Apple bolsters News app initiative by hiring New York magazine's Laura Kern as 'Editor in Chief'

Apple is apparently setting out to do for news what it has done for radio in Beats 1. The company reportedly hired New York magazine editor Laura Kern to serve as Editor-in-Chief for Apple News. Kern has worked at the popular magazine as well as for the New York Times, and while there's no official announcement from either party or any detailed job description, Kern could be called in to add a critical eye to the curation of the news and editorial direction of the News app.

In the wake of 'Fake News,' proliferating social media, most notoriously on Facebook, many technology companies are taking a more proactive approach to the news and features that run through their services. The Apple News app is pre installed on iPhone and iPads, it is an aggregator of news and features but an editorial team led by an editor of Kern's calibre could ensure snafus and fake news items are minimized and thus creating a better reputation for Apple News as a go-to source of trustworthy information.

Source: AppleInsider

3D Metal print technology becoming an affordable option for all

It is no exaggeration to say that 3D printing could be the most dramatic technical innovation of the 21st century. Applications in diverse areas ranging from medicine and organ research to national defence and firearms are advancing rapidly at the high-end research levels. Until recently, however, the technology has been prohibitively expensive for private applications.

This has changed over the past year or two, though, and there is now a wide variety of affordable 3D printers available for private purchase. These use PLS or ABA plastic filament technology, but the recent launch of two metal 3D printers from Google-backed tech firm DM Technologies look to be opening the floodgates, meaning that 3D metal printing could soon be an affordable option for anyone.

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TP-Link Canada launches Deco M5 whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system

TP-Link Canada a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced the availability of Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi Systems in Canada, exclusively at Best Buy Canada as a three-unit multi-pack. Deco M5 is a mesh networking solution that provides seamless wireless internet coverage and comprehensive security via TP-Link HomeCare. With built-in antivirus and malware protection powered by Trend Micro, Deco M5 provides a truly secure whole-home Wi-Fi system.

“Best Buy Canada is proud to exclusively partner with TP-Link Canada to bring the Deco M5 to Canadian homes,” said Martin Vander Velden, vice president of merchandising, Best Buy Canada. “Our Geek Squad Agents and Blue Shirts are eager to answer customer questions about this innovative Whole-Home Wi-Fi network and the important security features it will provide families.”

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eSports content coming Sportsnet NOW and Sportsnet 360

Sportsnet announced an exclusive Canadian content deal with ESL (world’s largest esports league) to run esports content on Sportsnet NOW & Sportsnet 360.

Rogers also announced new peering agreements with some of the top e-gaming brands in the world: Valve (creators of Steam), Riot, Blizzard, Xbox, and Playstation Network, so that Rogers Ignite internet customers can enjoy fast, smooth gameplay and an optimized gaming experience over the network.

Launching this fall, esportsTV, will be available exclusively in Canada on Sportsnet NOW. In addition, a weekly esports news, highlights and analysis program will air on Sportsnet 360 beginning in July. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

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