First look at Sony's Alpha A7 camera

We checked out Sony's stunning Alpha A7 full-frame mirrorless camera at their recent dealer show in Toronto. Merging the best aspects of the compact NEX line and the high-end full-fram Alpha line, the A7 is reasonably compact but features a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and will shoot sensor-cropped images with NEX mount lenses. Sony is coming out with full-frame lenses to complement the Alpha A7. The more expensive A7r has a 36 megapixel full-frame sensor, it is geared towards photographers who print large-format work.

Pebble App Store now available for Android

Pebble users on Android who've been hankering for the new app store can now go and get it through Google Play. iOS users enjoyed a head start, but now the playing field has been leveled and Pebble owners can enjoy their smartwatch the way it was meant to be. The Pebble 2.0 app integrates the App Store for specific Pebble Apps, app lockers and various awesome watch faces that can be installed within the app. Go get it now.

Kobo launches app for Microsoft notebooks, tablets and desktops

Kobo just announced the launch of their app designed specifically for Microsoft notebooks, tablets and desktops running the new Windows platform including devices by Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and the Microsoft Surface.

The Kobo for Windows app enables Readers to access all the features they love on their Kobo device right on their Windows notebook, tablet or desktop.

“We are excited to give our Readers access to their Kobo eBooks on the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. Just like Kobo, Microsoft understands the importance of providing users with greater mobility and new ways to enjoy their favourite content. The Kobo for Windows app is designed to make Kobo content come alive on Windows devices,” said Sameer Hasan, Director of Reading and Mobile Platforms, Kobo.

SlideShow: 2014 Sony Dealer Show

Sony Canada showed off its upcoming Spring line up of products including its latest 4K TVs, an impressive array of cameras from their Alpha and NEX lines, action cameras, their new Xperia Z2 tablet and smartphone as well as home theatre speakers, soundbars and some interesting wearable devices. Here's a peek at what the dealer show offered.