Tuesday
Oct282014

NFB Celebrates International Animation Day 

By Sonya Davidson

Once again this year, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has a wealth of activities planned in celebration of International Animation Day, offering plenty of opportunities to view animated films online and on the big screen.

Beginning on International Animation Day, October 28, and running until November 2, the eighth edition of Get Animated! gives audiences a chance to explore a wide range of animated short films.

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Tuesday
Oct282014

Microsoft: Biggest obstacle to Cloud Computing is awareness

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Canadian business executives have heard plenty of talk about the cloud, but most – especially in smaller companies – have a very low awareness of the potential benefits of cloud-based solutions to their businesses. That’s the finding of a new survey of Canadian C-suite executives released today by Microsoft Canada. Hit jump for their findings and official release. 

 

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Tuesday
Oct282014

Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle pre-orders begin shipping

The Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle pre-orders have started shipping out. The bundle features a Cirrus White version of the Xbox One (similar to the very rare edition given by Microsoft to developers who worked on the next-gen console). One matching white controller as well as a code to download the Sunset Overdrive game as well as some in-game specials is also included. We've ordered one of these bundles and will have photos as well as hands-on impressions soon as we get it. 

Microsoft recently brought down the price of the Xbox One by $50.00 for US customers to US$350.00 just for the holiday season. Unfortunately Canadians don't get the offer, at least not yet. 

Monday
Oct272014

Review: Nokia Lumia 830

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Nokia Lumia 830 from Microsoft Devices is likely the last Windows Phone smartphone to ship under the Nokia brand. Since Microsoft acquired Nokia last year, it decided to let go of the Nokia brand and focus on the Lumia name. For better or for worse, this is how things will be going forward.

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