2016 Canadian International Auto Show reveals an industry at the crossroads

VW's GTI Roadster concept was born in the Gran Turismo video game yet came to life in Toronto - Photo By Gadjo SevillaBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto, ON- The 2016 Canadian International Auto Show is heading into its last weekend. While highlighted by various snazzy concept vehicles a record number of vehicle launches at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the buzz in the floor show was a clear dychotomy of where the industry is at currently.

While many visitors were excited to see the latest in electrified vehicles and hybrid options, trucks and SUVs still drew large crowds of visitors who were earnest in trying out the vehicles as their next purchase.

One of my favourite parts of the AutoShow is the Auto Exotica section which displays exotic supercars and ultra luxe vehicles that most of us can only dream of riding in, much less owning.

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IBM and Toronto Raptors team on cognitive analytics to evaluate player's talent

IBM and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) have introduced a first of its kind solution called IBM Sports Insights Central (US). The solution is designed to transform the Raptors’ talent evaluation processes by reimagining data through cognitive and analytics technology.

IBM Sports Insights Central was developed with input from the Toronto Raptors to provide a comprehensive platform to view, organize and surface relevant data important in evaluating individual and team performance. The platform extends beyond current roster players to include all NBA players and NBA prospects.

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Kindle Voyage eReader now available on Amazon.ca

Amazon's Kindle Voyage is now available in Canada via Amazon.ca for the price of $299.99. Kindle Voyage is super thin—at just 7.6mm—and light—weighing less than 180 grams – making it easy to hold and read on for hours.

With a flush-front bezel for a clean, streamlined design, Kindle Voyage was crafted to come one step closer to a sheet of paper. It features a high-resolution 300 pixel per inch, high contrast, and high brightness display and has an adaptive front light which automatically adjusts the brightness of the display based on surrounding light. Kindle Voyage also features reimagined page turns with PagePress making it easy to turn a page without lifting a finger—simply rest your thumb on the bezel and turn the page by lightly pressing.   For more information check out www.amazon.ca/voyage.

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LG announces Stylus 2 mid-range smartphone

LG has announced the midrange Stylus 2 which boasts a 5.7-inch 720p HD display as well as a 1.2 GHZ quad-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage and a 13MP rear facing camera backed by a 8 MP front-facing camera along with a 3,000Ah battery. Expected to be fully revealed at Mobile World Congress, the LG Stylus 2 features a stylus pen, although what sort of specific apps or functionality this accessory offers is still a mystery as is pricing and availability.

Source: Phandroid