Royal Ontario Museum Unveils Treasures of the Forbidden City

By Sonya Davidson

There are so many secrets and stories of the Forbidden City. For over 500 years, Chinese Emperors and their families lived within the walls of opulence and away from public eye. Behind the gates of the world's largest imperial palace is an incredible collection of extraordinary treasures. The stories of those who lived there were equally as intriguing. From young Emperors to Empress Dowager Cixi known as "The Dragon Lady" to the concubines and the over 70,000 eunuchs who served as servants -- the dynasties have many stories! 

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Apple releases iOS 7.1 update

Apple has made iOS 7.1 update available. The biggest update to the latest version of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad operating system six months after iOS 7 launched. The update brings various bug fixes. For the iPhone 5s, the update weighs in at about 256 MB.  Hit jump for the full specs of the update.

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Grip Limited wins Microsoft's Dx3 challenge in support of Kids Help Phone

Grip Limited's creative and emotionally hearfelt campaign, which was developed in just 24 hours, has been selected the winner of the Microsoft Challenge to promote Kids Help Phone. With a creative project that pushes the boundaries of the industry standard, the unveiling took place at Dx3, Canada’s largest conference and trade show focused on digital marketing and advertising.

“Grip’s presentation struck all the right notes, and will provide Kids Help Phone with some extremely valuable awareness and marketing tools. At Microsoft Advertising we are impressed by how our advertising solutions and platforms were used in this creative challenge,” said Carlos de Torres, Microsoft Advertising General Manager and Microsoft Canada Vice President of Advertising & Online. 

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Apple's iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program now live in Canada

Apple products and iPhones in particular are known to retain great market value even in second hand markets. Apple now offers a way for Canadian users to trade in older iPhones for up to $275 off a new iPhone purchase. 

"iPhones hold great value. So, Apple Retail Stores in Canada arelaunching a new program to assist customers who wish to bring in their previous-generation iPhone for reuse or recycling," said an Apple spokesperson. "In addition to helping support the environment, customers will be able to receive a credit for their returned phone that they can use toward the purchase of a new iPhone.”

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