Fujifilm expands mirrorless camera line with X-M1 ILC

There's now more retro ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) goodness coming from Fujifilm Canada. the company today announced the all new, premium Fujifilm X-M1 compact system camera (CSC), the third interchangeable lens system camera introduced within the award-winning Fujifilm X Series. The X-M1 is a lightweight camera that includes the same 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor used in the critically acclaimed Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1. The X-M1 comes in July for $700 in black or silver body and $800 with a  f/3.5-5.6 16-50mm (24-76mm equivalent) lens. Pricing and performance may make the X-M1 a game changer, attracting more users to look into Fujifilm's ever growing system.

Samsung opens classroom doors with Samsung School digital solutions

After pilot testing Samsung School in BC and Alberta, Samsung Electronics Canada is making this digital classroom solution commercially available. The technology offers a completely integrated one-to-one education solution by combining tablets and displays to be used for more interactive, student-focused learning environment in K-12 classrooms.

Samsung School consists of Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets for students and teachers and Samsung School software licenses. It also comes with an easy-to-use learning management system that helps teachers with their course administration and content management. Other Samsung components can be added including a 55- or 65-inch digital e-Board, wireless printer, notebook PC, and an AllShare Cast dongle. Check this link for more information.

Keep gadgets running with PowerBinder

Are your gadgets constantly running out of juice in places without available electrical outlets? Let PowerStick’s PowerBinder be your lifesaver.

This solar-powered portable charger looks like a leather portfolio but inside it houses a microUSB port and USB ports, optional flash memory (up to 16GB), adjustable tablet stand and holder, and a solar panel with battery and lux meters. This all-in-one charging solution is going to set you back by $199 to $249 (depending on flash memory size).

Huawei coming to Virgin Mobile and TELUS and with two new budget smartphones

People looking to step up from their feature phones now have two new options in the Huawei Ascend Y201 (now available at Virgin Mobile and partner retail locations) or the Huawei Ascend Y210 (now available at Walmart’s 379 retail locations nationwide on the TELUS network).

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