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Olympians want fans to cheer them on with new Pride & Joy app!

By Sonya Davidson

We’re getting excited about the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and here's a fun way for fans across the country to show our athletes some love! Pride & Joy is an app for Canadians to show their support, access daily Olympic activities and keep track of medal standings.

I had a chance to share a bag of Oreos with Pride & Joy spokespeson and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Jen Botterill, who will be heading out to Sochi as a CBC commentator. It was a great opportunity to hear her speak about the Olympic spirit and her experience as an athlete who has competed in past games.

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Review: Dell Venue 8 Pro's wireless keyboard and case

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Dell Venue 8 Pro is one of the first 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablets and is a stellar value at $299 for the 32GB version. Dell wants users to consider the Dell Venue 8 Pro as more than just a tablet, they've created a specific wireless keyboard and case to turn it into a makeshift subportable notebook.

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Google takes on diabetes with smart contact lenses

The Google[x] research lab is hard at work at developing smart contact lenses that can help diabetics monitor glucose levels with the use of tears. The lenses will feature sensors that are “so small they look like bits of glitter, and an antenna thinner than a human hair.” The tech company’s lab already developed prototypes and conducted clinical research studies. They are currently meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration to get clearance and are seeking partners to help bring the product to the market.

Project co-founders Brian Otis and Babak Parviz said in a blog post that they hope “this could someday lead to a new way for people with diabetes to manage their disease.”