Vancouver Film School selects HP Z Workstations with AMD FirePro professional graphics

HP today announced that Vancouver Film School (VFS), Canada's premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution has installed 775 HP Z420 Workstations with AMD FirePro W7000 professional graphics. 

 The workstations are being used by students in the animation, film, game design, programming, digital design and foundation programs. A winner of four consecutive School of the Year Awards (2010–3) at the CG Student Awards, VFS uses approximately 300 HP Z420 Workstations throughout classrooms in its Animation & Visual Effects department alone.

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Google Canada adds new ‘Explore’ feature to Google Maps apps

More than search, Google is trying to give users options for exploration and finding relevant information based on location, time and context. As Google says, "the new ‘Explore’ feature helps Canadians uncover their surroundings with the tap of a button, whether they’re searching for a new lunch spot, travelling to a new country or wondering what time their train is scheduled to arrive." This is a convenient way to expand one's horizons beyond pure search. Hit jump for more details.

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TechBlocks wants to develop your app for free, worth $30,000

Does your business need a mobile app?

TechBlocks wants to develop your app for free, worth $30,000. TechBlocks, a full-service consulting and development agency with locations in Vaughn, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta is accepting ideas from any North American business or charity with a bright app idea. Businesses can submit their idea here: http://promo.tblocks.com/mobile-contest and receive up to $30,000 towards their app’s development.  The key criterion is how popular your app idea is with your audience. So the sooner you submit the sooner you can start sharing! A panel of TechBlocks judges will then pick the winner. 

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Early Moto 360 review reveals more details about Motorola's new wearable

The Motorola Moto 360 is considered the most premium of the three Android Wear devices launched by Google and coming later this year. Moto 360 is the only one conforming to a round face and also features various pluses that make it the Android device worth waiting for. A lucky reviewer, Luca Viscardi, over at Mister Gadget has had an early review of the device and has revealed some interesting tidbits.

The Moto 360's battery life is good for two and a half days, its display works well under bright sunlight, it has an iP7 water resistance rating, it will charge 'wirelessly' via a Qi charger and it seems there is a black bar at the bottom of the screen that's somewhat persistent and which encroaches on the illusion that the 360's face is perfectly round. Aside from these insights, Luca has posted some images of the Moto 360 as well. Is this the Android Wear device you've been waiting for and do these revelations change your initial perception of the smart watch? Let us know.

Source: Forbes