SlideShow: Sony's Dealer Showcase

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Sony Canada held its yearly Dealer Showcase in Toronto and showed of a number of interesting products. New 4K HDTVs in 55" and 70" sizes and lower prices were front and centre as well as their new stunning new Triluminos HDTV sets that featured ultra-vivid colour. Sony also showed off its home theatre solutions including its range of soundbar speakers which are popular specially for HDTVs in small spaces. Cameras were also abundant and we got to see their $3,000 compact full-frame camera, the RX-1 as well as the NEX-6 and new NEX-3N ILCs. There was an abundance of mobile technology being demoed as well including Sonys' new Xperia smartphones and tablets plus various apps that help the sideviewing experience.

Breaking: Mobilicity, WIND and Public Mobile withdraw from CWTA

Wind, Mobilicity and Public Mobile have decided to leave the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) because of that organization's alleged bias towards the 'big three' carriers in Canada. Below is the full statement issued earlier today.

TORONTO, April 10, 2013 – After careful consideration, WIND Mobile, Public Mobile and Mobilicity today announced their withdrawal from the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA).  

The three mobile service providers say the move is a direct result of their long-standing, mounting frustration with the CWTA’s consistent bias in favour of Rogers, Bell and TELUS on a wide variety of issues. From this point, the CWTA does not, and cannot claim to, speak on behalf of the Canadian mobile wireless sector.

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Review: Orb Audio Booster and speaker system

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Quality audio is often the missing component that can elevate our enjoyment of digital experiences from average to awesome. Audio, movies, games and other immersive types of content benefit greatly from well-defined, balanced and powerful audio. Orb Audio's Booster audio and speaker system aims to provide this high level of sound primarily for mobile devices, notebooks and desktops.

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BlackBerry Z10 arrives at Videotron, Q10 to follow

The eagerly awaited BlackBerry Z10 smartphone will be available from Videotron as of tomorrow. The BlackBerry Z10 is the fastest and most advanced all touch smartphone that BlackBerry has ever produced. It delivers a uniquely smooth and seamless experience that constantly adapts to users’ needs. 

Videotron is also proud to announce that it will soon be adding the BlackBerry Q10 to its selection of BlackBerrydevices smartphones. The BlackBerry Q10 sports a timeless design that combines the power of a physical keyboard with the new BlackBerry 10. 

The state-of-the-art BlackBerry Q10 smartphone pricing and release date will be announced within weeks. Stay tuned. 

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