Kobo innovates eReader space with waterproof model

The eReader market has been quite tumultous as of late. While devices like Amazon's Kindle and Kobo's readers have remained popular, others like Sony (now absorbed into Kobo) and Barnes and Noble (entrusted Samsung to cobble together their next colour device) have hit tough times. While standalone eInk eReaders have evolved slowly to include backlights and faster processors as well as more readable screens, Kobo has gone the extra mile with its new device which is waterproof. Kobo promises that it'll last under a meter of water for up to half an hour if the port cover is closed.

Possibly borrowing technology from recent partner Sony, whose Xperia line of tablets and smartphones has touted impressive waterproof qualities, the new Kobo H20 is the most amphibian eReader in the market today. At $179, it is submersible and  will also have an HD display of 265 dpi on a 6.8-inch touchscreen with upgraded Carta E Ink technology with a battery life of up to two months. It comes on October 1, But anyone itching for Aquaman's eReader can preorder it as of Aug. 27 at select retailers and at kobo.com.

Fujifilm releases new 12 Megapixel X30 camera with realtime viewfinder

More retro-coolness coming out of Fujifilm today with the addition of their midrange fixed-lens point-and-shoot X30 camera. Available in late September $649.95, the X30's vast feature set includes a 12MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor,  EXR Processor II, a new real time viewfinder with 0.005 second lag time, 0.65 magnification and 2.36M dot OLED screen and a retro-inspired body. Hit jump for all the details.

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SlideShow: Hyundai Canada takes to the track for Hyundai Fun Day

Hyundai Canada took around 18 automotive journalists to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario today where they got to test the new 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, try out the Genesis Sedan as well as test their driving and parking skills on various Accents, Velosters and Elantras. The first event of its kind, the Hyundai Fun Day gave testers and reviewers a chance to engage in unbridled driving and test the capabilities of Hyundai's sport-tuned models with the help of the Motorosport Park's instructors. Other activities during the day were off-roading with Hyundai's SUVs and the most intense activity was running laps on the track with the new Genesis Coupes.

Life Inventory iOS App on sale - Learn to Know Thyself is 20 per cent off

James Hollender's Life Inventory apps are now on sale with 20% off thru Labor Day, 09/01/2014. These apps, once understood are amazing and built-in instructions are a great help. They guide users step by step in creating their own Moral Inventory which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses, leading to a better knowledge of self than they ever thought possible. Know not only what happened, but also why it happened. Check it out here.