it’s similar to Fan Expo but focused on video games. Fans can check out booths from gaming studios and hardware companies, take part in gaming tournaments and meet game creators and voice actors.

Canada is one of the leading producers of video game titles and technologies. The Canadian video game industry employs more than 20,400 Canadians and $3.0 billion is added to Canada’s GDP each year from this industry. Hit jump for the particulars.

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Where To Get The Best Nintendo Black Friday Deals

 

By Sonya Davidson

First of all, a very Happy Thanksgiving to our friends south of the border. Us here in Canada thank you for giving some of us the urge to have turkey (again). Most of all, thank you for introducing us to Black Friday (yes, and Cyber Monday too!). 

For those of us who like to get a head start on our holiday shopping, Black Friday is a gift in itself. If you're a savvy shopper you know that some of the best deals of the gift-giving season start now. I honestly don't mind saving a a dollar, or several hundreds, ahead of the crush. It also helps spread out the bills so I'm not so shell-shocked come January. 

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