Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference descends on Toronto

Downtown Toronto plays host to 15,000 Microsofties this week for the yearly Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference taking place from July 8-12 at the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto is expected to earn upwards of $50 million for hosting the conference according to Tourism Toronto.

This is a particularly significant conference for Microsoft which is slated to launch the Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 is coming this Fall. The new OS has been redesigned from the ground up for multi-touch operation and will run on tablets that can double as full-featured PCs.  Windows 8 will be offered as a $40.00 upgrade to users of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. This high profile conference may generate more interest in Toronto as a world class convention city for the technology sector.

Sony Xperia S coming to Canada exclusively to Sony Stores

Xperia S which debuted in CES this year is the first smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series –  or next generation smartphones from Sony which are essentially post Sony Ericsson deivices. The Xperia S finally comes to Canada.  A limited number of Xperia S smartphones will be available exclusively at Sony Stores across Canada, beginning April 17^th. Canadians can purchase their Xperia S, which is compatible with the Rogers wireless network, directly at the Sony Store.

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Mobilicity adds voice roaming and data to most plans without raising rates

Mobilicity’s top-of-the-line plan now comes with 60 free minutes of voice roaming and free phone protection while its new $45 plan includes unlimited data, and 30 minutes of free voice roaming. These are helpful features for users who travel overseas often and need just a few minutes to make calls while abroad. The new add ons are part of Mobilicity's move to be the most compelling new entrant in mobile market.

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Well.ca puts QR Codes to work with Canada’s first‐ever virtual store

Photo Credits www.trendhunter.comSomeone is putting QR Codes to good use. Well.ca is bringing the first QR‐code virtual store in North America to downtown Toronto. Running from April 2 to 30, this innovative shopping experience allows users to skip the line ups and have their favourite health, baby and beauty products delivered to their homes. Read details of the release after the jump.

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