Samsung is going for the Hi-Fi speaker and dock segment

Samsung Canada recently launched their line of audio docks that are designed to interface with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth, AllShare and AirPlay, including the DA-E750 which integrates a vaccuum tube.

According to Samsung, this is world’s first multi-device audio dock system featuring vacuum tube technology. Designed to work with Samsung GALAXY and other mainstream mobile devices like Apple's iPhone. Combining vacuum tube and digital amplifiers, it is a must have at home and in the office for trendsetters who enjoy premium sound quality.

This is Samsung's first foray into the premium Hi-Fi accessory market. Pricing and availability information was not revealed.

HP launches Spectre XT Ultrabook, starts at $999

In order to celebrate the launch of the Spectre XT Ultrabook, HP Canada held a Wine Pairing event yesterday at the well hidden VIntage Conservatory at 100 Lombard St.,Toronto. The new Spectre is a slimmed down version of the original Spectre. That first Spectre was suited top to bottom in Gorilla Glass but the Spectre XT, which retails for a $999 starting price, is mostly aluminum. Sporting Intel Core i5 processors, an 8-hour battery life and as thin as 14.5 mm and starting at only 3.07 lbs, it is one of the more portable Ultrabooks we've seen to date.

Facebook updates iOS app, boosts speed and features

If you are like any of  the 488 million Facebook users  that accessd the social network via mobile devices, here's some good news. The iOS app has been greatly improved with various speed upgrades and enhnacements. Hit jump for the full scope of this release.

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Microsoft reveals new logo and branding

Microsoft has revealed its new logo and branding in advance of some heavy product launches in the coming months. The back-to-basics logo and simpliied font seems to mirror the look and feel of the new Windows 8 interface which borrows heavily from Windows Phone (or the user interface previously known as Metro). 

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