Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is designed for making the most of your downtime

Coming on September 16 and starting at CAD $499 the thinnest and lightest Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 devices come at 9.7 and 8.0 inche variants. The new Tab S2 features a profile of just 5.6mm for both the 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch versions. The new Tab S2 is powered by an octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, a striking (QXGA) Super AMOLED display and a 5,870 mAh battery. It will be made available in WiFi only and LTE + WiFi variants (Bell, Rogers, TELUS. Carriers will confirm specific pricing and availability.)

Pre-order the Galaxy Tab S2 starting today by visiting http://pages.samsung.com/ca/tabs2/English/. All Canadians who pre-order between August 26th and September 15th will get 50% off any Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 book cover.

Windows 10 is now installed on 75 Million devices

Microsoft's Windows 10 OS has been out for around a month and is already installed on 75 Million devices. Part of the reason for this success is that Windows 10 is made available as a free update for eligible Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users. Looks like Microsoft is well on their way to their target of 2 billion installs in two to three years.

Other fun facts about Windows 10:

·         More than 75 million devices are now running Windows 10 – and growing every day.
·         More than 90,000 unique PC or tablet models have upgraded to Windows 10.
·         More than 122 years of gameplay have streamed from Xbox One to Windows 10 devices.
·         Windows Store for Windows 10 has seen 6X more app downloads per device than Windows 8.

Star Wars Fans Invited to join epic toy unboxing on YouTube

Star Wars: The Force Awakens products are set to be unveiled in the world’s first-ever global live toy unboxing event. Unfolding over 18 hours in 15 cities and 12 countries, the event will see highlights from the range of epic merchandise revealed in a rolling New Year’s Eve style celebration featuring top digital stars from the Maker Studios network.

“We’ve seen tremendous excitement for these new products and can’t wait to see the global reaction from the Star Wars fan community.”

“Star Wars toys have always played an important role in how our fans interact with the Saga,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “They’ve inspired multiple generations to relive the experience of the movies and to create new adventures all their own. These spectacular Star Wars: The Force Awakens products will continue that tradition.”

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Etsy lets you know where the local artisans are on your mobile

Etsy's finally bringing its Local service to mobile with its latest update. The online shopping platform for artisans can now help you find sellers in your area. This was previously only available through the browser. The feature on mobile shows you a map of your area dotted with Etsy sellers that are available, those who plan to sell in the future, or those who have sold in the recent past. It shows hours of operation, images of the available items, etc. These sellers can even add if they're part of any craft fairs or special events in the area. Retail members of Etsy Wholesale can even have their physical stores added to Etsy Local. 

The app can also recommend to you retailers based on your taste, previously visited shops, and those you liked or purchased from before. The app can even help you discover new places as well by letting you view the local boutiques that carry Etsy merchandise. 

Source: Etsy | Via: The Next Web | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple iTunes App Store (Free)