Amazon targets digital comics market with comiXology purchase

Amazon has already invaded the e-book space through Kindle but it looks like they want to expand into the comic book space with their newest acquisition. Amazon has just bought comiXology, a digital comic book service. While the deal isn’t closed yet, comiXology CEO David Steinberger expresses his approval of the agreement. “Working together, we look to accelerate a new age for comic books and graphic novels,” Steinberger says.

Amazon said they will find a way for Kindle and comiXology to work together as Kindle already offers single issues and graphic novels. The company also plans to retain comiXology’s branding and they will continue to support existing apps.

Source: Engadget

HTC One (M8) available from TELUS in limited quantities starting today

TELUS says that due to high demand, the HTC One (M8) is available at TELUS in limited quantities starting today and will be fully stocked by April 15^th! Customers can pick one up for $229 on a two-year plan, or $700 outright. 

TELUS’ Anytime Upgrades make it easy for the early adopter types to switch to the next best thing when it comes along! Customers simply pay their device balance and replace or upgrade their TELUS device at any time during the service term. They may be asked to change their subscription plan upon upgrading to a new device.

New or existing customers can also take advantage of the TELUS Trade-In Program, which lets anyone trade in a device from any carrier for in-store credit.

Kaspersky: Financial malware is on the rise

PC security leader Kaspersky latest study finds a steady rise of financial malware where the number of cyber attacks involving financial malware in 2013, increased to 28.4 million - 27.6% more than 2012. This is partly attributed to the rise in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, which has been targeted by unscrupulous hackers.

New methonds in financial malware include banking Trojans, keyloggers and two relatively new classes of malware – one that steals from Bitcoin wallets and another that downloads software to generate the crypto-currency.

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Air Canada to roll out Wi-Fi connectivity on North American flights

Air Canada is bringing in-flight Wi-Fi to its North American flights starting next month. The company will start to roll out Gogo-based Wi-Fi to 29 of its aircraft beginning May. The airline also aims to outfit 130 narrow-body models by December 2015. To make sure passengers have decent internet connection, Air Canada also plans to test advanced satellite broadband connectivity from Gogo and Inmarsat next year.