TELUS, Public Safety Canada help Canadians protect personal information on smartphones

In a joint effort to thwart cybercrime and protect Canadians, TELUS and Public Safety Canada have launched the #BeAppSafe campaign to inform, educate and inspire action among Canadians to secure the personal information they store on their mobile devices. 

“Public Safety Canada is dedicated to tackling cyber threats through our awareness initiative, Get Cyber Safe,” said the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “We’re pleased to collaborate with TELUS on the #BeAppSafe campaign to amplify our efforts and encourage Canadians to take steps to better protect themselves and their families.” 

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Pebble skips back to Kickstarter roots to launch new Pebble Time wearable

Updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 12:03PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Pebble is possibly the biggest product to come out of Kickstarter and today has gone back to its roots to launch its new coloured Pebble Time. The successor to the original Pebble and Pebble Steel models, the Pebble Time boasts a coloured display, 7-day battery life and an updated timeline view, the watch cost $159.00 while Kickstarter supplies last and will ship in May, one month after Apple Watch is expected to come to market. Retail pricing will be $199. Hit jump for the latest news.

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Review: Alcatel OneTouch Pop 8 Android tablet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The uses for a 3G-enabled tablet range from keeping families connected and entertained on trips, aiding cab drivers in navigation or communication, and a student’s companion for note taking and keeping in touch with family or friends.

Alcatel OneTouch seems to understand consumer needs and can create products that fit very specific needs but at affordable prices. This is evidenced by its various Android smartphones, its upcoming smart watch and the underrated OneTouch Pop 8 tablet.

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A look back at 10 years of YouTube’s viral videos

This month YouTube turns 10 and what better way to celebrate that then to look at some of the best viral videos to ever grace the streaming site. YouTube channel The Daily Conversation compiled these videos into a single 16-minute retrospective video. If you want to take a nostalgic, funny trip down memory lane. Just click on the video above.

Source: The Verge