Intel announces next generation Ultrabooks

Intel Corp. officially announced the next wave of UItrabook devices powered by 3^rd generation Core processors at Computex Taipei 2012. The company also announced agreements with several leading touch panel manufacturers to meet the expected demand for touch-enabled Ultrabook experiences over the next several years.

News highlights include:

• ·         The next wave of Ultrabook devices powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors is more responsive and offers enhanced security in a choice of designs.
• ·         Intel announced agreements with Cando, HannsTouch, TPK and Wintek to ensure capacity of touch technology for the expected growth of touch-enabled Ultrabook convertible designs.
• ·         New Ultrabook systems offer enhanced security with Intel Anti-Theft technology built in and free, limited-time service subscriptions out of the box from Absolute Software, McAfee, Norton and Intel in select global markets.
• ·         Bringing the best of Intel technology to mobile devices with three Intel-based smartphones now available  from Lava International (available in India), Lenovo (available in China) and Orange (available in the United Kingdom and France); 20 tablet design wins based on the Intel Atom  SoC, codenamed "Clover Trail," designed for Microsoft  Windows  8.

Sony launches Xperia U Gingerbread smartphone

Sony Mobile Communications today announced the Xperia U  is now available to music-loving Canadians looking to express their personal style with a powerful and compact smartphone.

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Artist's Canadian Mosaic Project focuses on 35,000 portraits of a nation

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When photographer Tim Van Horn packed his belongings, camera gear and two dogs into a trailer, he set off for an epic art project. Called the Canadian Mosaic Project, Van Horn was inspired by the Canadian Flag and decided to create both the largest tapestry and the biggest portrait of a nation.

Tim Van Horn was in Toronto recently to continue his mission towards 35,000 Canadian portraits for Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. This number represents a seemingly miniscule .1% of the population of Canada but it will be the most comprehensive portrait ever created on the Canadian people.

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Sony unveils VAIO T Series Ultrabook

Sony Canada is pleased to announce the brand new VAIO T Series Ultrabook as well as a new portfolio of VAIO PCs built with Sony’s industry-leading audio, video, imaging and software technology. The series range from models designed for ultra-portability and everyday use to capacitive touch display technology.

“Thin and light is nothing new to Sony – we built the T Series Ultrabook from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium VAIO Z Series, which has long exceeded Ultrabook specifications,” said Puneet Jain, VAIO Marketing Director of Sony Canada.

“Our entire new VAIO portfolio incorporates the best technology from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions and unique features across all the models such as backlit keyboard and Sony’s Rapid Wake technology. The new VAIO family continues Sony’s efforts to offer advanced performance and design that fit all business and personal lifestyles.”