Apple Watch Series 2 unveiled with water resistance, GPS and improved performance

Water resistance and an onboard GPS ensures the Apple Watch can go everywhere users want to go

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

18 months after the release of their original Apple Watch, Apple has announced the Series 2 which brings overall improvements in performance and display technology plus some serious water resistance and activity tracking for swimmers.

While it looks almost identical to its predecessor, the Series 2 devices have all-new processors under the hood including a dual-core processor, faster GPU and two features that many consumers have been clamouring for, water resistance and an onboard GPS for running.

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Samsung outlines Canadian product exchange for Note 7 devices

image from Samsung Tomorrow

Samsung Canada announced the immediate availability of a Canadian Product Exchange for Galaxy Note7 owners. This exchange was launched in response to the recent announcement regarding reported battery cell issues with the Galaxy Note7 device.

"Samsung holds safety and consumer satisfaction as a top priority," says Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President, Mobile Solutions, Samsung Electronics Canada. "While there have been no confirmed incidents in Canada, Samsung is taking a proactive approach to address customer needs around the Note7 and immediately addressing any consumer concerns."  

The Canadian Product Exchange will offer consumers the following choices:

1. Exchange current Galaxy Note7 device with a new Galaxy Note7
2. Exchange current Galaxy Note7 for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7edge through the carrier or retail outlet where they purchased their device

To register for a Galaxy Note7 Exchange, owners should visit:CanadaNote7exchange.expertinquiry.com to initiate the Galaxy Note7 product exchange.

Consumers experiencing any issues with their online registration can call 1-800-517-3507 to resolve any other questions or concerns. 

Monster unveils latest activity-focused iSport headphones

Monster the leading manufacturer in personal audio, unveiledan expanded lineup of its award-winning Monster iSport Headphone line, The Athlete’s Headphone at IFA 2016 in Berlin.

Designed to provide fitness enthusiasts with a jolt of “Pure Audio Adrenaline” and help them reach their workout goals, the new iSport line features more innovation and a complete range of models including 4 new wireless and 3 new wired options to suit all preferences, style choices and budget requirements. The new iSport wireless models include the In-Ear Achieve BT (SRP: US $59.95), Intensity BT (SRP: $79.95) and Victory BT (SRP: US $99.99), along with a new On-Ear Freedom v2 ($ US 199.99).  The new wired models include Achieve (SRP: US $29.95), Strive v3 (SRP: $39.95) and Compete (SRP:  US$49.95) models.

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Alienware launches new VR-capable gaming notebooks

“These new notebooks are a product of that history and approach, but also of the demands and expectations of gamers today. Being true to both is what Alienware is about and we’re proud to bring these notebooks to gamers.”

One of the biggest hassles with VR headsets is that you need a pretty hefty PC and video card to power the immersive gaming experiences. Well, not anymore. Alienware has just unveiled its newest gaming notebooks and they're VR-capable right out of the box. Best of all, these VR-ready options are tuned for both Oculus and HTC Vive headsets.

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