Video: A look at the BoomSound feature on the new HTC One (M8)

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the most distinguishing features of the original HTC One were the BoomSound dual speakers which offered amazing stereo quality and loudness on a smartphone. With the new M8, the BoomSound speakers are said to be 40% louder, more than that, they sound fuller and more detailed. As the HTC demo proves the OG HTC One sound was coming right at the listener, the M8 has more of a surround sound quality to it. 

Speck releases case accessories for HTC One (M8)

Speck, the leading designer of award-winning, mighty slim protective cases and covers for smartphones, tablets and laptops, announced its lineup for the new HTC One (M8).

“Accessories are such a personal choice for consumers and Speck has some great case options for this premium device.”

Speck is releasing three of its most popular case designs, expertly engineered specifically for the new HTC One (M8). Each case combines style with mighty slim protection in a sleek case. Additionally, our standard anti-glare ring around the camera, which is included on all Speck CandyShell designs, works especially well with the device’s new duo camera and its powerful flash.

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iTunes celebrates Canadian music at the 2014 Junos

Every year, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and a distinguished panel of industry experts consider a wide spectrum of talent for Canada’s most prestigious honour in music: A JUNO Award. As we gear up for this year’s JUNO weekend - now only days away - iTunes presents the opportunity to explore music from this year’s exciting list of special award recipients and nominees, including Arcade Fire, Drake, Tegan and Sara, Michael Buble, and Celine Dion on iTunes in the JUNOS 2014 feature room.   

Moto G now available to Wind Mobile subscribers for $229 outright

Motorola's Moto G is available at WIND Mobile. A smartphone that delivers a premium experience for a third of the price of current high-end phones, Moto G is available on WIND:

• Outright: $229
• WINDtab on $30 Plan: $129
• WINDtab on $40 Plan: $0
• WINDtab on $50 Plan: $0

Moto G includes:

• Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the most up to date version of Android. No skins to clutter or slow the experience, and great performance with Google’s unbeatable mobile services such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Chrome and Hangouts.
• A brilliant 4.5-inch HD display - the sharpest in its class - that goes edge-to-edge so you can enjoy photos and video chats with your loved one, and so much more.
• Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 quad-core processor for seamless multitasking and enjoying the web, videos and games, with all-day battery life so that you don’t miss a beat with your partner in crime.
• Stylish design with a comfortable curved back and 19 customization options, including interchangeable Motorola Shells, Flip Shells and Grip Shells in three colours.
• Moto G is smart when it comes to the battery, so as you go about your day, you won’t run out of power. *
• 16 GB of memory