Surface Pro 3 docking station now available in Canada for $199

About two months after the Surface Pro 3 was released, the docking station that's designed to turn the tablet-slash ultrabook into a desktop is finally available. The docking station available for purchase starting today at retail stores, online, and through authorized resellers in Canada and the United States.It features 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3.5mm audio input/output connection, Mini DisplayPort, a Security lock slot and allows the Mini DisplayPort and USB 3.0 port on your device available for use when docked.

Source: Microsoft

Tom Hanks develops hipster-friendly typing app

Miss the good ‘ol days of typewriters or weren’t too old to have used one? Well, actor Tom Hanks gets in on the app development game with Hanx Writer. It gives users the ultimate typewriter experience complete with sound effects and sheets you need to roll in. The app is free and you can email, print, and share the work you do on Hanx Writer. There are also in-app purchases that you can make to further improve the typewriter experience. When Hanks described the app for USA Today, he said, “Hanx Writer is just my little gift to the future Luddite hipsters of the world.”

Our world now exists in two eras: Before and After #HanxWriter. For free! http://t.co/bRbVdWnJtL

— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) August 14, 2014

Source: Pop Sugar

Dyson takes the fuss out of cleaning with new Cinetic vacuum cleaners

Imagine a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t worry you about washing or replacing its filters, has no bags, and doesn’t lose suction. Dyson is making that a reality with its new vacuum cleaners that use Dyson Cinetic cyclone technology. These vacuums are designed with 54 cyclones that have high-frequency oscillating tips that vibrate so they prevent the cyclone aperture from clogging. And because these are efficient at separating dust, you no longer need filters.

Dyson was also able to develop these machines in a way that they don’t lose suction. They calculated how much dust can be picked up at homes over the span of 10 years and used 10 years’ worth of dust to test these models and they found that these vacuums didn’t lose suction. The Dyson Cinetic vacuums are now available and come with five year parts and labour guarantee. The DC78 Turbinehead is available for $699.99, while the DC78 Turbinehead Animal costs $799.99.

Shazam for iOS gets a Listen Now feature for Apple's Beats Music

Shazam users have spotted something on their iOS apps: a Listen Now feature with Apple-owned Beats Music. Much like what Shazam lets you do with iTunes Radio, Rdio, and the like, you can tag a song on the app and it can instantly play that on Beats Music. The catch is you would need to have a Beats Music subscription or are availing the 14-day free trial of the service. You also need to have the latest version of Shazam installed.

Source: 9to5Mac