Samsung Canada commits $1 Million to Canadian public education

Samsung Canada today announced a major commitment to Canadian public education, with the national launch of its Solve for Tomorrow program which will pledge $1 million in school technology grants as well as support in researching the barriers and opportunities for technology solutions in the classroom. Samsung started the Solve for Tomorrow education program in 2010 in North America to help support 21^st century learning goals, raise awareness and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and to help reduce the technology gap in classrooms. 

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Made-in-Canada digital signage tech gives businesses a competitive advantage

Toshiba launched its Canadian-designed digital signage technology for business. Toshiba Display Solutions allow small businesses to communicate with customers through single or multiple LED screens.

Created by engineers at Toshiba’s Canadian headquarters, this new product helps businesses control the look and feel of their digital display content, including images, video, weather and news updates for as little as $129.99/month. The technology uses cloud computing to give business owners the ultimate flexibility and control.

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HTC One wins Global Mobile Award for Best Smartphone at MWC

The HTC One, which was launched nearly a year ago, was given the prestigious Global Mobile Award for Best Smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 

Voted for by a panel of more than 175 independent industry experts, drawn from the media and analyst communities, the award recognises the smartphone the judges believe to be the absolute best across the industry.

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Motorola to offer Moto Maker customization to the UK, Germany and Mexico but not Canada

Motorola Mobility is going to offer the Moto Maker customization option to Moto X customers in the UK, Germany and Mexico in Q2. There is no mention of having the service available to Canada, which would be an ideal candidate because of its proximity to the US (Moto Maker phones are proudly made in the USA).

Moto Maker is one of the big draws for users choosing the Moto X. It allows for various colour and texture customizations, the ability to choose storage capacities, and even personal engravings and phone startup graphics. Motorola is looking at partners to produce the phones for Europe. So those of us in Canada pining for a 32GB Wood Backed Moto X are out of luck. Sad fact.

Sort of reminds us of how the Moto G shells, which were similarly a huge feature for that device during launch, aren't even being sold in Canada.

Source: Engadget