Fitbit introduces new stylish fitness tracker

Fitbit's new Alta fitness wristband ups the style factor with its sleek and slim design. The stainless steel tracker comes with interchangeable accessory bands so you can have it match your outfit. Tory Burch has even partnered with Fitbit again to introduce some Fitbit Alta-specific styles. The tracker comes with features such as Reminders to Move to help keep you active; SmartTrack to monitor your movements and exercise routine, weekly exercise goals, and even sleep activity. Like other trackers, it can send you call, text, and calendar notifications through on-screen messages on its OLED tap display and through vibration. It promises to work with over 200 Android, iOS, and Windows mobile devices and computers. The Fitbit Alta is now up for presale for $169.95 and will be available for retail starting March. 

Windows 10 will come as an automatic update for older machines

Whether you like it or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 will be coming for your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 machine. If you haven’t turned off the automatic updates for your Windows PC, the latest iteration of Windows will start installing on your machine. Recently, Microsoft started sending out notifications twice a day to remind users to upgrade their computers. But it seems that didn’t work so they’re trying this new tactic.

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Zagg purchases Mophie for US$100 million

It’s a joining together of mobile accessory makers. Mobile accessory manufacturer Zagg has bought phone battery case maker Mophie for at least US$100 million, which could change figures later depending on the sales figures of Mophie. “This strategic combination of two industry innovators with complementary product, brand and distribution platforms will enable us to deliver increased value for our customers and shareholders,” Randy Hales, president and chief executive officer of Zagg, said in a statement. Mophie first gained popularity as a battery case for iPhones but later expanded to Android devices and then to standalone battery packs.

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Nikon contest wants you to highlight winter wonders of Toronto

Nikon Canada and the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation are hosting another Snap & Share photo contest but with a rather specific theme. The new photo contest wants you to focus on the wonders of Toronto’s winter in its parks, ravines, and recreation spaces. The contest will be ongoing until February 29 with six different categories to enter including Colour in Winter, Family Fun, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, the Great Indoors, Winter Wildlife, and Toronto Walking Tour. There will be a People’s Choice component as well so your campaigning might come in handy. However, the Toronto Walking Tour category will be exclusive to participants of the photo walk in High Park led by photographer and Nikon Canada ambassador Kristian Bogner, which will happen on February 6^th.

Entries will be evaluated based on content, composition, impact, and technical criteria. Judges will review short-listed photos and winners will be notified in April 2016. The expert panel of judges for the contest includes Kristian Bogner, a world-class professional photographer and Nikon Ambassador; Ed Robertson, lead singer of Barenaked Ladies and an avid photographer; and Michelle Valberg, a wildlife and adventure photographer and Nikon Ambassador. Prizes include a Nikon D3300 HD-SLR camera with a two-lens kit and a camera bag, three Nikon COOLPIX AW130 cameras, two Nikon COOLPIX S3700 cameras, and a Photographic Rockstar Workshop with contest judge Kristian Bogner. Winning images will be exhibited at City Hall and other civic centres and featured on the City's website and in City communication materials.