Hands-on with the Microsoft Surface Go

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Microsoft’s Surface Go is their smallest, most aggressively priced Surface 2-in-1 device geared towards consumers but also aims to be a secondary device for front-line workers, CEO’s or office workers needing a small yet capable Windows tablet.

The device itself is impeccably designed and shares the solid fit and finish of larger Surface devices. It is definitely smaller at 10-inches, but it is also thinner and lighter at under a pound. It’s very easy to make comparisons to the latest Apple iPad and although the Surface Go is priced higher at $529, it is running Windows 10 S for consumers, which  means it can run desktop apps (it can be upgraded to Windows 10 Home).

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Samsung flagship Galaxy Tab S4 tablet brings more desktop-like performance and improved design

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's a surge in interest for productivity-focused 10-inch tablets. We have the Apple iPad Pro, Microsoft's upcoming Surface Go 2-in-1 and now Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab S4 which features a 10.5-inch display with Super AMOLED technology, as well as a 16:10 screen ratio with 2560x1600, 287 pixels per inch (PPI).

This tablet, which will cost around CAD $800 with the SPen, runs Android with the TouchWiz overlay but can be used with an optional keyboard cover which brings for the DeX interface which better approximates a desktop PC. You can even add a mouse via Bluetooth for a more complete desktop experience. Hit jump for some first impressions.

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Apple reports $53.3B revenue record for fiscal 3Q on strength of services segment

Apple just reported that its financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter ended June 30, 2018. Apple Inc. posted quarterly revenue of $53.3 billion, an increase of 17 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.34, up 40 percent. International sales accounted for 60 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

Apple's current market cap is $935 billion. If stock value continues to rise above 7 percent, Apple is on its way to becoming the first trillion-dollar company at a price of US $203.46 per share.

This record revenue was fueled largerly by a whopping 31 per cent increase revenue from services which encompass various Apple Store, iTunes, Apple Pay, AppleCare, licensing and other ecosystem-related plays.

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IKEA enters the Bluetooth speaker market with ENEBY line coming on August 1

IKEA Canada has announced its introduction to sound with the new ENEBY line of speakers. Bluetooth enabled, the ENEBY speakers are IKEA’s next venture into smart home technology in Canada.

Developed by IKEA of Sweden, the ENEBY speakers offer mnuted styles and materials that set them apart from the bluetooth speaker crowd. Designed to fit into more stylish interiors, these speakers look like they can easily blend in instead of stand out. The ENEBY line will be available across the country on August 1. HIt jump for details.

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