The Handmaid's Tale coming to Canada on May 1 via iTunes

Canadians now have an option to stream the first season of The Handmaid's Tale which is based on author Margaret Atwood's award winning novel. 

The Handmaid’s Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism regime that treats women as property of the state. As one of the few remaining fertile women, “Offred," is a Handmaid in the Commander’s household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world.

Coming on May 1, the pre-order the Season Pass on iTunes to The Handmaid’s Tale here and watch the double-episode premiere on May 1. View the entire The Handmaid’s Tale iTunes collection, including versions in iBooks, Movies right here.

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HP reveals New Pavilion PC convertibles and notebooks for education at Coachella

HP announced a new lineup of Pavilion laptops at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2017

The new Pavilion convertibles and laptops deliver a rich set of features and performance options previously reserved for higher-end products, including the addition of premium materials like 3D metal to help remove all visual seams, USB-C  for more connectivity options and active pen support to bring Windows Ink to life on Pavilion x360s.  

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First look at the Microsoft Surface Studio and Surface Dial

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Canadians finally get access to the Surface Studio desktop as well as the Surface Dial accessory which were shown off yesterday at a press event at the headquarters of Gelaskins, a Toronto based maker of original art-inspired skins and overlays for devices.

The Surface Studio is based around a 28-inch multi-touch display that can be articulated and reclined for drawing or laying almost flat on a desk. Despite having a small footprint, the Surface Studio is a complete PC that's the closest thing to having a large canvas for artists and designers.

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D-Link launches first HomeKit-enabled camera

D-Link has just released an IP camera that's designed to work with Apple's HomeKit smart and connected home platform. 

The new Omna 180 Cam HD works alongside other Homekit-enabled devices and provides a stylish and easy way for users to monitor their homes right from their iOS devices. 

Omna’s HomeKit integration allows users to be “always home.” Seeing everything through your iOS device offers extra peace of mind – keeping an eye on your baby in the nursery, checking on an elderly relative, watching your dog in the living room, or helping ensure homes are safe while on vacation. Users can access their Omna remotely to see what’s happening in their home in real time. 

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