TurboTax SmartLook gives consumers the edge when filing taxes on their own

Intuit's TurboTax is introducing a new self-assist feature for customers wanting to file their taxes electronically. Turbo Tax SmartLook, a new tech advancement that makes it even easier for consumers to file on their own without worrying about leaving money on the table. A recent survey conducted by TurboTax found that nearly half (41 per cent) of Canadians feel unsure when it comes to filing on their own, often for fear they’ll miss something a professional wouldn’t.This is particularly for self-employed Canadians who need to factor in a range of costs and expenses.

This year, TurboTax has decided to set those worries to rest with a tool that gives Canadians access to an expert gut check throughout the tax return process. TurboTax SmartLook enables customers to connect via one-way video to a TurboTax Specialist or TurboTax Expert, so they can file with confidence and get their taxes done efficiently and painlessly.

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Canadian eSports player "Scarlett" wins IEM PyeongChang championship on StarCraft II's $150,000 prize

Canadian Sasha "Scarlett" Hostyn, the only female competitor to qualify for the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) in PyeongChang this year, won $150,000 prize pool ahead of the Olympic games representing Canada this year.

The IEM tournament included 18 players representing regions from around the world from Feb. 5-7 in a first-of-its-kind tournament featuring real-time strategy game, "StarCraft* II."

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Microsoft's Build Conference returns to Seattle on May 7

Microsoft's Build developer's conference returns to Seattle, Washington on May 7-9. Registration for developers opens on February 15, 2018. Build was usually held in the Bay Area but is now heading back to Microsoft's home state.

Expected to be discussed at Build are the upcoming versions of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, including Windows on ARM and hopefully a glimpse of some new hardware, possibly a sneak peak at the anticipated 'Andromeda' folding tablet with telephony device.

Microsoft's Cortana is now available on iPad

iPad users now have another personal assistant or A.I. to consider in Microsoft's Cortana. Cortana has been available on the iPhone for some time, Microsoft has tailored Cortana's user interface to suit the iPad's larger screen, a laudable change (cough, cough, Instagram). 

Upon installation, Cortana asks for location permission, access to calendars as well as a list of interests. If you use Cortana on Windows 10, having it on your iPad will be seamless. iOS now has Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and now Cortana available to users.