Nexus 6 pre-orders to start in Canada via Google Play store on November 18

We've just received word from Motorola and Google that the long awaited Nexus 6 smartphone will be available for pre-order on November 18 at the Google Play store.  This large Nexus smartphone will be the second device to offer Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box and costs CAD $749 for the 32GB version as well as CAD $799 for the 64GB version. Check out our first impressions as well as slideshow on the Nexus 6.

Review: Acer Aspire Switch 10 2-in-1 notebook

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

No other PC manufacturer has pushed the boundaries of modern convertible notebooks as hard as Acer. The past few years have seen some really innovative yet strange looking devices that felt like niche products. With their new Acer Aspire Switch 10, they've democratized the hybrid convertible notebook.

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The Apple Beat: Last Mover Advantage in the wearables game may pay off in the long run

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

Even as a pre-production prototype, the Apple Watch is the most interesting wearable/smartwatch I've had the chance to try, many devices shipping right now don't even come close. 

At first glance, it seems that Apple might have missed the opportunity of shipping its Apple Watch in time for the holidays, the truth is they just gained a huge advantage over the competition.

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Taylor Swift and American Express turn ‘Blank Space’ video into mobile game

In case you couldn’t get enough of Taylor Swift, she now comes as a mobile game (sort of). Just in time for the release of her new single “Blank Space,” Swift partnered with American Express and Radical Media to create a 360-degree immersive music video app/game. It is part of American Express’ Unstaged concert series that lets you follow along with the video and explore six different rooms in the video by moving your phone or tablet. You can tap on over 40 elements in the video, including a coffee table book with personal photos of Swift. If you don’t mind second-hand embarrassment of watching your friends fight with their significant others or are just a big Swiftie, you’re going to want to check this out.

Source: Fast Company