Samsung releases Galaxy Grand Prime for budget prepaid Canadian market

Samsung announced the Galaxy Grand Prime which features a 5.0” qHD (540 x 960, 220ppi) display, a 1.2 GHz Quad processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel front facing camera plus a 2,600 mAh battery. The device will run Android 5.1 Lollipop with access to Samsung's services and apps. Expected to be available as an unlocked option starting tomorrowe, the Galaxy Grand Prime will be sold for $50 on a 2-year plans, or $250 contract-free.

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Review: Plantronics Blackwire C725 USB headset with noise cancelling feature

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Plantronics is known for its Bluetooth headphones which bring lots of innovation, long battery life, and intuitive user interfaces to the mix. The company also makes various wired headsets ideal for mobile workers or anyone who needs to use VoIP services as well as create podcasts and spend various hours talking while connected to their computer.

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Twitter beefing up online safety, focuses on teens, parents and educators

Twitter just revealed the Safety Center, a resource for anyone to learn about online safety. This resource is a result of work with online safety experts who continuously help  to promote good digital citizenship.  The Safety Center is organized around Twitter’s tools and policies to address safety, with sections created especially for teens, parents and educators. Visit the new Safety Center at safety.twitter.com.

Winners of PayPal BattleHack in Toronto announced

Team Members: (from left) Ernst Riemer, Maya Kenedy, Jonathan LeBlanc, head of developer advocacy at PayPal and Braintree, Alex Christodoulou, and Christopher Larsen

The recently concluded PayPal BattleHack in Toronto saw a defending champion team take the reign again with their new mobile app. Team Not Me, who won under the team name Angry Kittens last year for Security Blanket app, won for the mobile app Not Me. This year’s winning app is designed to recognize if someone tries to access your personal information with your permission. It’ll notify you if there is suspicious activity via email or text message. The app integrates Braintree’s SDK and lets users pay for the protection service via PayPal or credit card. The winning team will be headed to the PayPal Battle Hack World Finals in San Jose California in November to compete for the US$100,000 grand prize.

Second place went to the While I Brush smart toothbrush holder. It comes with a built-in display that shows a video while you brush your teeth. It’s mean to improve oral health and teach people how to brush more effectively for the recommended amount of time. Meanwhile, third place goes to OpenMD. It helps doctors easily collaborate on patient cases while getting vitals and other medical feedback while the patient is at home. It can also be used to work with different wearable devices.