Digg Reader to launch in June

We join you in mourning the loss of Google Reader but it’s time we all move on to alternatives. Digg has finally announced its version at last week’s Internet Week New York. CEO Andrew McLaughlin said the platform would be called Digg Reader and it would be incorporated into Digg instead of it being a separate app. This RSS reader is set to come out in June and it will let users “sort and rank” content, feature a clean look, and be designed with speed in mind.

Make the HTC One move now

HTC is making it easier for Canadian consumers to finally step up to its premium HTC One smartphone with this trade-in and upgrade offer. The “One Phone, One Weekend, Premium Upgrade” promo started on May 23 and is going to last until May 27. You can get at least $100 and as much as $300 for your old qualified device. Just visit the HTC Trade Up site and enter the promo code “HTC100.” You will get a quote and shipping label to mail it. The promotion applies to all Canadian carriers selling the One—Bell, Rogers, SaskTel, TELUS, and Virgin Mobile.

HP's Envy Rove is a 20-inch all-in-one mobile desktop

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The scalability of Windows 8 in an all-in-one tablet form factor is being put to the test with HP's new Envy Rove. At first glance, this is another sleek all-in-one multi-touch desktop but the Rove can also be used flat on various surfaces and can be used untethered thanks  to a buil-in battery. The  HP Envy Rove comes to Canada in late July starting at $999.99.

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Amazon Appstore for Android now available in about 200 countries

Amazon announced the availability of their Appstore has now reached millions in almost 200 countries. It allows customers to use Android devices, Kindle Fires, Macs, and PCs to buy games and apps directly from the Amazon Appstore.

Using the Amazon Appstore will give you access to features such as “Free App of the Day,” personalized recommendations, customer reviews, and 1-Click payments. Amazon assures that they test the apps and games beforehand to make sure they work properly. And for a limited time, watch for special discounts and promotions on popular games from brands like Ubisoft, Sega, and Rovio, including Angry Birds Space that’s free until June 3. You can start browsing or find out more information here.