Nokia's Lumia 830 to be launched next week, coming to Rogers

There's a new midrange Windows Phone model coming to Canada from Nokia. The Lumia 830, which is a Windows 8.1 device expected to come to Rogers, will feature a 5-inch 720p HD display,  7, a 1.2Ghz quad-core Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB storage and microSD expansion. A more modest 10MP PureView camera with OIS will serve as this device's camera.

Source: WPCentral

Review: Saeco Minuto offers tailored drinks at a touch

By Sonya Davidson

Since it's National Coffee Day, I figured it was perfect timing to review the new SAECO Minuto machine. 

When it comes to coffee and espresso machines there are no shortage of choices out there in the market these days. How do you determine what’s right for your lifestyle? It all boils down to convenience, or does it?

Our hard-core Italian friends’ house for dinner and when you wanted a cappuccino it seemed to be a real production. They are most faithful to the big machine that takes up much counterspace in their massive entertaining kitchen. 

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Sling launches Slingbox M1 and SlingTV in Canada, now with Chromecast support

Canadians will soon be able to get the Slingbox M1 and new SlingTV in stores. While we await official word from Sling on the new releases, pricing has been set at $179.99 CAD and $329.99 CAD for Slingbox M1 and SlingTV respectively. Find out more about the new TV Anywhere products here. Hit jump to get more info on Chromecast support.

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Japanese telecom SoftBank tipped to acquire DreamWorks Animation

Japanese telecommunications and internet giant SoftBank is reportedly working on a deal to acquire DreamWorks Animation. Reports claim SoftBank is offering US$32 per share compared to DreamWorks Animation’s current $22 price. It isn’t clear how far along the deal is though. It would seem SoftBank is looking for a new way to grow Sprint’s market in the US after its plans to purchase T-Mobile didn’t push through. Or perhaps they want to grow DreamWorks’ content in Japan.

DreamWorks Animation is behind works such as How To Train Your Guardian franchise, Shrek, Croods, and Madagascar. The company has been struggling in the past few years because its fortunes are directly tied to box office performance. Some of the misses include Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Turbo, and Rise of the Guardians.

Source: Wall Street Journal + The Hollywood Reporter | Via: The Verge