Canadians spent more than $4.66 billion on tech products in 2009

According to leading market research company The NPD Group, Canadians spent more than $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one percent from the $4.61 billion spent in 2008.  The modest annual growth was fuelled by an exceptionally strong fourth quarter, which saw eight percent year-over-year growth across all product categories.

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Handheld releases rugged Windows 7 Tablet

A tough tablet for real work- The Algiz 7Handheld introduced today the new Algiz 7 tablet computer. The Algiz 7 is an ultra rugged mobile 7-inch widescreen tablet that runs Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system and features an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor with 64 GB Solid State hard drive and 2 GB of DDR2 RAM. It brings together the portability of a tablet, 3G connectivity and the versatility of Windows 7. 

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Mini 7D- Canon Rebel T2i brings pro features to the masses in March

 By Gadjo C. Sevilla

Canon recently revealed its EOS Rebel T2i digital SLR that bundles a large 18-Megapixel sensor and full HD 1080p video recording in a consumer camera.

Expected to sell under $1000 when it hits stores late March, the EOS Rebel T2i offers similar specs to the vastly popular but pricey EOS 7D that offers two of Canon’s newest 18 megapixel sensors, HD video capability and 8 frame per second continuous shooting capability. Find out more about this game changer after the break.

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National Gallery of Canada visitors able to flip through fragile art books thanks to HP TouchSmart technology

HP's TouchSmart technology helps us interact with rare documents and art like never before

 Visitors of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa will be able to browse and appreciate rare historical art books that are too fragile to touch, as a result of a new collaboration between the National Gallery of Canada and HP Canada.

Thanks to interactive HP TouchSmart technology, viewers will be able to “flip through” electronic versions of the books on a widescreen display with a multi-touch enabled screen, while the original works remain safely protected in a display case. The NGC is the first major cultural institution in Canada to partner with HP to make art more accessible through interactive displays. 

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