Apple Pay now enjoys 1,000 US card issuers

Apple Pay, Apple's mobile payments platform tied to iPhone and Apple Watch now has 1,000 US card issuers as it makes a push to get more retailers into the fold. The company only has 998 banks and credit unions, but other issuers include retailers BJ's Wholesale Club and Kohl's. The service is available in 2 million locations and is also expected to expand into new countries like Spain and China. Apple Pay is available in Canada but only for American Express customers. We're hoping that other banks and credit cards will offer the service soon.

Source: Apple

Audi and VW recall Q5 and Tiguan crossovers to replace Takata inflators

 Audi and VW are recalling  734 examples of the 2015 Tiguan with production dates between January 15, 2015, and January 21, 2015, and the 2015 Q5 built between January 13, 2015, and February 3, 2015. What is being replaced are airbag inflators that can rupture after a crash. 

This recall is the latest one of many for Takata related airbag issues. Honda recently recalled 2.2 million cars due to faulty Takata airbags. A side airbag ruptured in a 2015 Tiguan in June 2015, and the driver sustained slight injuries under the left arm. The person didn't need to seek medical attention. VW and Audi will advise owners on the recall.

Source: Autoblog and NBCNews

Olympus' Monocular i is a compact alternative to binoculars

Don't call it a telescope but Olympus' new Monocular offers 6x magnification in a compact  and lightweight form factor that's designed to be tasteful and stylish. Whether you need to use it at the horse races or the opera, the Monocular i is about half the size and weight of standard binoculars, the sleek, premium design fits in almost any pocket or purse. The Monocular i is waterproof¹ and nitrogen-filled, preventing condensation.

Price in Canada will be $119.99, for more information visit the Olympus website at www.olympusamerica.com.

Firmware updates and fixes now available to Microsoft Surface 3

Microsoft's Surface 3 is getting a large dump of firmeare updates which fix a variety of issues for Microsoft's 'entry level' Surface device including some that recalibrate the touch panel, improve battery charging and solve some of the Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Look out for update today and hit this link for more information.