Sonos launches new flagship PLAY:5 speakers for $549

Sonos has a new flagship wireless speaker, the PLAY:5 which, in addition to horizontal orientation as a standalone speaker, two SONOS PLAY:5s paired together vertically can deliver top-of-the-line stereo sound with a focused and intense sweet spot. Paired horizontally, they create a larger stereo image for an immersive, room-filling listening experience. The new speaker costs CAD $549 each.

Sonos also released new a speaker-tuning app called Trueplay which allows existing Sonos users to tune their Sonos speakers to optimize the sound no matter where the speaker is placed. 

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Microsoft acquires Canadian CRM solution provider Adxstudio

Microsoft has just announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire key product and technology assets of Adxstudio, a Canada-based provider of web portal and application lifecycle management solutions. Adxstudio has been focused on delivering web-based solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM with key application products that include Adxstudio Portals and Adxstudio ALM toolkit. Today’s news is another step in enabling new ways for organizations to engage with customers online.  

On a global scale, customer engagement continues to progress into a crucial priority for business leaders. The addition of Adxstudios product and technology and its integration into Microsoft Dynamics CRM will allow Microsoft to expand when reaching customers through new technologies. 

Source: Microsoft

SlideShow: Check out the new BlackBerry Passport Silver edition

Photos by Alex Davies

While we've not been able to review or test the new BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition, contributor Alex Davies got to spend some quality time with the new and improved variant of BlackBerry's work-wide device. What's new aside from the colour change are the new textured back which is grippier. The camera now has a metal bezel which protects the glass from touching the surface. 

The more refined build and finish is apparent and similar in look to the AT&T version of the Passport that was released early this year.  BB10 version 10.3.2. is also preinstalled. Here's our review of the original BlackBerry Passport.

Samsung Pay mobile payments system now available in the US

Samsung's mobile payments system, Samsung Pay, is now live across the US. Using a built-in app as well as thier fingerprint sensor, the service allows users to pay for purchases via NFC and contactless payments terminal.  The service is available only to Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge + and Note 5 devices on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and  US Cellular provided they're tied up with Visa, MasterCard or American Express accounts. 

Source: Engadget