Samsung and Cineplex team up on SmartTV app

Samsung and Cineplex Entertainment launched theCineplex Store App on select models of Samsung SMART TVs, Blu-ray Players and Home Theatre Systems.

Allowing Canadians to share their passion for movies at home, the Cineplex Store has thousands of movie titles available to rent or purchase.  With no monthly subscription, Samsung owners pay only for the movies they watch, and they can conveniently store and manage all of their purchases with the Cineplex digital locker feature.   What’s more, SCENE™ members earn points with every purchase or rental. 

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Motoring: New Ford Fusion features new 'crush can' innovation

The all-new Ford Fusion's aggressive new shape also features optimized improved security features that help keep the car and those inside it safer.

The Ford Fusion has debuted two diamond square-shaped crush cans, which are hollow pieces of metal between the bumper and the front end of the vehicle structure. The new Ford Fusion starts at $17,000.

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Roku 2 XD and 2 XS officially launched in Canada

Roku, the leading streaming platform in the U.S. today announced the official launch of its products in Canada. Two Roku streaming player models – the Roku 2 XD and the Roku 2 XS – are available for purchase in Canada starting today. The Roku 2 XD and the Roku 2 XS streaming players have suggested retail prices of CAD 89.99 and CAD 109.99, respectively. 

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Review: Sony Xperia S Android Smartphone

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Let's face it. When we think of Android smartphones, Sony isn't the first company that comes to mind. While they've had some notable releases like the Xperia X10, the Xperia Arc and the game ready Xperia Play, Sony's been considered a fringe player in the Android smartphone game and its phones are usually on the high end of the pricing spectrum. Still, Sony has sold a notable numbe of smartphones in its Xperia line (over 30 million to date) and continues to innovate in the space.

The new Sony Xperia S ($99.00 on a 3-year Rogers phone plan) aims to impress in every area, with its stunning 4.3 inch display, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, a whopping 32GB of onboard storage and a 12 megapixel camera that shoots 1080p video, it could be a serious contender in the super smartphone space.

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