Nintendo Adds Mercedes-Benz Cars and Updates to Mario Kart 8

For the first time ever, Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise will be powered by some real-world horsepower. An August 27 game update to Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U console will deliver a variety of new features for players, including the ability in-game to download three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s.

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Review: Sodastream's Home Carbonation System

By Sonya Davidson

When Sodastream entered into the Canadian market, I was definitely curious. You see, with a teenager and a youngster in the house, and me who, loves a fizzy cold drink, this in-home soda making machine was definitely on my radar. Hit jump for my review.

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BlackBerry Z30 earns gold winner accolades at Best in Biz Awards 2014

BlackBerry's Z30 flagship smartphone recently got awarded as the gold winner in the Best in Biz Awards 2014. Z30 was selected as the Consumer Product of the Year category, Best in Biz Awards 2014 International is the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts.

Winners of Best in Biz Awards 2014 International were determined based on scoring from a panel of 27 judges drawn from top-tier news, business, finance, and technology publications and media outlets from 17 countries, with all continents represented. 

“The BlackBerry Z30 is an outstanding device for users who demand to stay hyper connected, productive and always in control,” said Ron Louks, President of Devices and Emerging Solutions, BlackBerry. “Being honored with a gold Best in Biz Award is a testament to our strategy to develop and deliver innovative technologies that empower professionals.”

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Apple honours memory of Robin Williams with a page on its website and iTunes section

The world is still reeling from the sad and unexpected loss of Robin Williams, who touched millions of lives with the gift of his comic genius and deep kindness.

Apple has put up a page on its website to honour the memory of the all-time great noting his passion and also his generosity. Apple has also put up a Remembering Robin Williams iTunes section where many of the actor/comedian's memorable films and TV shows can be accessed by fans. Aside from being one of the most brilliant comics and actors of his generation, Williams loved technology and was an avid gamer (he named two of his kids after video game characters), he also attended various MacWorld events and his voiceover from "Dead Poets Society," was recently used for Apple's "What will your verse be?" series of iPad ads.