Olympus' Monocular i is a compact alternative to binoculars

Don't call it a telescope but Olympus' new Monocular offers 6x magnification in a compact  and lightweight form factor that's designed to be tasteful and stylish. Whether you need to use it at the horse races or the opera, the Monocular i is about half the size and weight of standard binoculars, the sleek, premium design fits in almost any pocket or purse. The Monocular i is waterproof¹ and nitrogen-filled, preventing condensation.

Price in Canada will be $119.99, for more information visit the Olympus website at www.olympusamerica.com.

Firmware updates and fixes now available to Microsoft Surface 3

Microsoft's Surface 3 is getting a large dump of firmeare updates which fix a variety of issues for Microsoft's 'entry level' Surface device including some that recalibrate the touch panel, improve battery charging and solve some of the Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Look out for update today and hit this link for more information.

VW's new ad campaign sets out to rebuild trust by featuring its greatest hits

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Volkswagen's new ad campaign is simple, touching and effective. Showing many of the great Volkswagen vehicles that have been a part of many people's lives and have built a reputation for reliability and quality for the company, shows that moving beyond last year's scandal is a top priority for the company. The ad itself is classic VW and manages to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who has been loyal to the brand or has been emotionally invested in its products. While the TV spot we see above is coming to Europe, the entire campaign will be global and will ecompass print and Internet advertising as well.

Source: VWVortex

Nissan reports record EV sales despite drop in Leaf demand

Renault-Nissan has reported record EV sales in 2015 despite a drop in sales of its Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. Global sales of Renault-Nissan's battery-powered vehicles rose 2.5 percent to a record 84,754 last year even though there was a slowdown in demand for the Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.

The Leaf is the world's best-selling EV, with more than 201,000 vehicles sold since it launched in 2010, the statement said. In total, all-time EV sales by the alliance were 302,000 at the end of 2015. The reason for buyers passing on the Leaf is that it has a shorter EV range than newer models like the Chevy Bolt EV which is expected to ship at the end of the year.

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