Amazon.ca opens wearable specific store

Launched today, the Amazon.ca Wearable Technology store features hundreds of products from top brands including Jawbone, Garmin, Fitbit and Motorola, as well as products from emerging brands like Lumo and Spire.

“Wearable technology has proven its significance and customers are increasingly coming to Amazon.ca to shop for and learn about these devices, so we’re putting wearable technology at their fingertips,” said Alexandre Gagnon, country manager for Amazon.ca. “Our new store features a wide selection of the latest gadgets. Plus, we’re making it easy to shop for wearables with a variety of resources and convenient shipping options making shopping and browsing effortless.”

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BlackBerry is value-bundling phones with accessories

BlackBerry is launching various Value Bundles. Buyers of unlocked BlackBerry Leap, BlackBerry Classic or BlackBerry Passport devices you can take advantage of additional savings by selecting a Value Bundle.  This includes the smartphones, cases, screen protectors and sync pods as well as other specific accessories. 

Apple to focus on new environmental initiatives in China

Apple announced its commitment to the expansion of renewable energy and environmental protection initiatives in China where the majority of its products are manufactured.

Various initiatives, including a new multi-year project with World Wildlife Fund can significantly increase responsibly managed forests across China.

The new forestland program aims to protect as much as 1 million acres of responsibly managed working forests which provide fiber for pulp, paper and wood products. 

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Microsoft cuts off junk for upcoming browser

Microsoft is looking for a clean slate with its new browser. Called Microsoft Edge, the new web browser is taking out a lot of the bad stuff that’s clogged up its much maligned Internet Explorer browser. It’s getting rid of its support for ActiveX, VBScript, and compatibility hacks for old IE versions will also be let go. There will be an Enterprise Mode for Edge if you want older sites to render correctly. You can get the full list of the things Microsoft is taking out in the source link below.

Source: Microsoft | Via: Gizmodo