Alienware launches new VR-capable gaming notebooks

“These new notebooks are a product of that history and approach, but also of the demands and expectations of gamers today. Being true to both is what Alienware is about and we’re proud to bring these notebooks to gamers.”

One of the biggest hassles with VR headsets is that you need a pretty hefty PC and video card to power the immersive gaming experiences. Well, not anymore. Alienware has just unveiled its newest gaming notebooks and they're VR-capable right out of the box. Best of all, these VR-ready options are tuned for both Oculus and HTC Vive headsets.

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Philips Hue White Ambiance has the right light for the right moment

By Sonya Davidson

We've been looking to renovate our master bathroom at home ideally to resemble the one at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. Wishful thinking but realistically there are ways to recreate at parts of it without breaking the bank.

I had seen the Philips Hue product line several times at press and consumer events. It had stuck with me but originally I couldn't get past the party light mood in my mind as that's what was shown - flashing, colourful and fun. Recently the line extended to include a new Philips Hue White Ambiance light. Now that definitely was appealing since I'll do anything to try and make our house a blissful place to come home to -- hey, winter is coming and I need more of this vibe....

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eSports and Northern Arena makes a big splash at Fan Expo Canada

Northern Arena hosted a live and viewable eSports extravaganza at Fan Expo in Toronto

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

eSports is continuing its surge in popularity which was recently punctuated by a huge showing at Fan Expon in downtown Toronto. Northern Arena hosted 16 teams from around the world battling for more than $100,000.00.

"Northern Arena is our first eSports initiative in Canada," said Co-Founder/CEO & Executive producer of Canadian League of Gamers Carl-Edwin Michel. "We're really happy to have been in Fan Expo because there's bee a lot of video game content an we're taking it to the next level with eSports competitions. It's great to see the fans and have them here watching the action as it unfolds."

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Art of Fusion: a stress-free day trip with new 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum

 

By Sonya Davidson

The summer has been spectacular, hasn’t it? It’s been filled with travels near and far for the past couple of months and more experiences to add to my personal bucket list. One of the most memorable day-trips out of the city was dubbed the #ArtOfFusion. Fusion to many of us means taking the best of two or more worlds. This trip was certainly the best of several realms from technology, art, and yes, food. 

A recent outing with Ford Canada had me rediscovering the rich Canadiana landscape peppered with mindful moments in the new 2017 Fusion Energi Platinum. A full itinerary that catered to more lifestyle focused writers gave the opportunity to explore the vehicle in a more everyday approach. Going in with an open mind that suits the needs of everyday drivers was apparent since not much “selling” of the new vehicles happened on this day-trip. We were very much in a  “see for yourself” mode.  

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