Synology Launches the DS213air, the first DiskStation NAS with integrated wireless

Synology America Corp. today announced the release of their first DiskStation with built-in wireless support, the DS213air.  The new two-bay addition to the DiskStation family comes on the heels of Synology’s new Web Assistant, designed to simplify the installation process.

“The release of the DS213air is the next step on Synology’s path to simplify access to their invaluable data,” said Jason Bonoan, Product Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp.  “When combined with the new Web Assistant, users can now set up and manage their DiskStations from mobile devices.”

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RIM releases Software Update 2.1 for BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM released BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1. This update, which is available for the Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, offers a range of new capabilities and security features for consumers, enterprises and developers. It brings the venerable PlayBook one step closer towards the BlackBerry 10 update slated for next year. Hit jump for the full spread of PlayBook 2.1 features

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Microsoft Stores in malls and pop-up holiday stores to open on October 26th

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the holiday stores will open on Friday, October 26^th.  The Microsoft pop-up holiday stores located in the Toronto Eaton Centre, West Edmonton Mall, Oakridge Centre in Vancouver and the Burnaby Metropolis will open to the public. Additional details about the holiday stores will be made available soon, but feel free to check out the Microsoft Store website for more information in the meantime. 

Video: A look at HP's ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

HP's pro entry into the Windows 8 tablet market is the impressive ElitePad 900 which is Intel powered, offers a 10.1-inch diagonal display and weighs just 1.5 pounds while measuring 9.2 millimeters (mm) thin.  Precision crafted, with an eye toward fit and finish, the HP ElitePad uses stylish, premium materials such as CNC-machined aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass 2 making it lightweight yet sturdy.

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