Apple's Podcasts App features Canadian content

The Podcasts app was extracted from the Music app on iOS in order to serve as a more robust standalone app for users looking through hundreds of audio and video podcasts available out there for free. The app now features various sections as well as an interesting 'discovery' model that emulates an old world radio where users can scroll though genres of content. Focus on featured Canadian content is also a definite plus that makes this Podcast app worth checking out.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD brings new 802.11ac standard

Linksys announced the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with 802.11ac technology accompanied by a compatible Universal Media Connector to connect devices such as Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and game consoles at Gigabit speed, wirelessly.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro has the best Wi-Fi performance in the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router portfolio and, together with the Linksys AC Universal Media Connector, is now available through retail and online stores in Canada.

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Ontario-based dev used her childhood to inspire Strut Type photo app

Ontario-based app developer Christine Summers of Ultimate Chemistry spent part of her upbringing in a photo darkroom, watching her father, an amateur photographer, play with light effects, shutter speeds, vignettes and different types of canvases. He used what was known as the strut type accordion camera — the world’s first compact, folding camera series popularized by George Eastman in the late 19th century.

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Nokia Lumia 920 coming to Rogers in November

Nokia and Rogers today announced that the Nokia Lumia 920 will be exclusively available to Rogers' customers in November, adding its name to the global list of wireless operators selling the Windows Phone 8 device. No pricing has been released.

"Rogers is proud to bring the new Nokia Lumia 920 to our customers looking for the best unified experience and to further extend our leadership as the carrier with the largest LTE superphone selection in Canada," said John Boynton of Rogers Communications. "With seamless access to entertainment, sports and business content, the Nokia Lumia 920 offers customers a world leading internet experience powered by the Rogers LTE network."

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