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Songza Bags 1 Million Canadian Users Just 70 Days After its Launch
1By: Ali Raza | October 19th, 2012 | Android, Apple, iOS, News, O Canada
After a mere 70 days, Songza, a New York based music streaming start-up has been able to register one million Canadian users. This is a remarkable achievement considering the fact that Songza has managed to gain a large following in a very short span while doing so without any invasive audio advertisement. The main reason behind the su...
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Microsoft Surface 32 GB Tablet Without Black Touch Cover Sold Out in Canada
By: Talha Bhatti | October 19th, 2012 | Business, Gadgets, News, O Canada, Tablets
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 release has been the talk of the technology world for the past couple of days. The revamped operating System is expected to tie in smartphones, tablets and PC’s all into one unified platform. In order to catch up with...
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Bell To Release Rugged Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE In Canada
By: Talha Bhatti | October 19th, 2012 | Gadgets, News, O Canada, Smartphones
It has been reported that Canadian wireless provider, Bell will be releasing the rugged Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE. Rugged electronics devices are basically the same as their everyday counterparts but have been made to withstand extreme conditions. In most cases these devices are meant to be used in the field by company staff and in some cases thos...
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Montreal’s Start Up Hub Notman House Looking For $100,000 to Reach Funding Goals
By: Kevin Green | October 18th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada
The Notman House in Montreal has become the Canadian city's epicenter for start-ups and entrepreneurs. The building was erected in the 1800s and still possesses the old rustic charm of its time however inside its walls innovative technologies are discussed and the latest Canadian start-ups are launched.
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Samsung Canada – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Coming to the Galaxy S III and Note Before Holiday Season
By: Jeff Stewart | October 18th, 2012 | Android, Google, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Android 4.1, Jelly Bean is the latest version of the popular Android OS and it is much smoother and faster than this previous edition. Therefore, Android fans around the world are eagerly awaiting an upgraded experience on their devices, many of whom call Canada home. No specific release date has been given so far, however ...
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Research Shows that Canada Still Loves Blackberry as Buyers Await BB10 Devices
By: Jeff Stewart | October 18th, 2012 | Android, Apple, iOS, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
With the upcoming introduction of RIM’s latest smartphones and Blackberry 10 platform, the company faces an uphill battle as the majority of Americans and Canadians are buying iOS and Android devices at breakneck speed. Until BB10 and its smartphones hit the market, Blackberry’s current models are not offering much to users, plus these m...
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Canadian Mobile Meeting and Event App Maker QuickMobile Receives $3.3 Million Funding Round
By: Kevin Green | October 18th, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
QuickMobile made public on earlier this week that it had closed a successful round of funding that raised $3.3 million for their event management start-up. The Vancouver based company offers mobile solutions for users that are having problems managing meetings and events of all sizes and types. The latest cash injection follows $2.6 millio...
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[Report] CBC Music Loses More Money Than it Actually Earns
By: Ali Raza | October 17th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada
Monetizing online music is a grave problem faced by those in the field nowadays and it is adversely affecting the industry in Canada. The most recent example of this is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) that faces the double edged sword of meager earnings from its music content offset by high costs for the rights to said music. The earnings of this firm can be judged from the numbers whi...
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Canadians Can Get Their Hands On Microsoft Surface Tablet For $520
By: Talha Bhatti | October 17th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Tablets
Microsoft is getting ready to launch its much talked about Windows 8 operating system along with a host of devices that run the software. One of the most hotly anticipated devices is the Surface tablet which is expected to compete directly against Apple’s iPad and will be ready for sale on...
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The Globe and Mail Paywall Model “Globe Unlimited” To Be Launched At End Of October
By: Talha Bhatti | October 17th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada
Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, stated on October 14 that they will be using a new pay model for their digital media and content called Globe Unlimited. The Canada based news outlet had made comments earlier in the year that it planned on creating a paywall system in order to increase revenue and today’s announcement seems to ...
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