Nexus 7 (2013) Canadian pricing and Play Store availability confirmed

The ASUS-made Google Nexus 7 Android will be available to Canadians through the Google Play online marketplace starting August 13, and has started to appear in-store at Staples, Best Buy and Future Shop.

Pricing and availability will be 16GB Wi-Fi – SRP $229.00 and 32GB WiFi - SRP $269. No mention of the 4G-LTE or HSPA+ enabled model which is coming soon to the US.

Source: Google

SurfEasy VPN is an online security must-have

With tracking and personal online privacy concerns at an all time high, we should all really consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to shield our online lives and activities from prying eyes. SurfEasy VPN is a one-stop solution that enables true anonymous web surfing, access to blocked websites and region-blocked content, security from hackers and online snoops as well as WiFi hotspot protection. The best thing about SurfEasy is that it will work on your desktop, notebook, tablet and smartphone. It is available for free with a 500MB limit of protection and also has a $2.99 a month per smartphone or tablet option or a $4.99 per month five device option that's compatible with Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. with unlimited data protection. Stay tuned as we'll be giving four lucky readers free Total VPN subscriptions in an upcoming contest.

Rogers launches "Next Box 3.0" today

Text and photos by Corey Herscu

A year after launching their "Next Box" cable offering, Rogers is officially cutting the red-ribbon today on the latest iteration of Next Box, version 3.0. Redesigned with a sleeker, rounder look, 3.0 is being billed as the most "compelling and robus cable offering on the market". The box comes packed with 8 tuners, double the capacity (240 hours of recorded TV) of 2.0, supports Rogers "AnyPlace home" which allows for streaming TV on your phone or tablet over their LTE network.

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Acura posts a new teaser trailer of their 2014 Acura NSX prototype

Often billed as the Japanese Lamborghini, the Acura NSX (Honda's one and only true sportscar) is finally nearing closer to a triumphan comeback on the road after an eight year hiatus. (side note: You might remember this protoype as being Tony Stark's car in the Avenger's movie last year). The NSX ooks absolutely beautiful and at long last is closer to being road-ready. Below is an exerpt from the YouTube teaser posted by Acura a few days ago:

"It's not finished. But it is complete. The Acura NSX concept has moved to prototype and added an essential piece. The driver."

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