Norton Study: 68 per cent of Canadian children report an increase in negative online experiences

Norton by Symantec released the findings of its 2011 Norton Online Family Report. The report surveyed 19,636 adults, parents, children and teachers globally, including more than 800 Canadians, and revealed some surprising figures:

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BlackBerry PlayBook on sale, for $300 off on all models

eReaders? Bah, get a real tablet! Like RIM's very own BlackBerry PlayBook now being discounted by $300 by a number of retailers like Best Buy, Future Shop and Staples until the 19th. This means that the 64GB model is now cheaper than what the 16GB model was! THis might make up for the fact the PlayBook still doesn't have an email client or can't send and receive BBM messages. 

Video: CEO Mike Serbinis launches Kobo Vox

 By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Kobo Vox, an Android powered colored eReader with huge tablet aspirations, was officially launched elast night. The device is the first colored offering from Toronto-based Kobo (which recently got acquired for a cool $315 million by Japanese web retailer Rakuten) is geared to compete against the Kindle Fire and the Barnes & Noble Nook Colour which are similar eReader Android tablet hybrid devices.

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Kobo Vox launch will be a pulsing spectacle

Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over 5 million users worldwide, is celebrating the launch of the most colourful new member of the Kobo family – the Kobo Vox eReader – with an experiential party and a takeover of digital video signage in Toronto.  The Kobo Vox, inspired by “Vox Populi” meaning the voice of the people, enables readers to start conversations with other readers and discover new books and authors through their social network.

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