Apple to showcase 'Shot on iPhone 6' images on billboards and print ads

We recently covered the Shot on iPhone 6 online gallery featuring images made by 77 iPhone 6 photographers from 70 cities in 24 countries, including Canadian John Lehmann from Vancouver, BC. These original and non-commissioned images were chosen among tens of thousands by Apple, and will be celebrated on various magazine print ads as well as billboards of varying sizes around the world, a testament to the creative potential of the iPhone 6's camera and proof that anyone can make great photos with today's tools and technology.

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HP's new Spectre x360 is a versatile and premium convertible PC

Announced yesterday, the HP Spectre x360, a 13.3 inch convertible PC that delivers an ultra-thin design in a convertible form factor that's HP's thinnest and most versatile notebook yet.

The HP Spectre x360 is designed with an all CNC aluminum chassis and is 15.9 millimeters in height and weighs 3.3 pounds. The device features polished metal on the sides that is achieved using a single machined cut, giving it a jewelry-like finish in a natural silver color. 

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New hybrid of digital, online and real-time technologies to be previewed at Dx3 2015

It is estimated that within five years, 10% of all Canadian retail sales will be done online; Canadians were initially slow to adjust to the online retail realm, but ecommerce now is playing an increasingly significant role for major retailers.

Canadian retail disruptor changeRoom - in concert with tech innovator Nymi and MasterCard - might be the key to further connecting online shoppers with physical retail.

Today retail experts point to webrooming, an emerging retail trend combining online and in-store shopping, as an example of how the physical and online retails worlds collide. Webrooming allows customers browse online, but visit a physical retail location to complete the transaction.

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Expedia.ca helps you make travel plans easier with Scratchpad

Can’t keep track of the hotels you want to check for your next out of town trip? Expedia.ca will do the remembering for you with its new Scratchpad feature. It’ll arrange your searches for easy retrieval and give you access to your previous search data. The feature will even show you the latest prices and available inventory for these past searches. If you use the app on your mobile phone, it’ll remember your searches so you can view them on your desktop or tablet. You can even receive customized emails to alert you about price changes.