Monday
Jan272014

Hands-on with the HP SlateBook X2

Text and photos by Corey Herscu

The SlateBook X2, to be known going forward as the X2, is one tough puppy that I just couldn't find a good place for in my rounds.

Doubling as a stand-alone tablet and Android-powered laptop, the idea sounded great at first; issue is: I couldn't quite find a comfortable place for it. Why? Let's take a more in-depth look at the hybrid tablet.

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Monday
Jan272014

Bell Let’s Talk Day is tomorrow, come participate

Tomorrow is the 4th annual day Bell Let’s Talk Day, when Canadians will come together to talk, text, and tweet about mental health to help fight the stigma around mental illness.

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Monday
Jan272014

Samsung rumoured to be working on 'Galaxy Glass' wearable for September release

Seems like Samsung is looking at September to release what some are calling its Samsung Galaxy Glass wearable. Samsung is challenging Google's own Glass device, which is expected to come to consumers later this year.

The report from The Korea Times cites an unamed Samsung official as stating, "wearable devices can’t generate profits immediately. Steady releases of devices are showing our firm commitment as a leader in new markets." An interesting development but one that's not completely unexpected since Samsung is constantly looking for new ways to accessorize its Galaxy ecosystem but will the functionality of their Galaxy Glass be enough to compete with Google, I really wonder.

Source: The Verge

Monday
Jan272014

SkyDrive no more: Microsoft's cloud storage is OneDrive

Because of a branding dispute with Sky Broadcasting group, Microsoft is rebranding SkyDrive to OneDrive.

Microsoft's put up a preview site promising that "OneDrive is coming soon." You can sign up to receive updates or just wait until you need to sign into SkyDrive again. Will Microsoft add more free space or features? Here's what they have to say.

"Why OneDrive? We know that increasingly you will have many devices in your life, but you really want only one place for your most important stuff. One place for all of your photos and videos. One place for all of your documents. One place that is seamlessly connected across all the devices you use. You want OneDrive for everything in your life.

Of course, changing the name of a product as loved as SkyDrive wasn’t easy. We believe the new OneDrive name conveys the value we can deliver for you and best represents our vision for the future. We are excited about what is to come, and can’t wait to share more."

Source: Microsoft Canada