HP releases attractive 2-in-1's in time for back-to-school season

HP released a slew of new PCs and 2-in-1's in time for the upcoming back-to-school season which is one of the strongest periods for new PC sales. Their notable new products include the colourful detacheable HP Pavilion x2, which can shift from notebook to tablet mode.

Weighing 1.29 lbs without keyboard and 2.48 lbs with a keyboard, the Pavilion x2 boasts a 10-hour battery life, an bright IPS display and stereo speakers powered Audio by B&O PLAy.

The HP Pavilion x2 comes with one year of Microsoft’s Office 365 Personal including 60 Skype premium minutes per month and one terabyte (TB) of Microsoft OneDrive Storage. US pricing for the Pavilion x2 is $299 and it comes to market in the US on July 21st.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 available in Canada on June 30 from Bell, TELUS and Videotron

Looking for a lower cost Android flagship? The Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 might be the one for you if you're keen on Bell, TELUS or Videotron. We reviewed this phone and found it to,  "look and feels like an Android flagship device that’s comparable to more expensive 5.5-inch Android devices." Read our full review here.

While specific pricing hasn't been announced, Idol 3 users can look forward to  clutter free user interface, full access to Android Lollipop apps and features, a great camera, processor and dual speakers, as well as the 1080p HD display will meet and even surpass expectations of users looking for an unlocked and LTE-capable Android phone.

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Bumpfie is the new pregnancy selfie

Selfies are common on social feeds but have you heard of Bumfie? The first-ever app has launched for moms-to-be offering a fun way to carry their pregnancy memories. Created by Thyme Maternity, the app is free and available for download on iPhones and iPads via the App Store. 

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Ultimate Ears debuts adventure-ready speakers

Ultimate Ears has the perfect Bluetooth speakers for you that you can take on your next great adventure. The UE Roll is a shockproof and IPX7 waterproof speaker that is lightweight and can last up to nine hours. It has waterproof connectors so if you weren’t able to close the weather door properly, the product will still be kept safe. It has a 65-foot wireless range and comes in a wide range of styles. Its packaging is fully recyclable and was designed by an origamist that you can even use them as decorative posters. The UE Roll comes in six bold colors: Purple = Sugar Plum; Grey/Black = Volcano; Blue = Atmosphere; Orange with red design = Sriracha; Pink with blue design = Pinata; and Blue with green design = Reef. It retails for US$ $99.99.