Apple confirms September 9 product launch event

Wish we could say more.

Apple has officially confirmed that there will be an Event on September 9 likely focusing on new iPhones, iOS 8 and possibly more. The unusually white and colour-free invitation received by some news outlets, shows a stylized close-up of the Apple Logo, the 9.9. 2014 date, and the mother of all teasers "Wish we could say more." at the bottom.

The yearly iPhone events usually take place in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts or at Apple's Cupertino headquarters at One Infinite Loop, but this time, the event will be held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California. 

What else was launched at this now historic venue? The original Macintosh in 1984. You know what else? The original Bondi Blue iMac in 1998. Apple's also said to be building a large structure next to the venue. 

Stay tuned as the tech press begins the yearly parsing of this invitation as we try to unravel more clues as to what is coming.

Source: AppleInsider

TP-Link Canada launches AC750 Wireless Dual-Band Router for $59.99

TP-LINK Canada Inc revealed its TP-LINK Archer C20i - AC750 Simultaneous Dual-Band Broadband Wireless AC Router - geared for budget-minded students and consumers, seeking an attractively priced router, without sacrificing performance. 

At a suggested list price of $59.99 (CAD), the Archer C20i is the category leader for price-performance in the entry-level AC wireless category, and comes with a long two-year warranty. Hit jump for the full details.

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Fujifilm releases new 12 Megapixel X30 camera with realtime viewfinder

More retro-coolness coming out of Fujifilm today with the addition of their midrange fixed-lens point-and-shoot X30 camera. Available in late September $649.95, the X30's vast feature set includes a 12MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor,  EXR Processor II, a new real time viewfinder with 0.005 second lag time, 0.65 magnification and 2.36M dot OLED screen and a retro-inspired body. Hit jump for all the details.

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Review: Mazda CX-5 2015

Text and photos by Don Halliwell

This is no Miata, but the CX-5 has as much Zoom as you’ll find in its class.

The now ubiquitous CUV segment is crowded to say the least. The likes of the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5 (formerly Tribute) have been vying for space in Canadian garages for years now. 

This slice of the automotive pie is a huge area of focus for manufacturers. I suspect in part because these vehicles are among the most practical for small families and also because it’s a large volume driver. Hit jump for the full review.

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