Microsoft Band 2 now $229.99 with $20 discount

Microsoft's fitness focused Microsoft Band 2 is currently being made available for CAD $229.99 with a $20 discount from online and retail Microsoft Stores. The Band 2 is a verstatile and effective fitness tracker. It has 16 sensors including a heart rate monitor and a UV sensor. It is also compatible with Android, iOS and Windows Phone thanks to the Microsoft Health app. While it doesn't run any apps, it does have a variety of built-in functions and can track health based on the type of activity. The Microsoft Band 2 also features notifications, messaging and even has a built-in keyboard to reply to text messages.

Kidoodle.TV is on the Roku platform, lets kids ‘be the Star’ on all screens

The Kidoodle.TV Channel is now available on the Roku platform. A Parent Media Co. Inc. announced that its popular on-demand service for kids, Kidoodle.TV, is now available on Roku players and Roku TV models, giving millions of Roku customers in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom access to the Kidoodle.TV Channel and its Family Moments feature.

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HP's new Chromebook 13 highlights premium build and features

HP announced the new HP Chomebook 13 , an ultra-thin Chromebook for home and office use.

The Chromebook 13 offers a sophisticated look-and-feel with a durable brushed anodized aluminum chassis and a thin and light design; only 12.9 mm thin and 2.86 pounds and features the latest Intel Core M processors.

The device can easily switch from mobility to desk productivity, with up to 16 GB of memory for fast performance when running simultaneous apps and browser sessions. The high-capacity 45 watt-hour battery is made of next-generation high energy density chemistry material, delivering up to 11.5 hours of battery life. When a charge is needed, the HP Chromebook 13 features USB-C fast charging using the included adapter, or on-the-go charging via other USB-C power adapters, even a phone charger

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Fido levels the roaming playing field with new Pulse plans

It seems Fido has come to its senses.  Launching in mid-May, new and existing Fido Pulse plan customers will be able to use the data, text and talk from their Fido Pulse plan while globetrotting outside of Canada for $5 / day in the U.S. and $10 / day internationally in tons of destinations.

“Fido Roam is another great value add for our Fido Pulse plan customers. It’s affordable and easy to use so that our customers can worry less about finding a Wi-Fi connection and focus more on doing the things they love while travelling,” said Nancy Audette, Vice President, Fido. “We heard from our customers that they want to roam worry free, and that’s why we’re offering the ultimate roaming solution.”

Fido Pulse plan customers will now be able to hit some of the coolest travel locations across the globe from the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to lots of awesome destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, South and Central America, Asia, South Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.