Google brings Google Play for Education to Canada

Google wants to bring its "one-stop-shop" for educator-approved content for classrooms to the country via Google Play for Education. Serving as an extension of Google Play, the educational tools and content will be delivered through Android tablets. It covers curated apps and free classic books for kindergarten up to grade 12. The apps will be labeled with a yellow "EDU" badge to signify that they have been reviewed by a group of educators. The content covers subjects ranging from English, Arts, Mathematics, World Languages, and Science. Teachers can browse content by grade, subject, and educational goal. There are even classroom activity tips for educators.  

Canadian schools interested in using Android tablets with Google Play for Education have five different tablets to choose from. Each tablet can hold up to five student log-ins. The tablets will also come loaded with Google apps like Docs, Chrome, Gmail, and Earth. 

Sennheiser wins big at Red Dot Award

Sennheiser Urbanite series

Sennheiser got some big nods at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 for a bunch of its models, including Sports, RS, and Urbanite series. The functional aesthetics and wearing comfort provided by the RS 175, RS 185, and RS 195 helped them clinch a Red Dot Award. These digital wireless models were developed by the company with Brennwald Design in Kiel. Meanwhile, the Sports series, including the MX 686 Sports, CX 686 Sports, PMX 686 Sports, and OCX 686 Sports, were also recognized for the excellent sound quality and comfort for both indoor and outdoor sporting activities.  These models were developed in collaboration with designaffairs. The on-ear  Urbanite and over-ear Urbanite XL impressed the Red Dot jury for the rich bass it delivers and the club-like experience it provides for users on the move.  

The Weather Network app for iPhone gets a reboot

With over 4.5 million downloads, The Weather Network app for iPhone provides Canadians with the weather news they depend on. Available today, the popular iPhone application for weather fans features a sleek new design, made specifically for iOS 8, features new push notifications for weather warnings and public safety alerts to make it easier for users to access their favourite weather content and keep up to date on important news in their region.

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Apple Watch preorders and previews start on April 10

While Apple Watch is shipping on April 24th, the best way to experience it first hand is to schedule a visit to Apple's Retail Stores and try it on. Apple has revamped various of its retail stores to allot space to Watch and best help cutomers try and choose their latest products and accessories.

Interested customers can preview and pre-order the wearables on Friday, April 10. Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US can try on and experience Apple Watch at their local Apple Store. Customers can pre-order their Apple Watch through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.ca) beginning April 10 at 12:01 a.m.  or PDT 3:01 a.m. Eastern for delivery beginning April 24. 

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