Samsung opens classroom doors with Samsung School digital solutions

After pilot testing Samsung School in BC and Alberta, Samsung Electronics Canada is making this digital classroom solution commercially available. The technology offers a completely integrated one-to-one education solution by combining tablets and displays to be used for more interactive, student-focused learning environment in K-12 classrooms.

Samsung School consists of Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets for students and teachers and Samsung School software licenses. It also comes with an easy-to-use learning management system that helps teachers with their course administration and content management. Other Samsung components can be added including a 55- or 65-inch digital e-Board, wireless printer, notebook PC, and an AllShare Cast dongle. Check this link for more information.

Keep gadgets running with PowerBinder

Are your gadgets constantly running out of juice in places without available electrical outlets? Let PowerStick’s PowerBinder be your lifesaver.

This solar-powered portable charger looks like a leather portfolio but inside it houses a microUSB port and USB ports, optional flash memory (up to 16GB), adjustable tablet stand and holder, and a solar panel with battery and lux meters. This all-in-one charging solution is going to set you back by $199 to $249 (depending on flash memory size).

Huawei coming to Virgin Mobile and TELUS and with two new budget smartphones

People looking to step up from their feature phones now have two new options in the Huawei Ascend Y201 (now available at Virgin Mobile and partner retail locations) or the Huawei Ascend Y210 (now available at Walmart’s 379 retail locations nationwide on the TELUS network).

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Klout Influencers treated to Stunt Driving School by Chevrolet Canada

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Around a dozen participants from Toronto and Montreal were chosen by social media metrics service Klout last week to partake in a half-day stunt driving school with Chevrolet Canada’s Sonic RS Turbo sub compact.

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