Samsung Canada Opens First Walk-in Service Centre in Ontario

Samsung Electronics Canada today unveiled the first of its Ontario Samsung Service Centres.

BlackBerry Shares Rise as Analysts Raise Estimates

Shares in BlackBerry are up nearly 5% in trading today following positive news from several analysts.

Canadian-made Mobile App Pump Up Helps Users Get Fit on Their Own Terms

Want to get fit but don’t know where to begin? No problem. Don’t have much time? Don’t sweat it. Don’t have access to equipment? That’s all right. You can still reach your fitness goals with the help of Pump Up.

ING Direct the First Bank to Launch Remote Cheque Deposit for All Customers

Last October, ING Direct debuted a beta version of Cheque-In, which allowed users to take a picture of the front and back of their cheque with an iPhone and have the money directly deposited into their account.

Apple Gives Massive Nod To Wearable Tech in New iOS 7 Update

Apple may not have unveiled its own smartwatch during this week’s WWDC event but it gave a massive nod to the wearable tech industry with the inclusion of two Bluetooth features in iOS 7.

Win a Superman-themed Nokia Lumia 920 and Wireless Charging Pillow

Techvibes is giving away a red Nokia Lumia 920 plus Superman-themed accessories courtesy of Nokia.

Canadian Startup SpotSquad Wants People to Make Money by Reporting Parking Violations

A Winnipeg-based startup has created an app that monetizes the act of people reporting illegal parking, such as in front of a fire hydrant or in disabled spots without a permit.

Rogers Wants to Build Three 'Innovative' Cell Towers in Vancouver

Toronto-based telecommunications giant Rogers wants to improve cellular reception on the North Shore in BC by installing three new cell towers in West Vancouver along the Upper Levels Highway.

More Mobile Developers Than Ever Not Breaking Even on Apps

Last year, we were surprised to learn that more than half of all mobile developers failed to break even from revenue generated by their apps. However, we figured that this number would improve over time as app ecosystems evolved and developers started to master best practices.

Vancouver Startup Medeo.ca Offers Virtual House Calls

Visiting the doctor is often a hassle. Since the days of house calls, patients are forced to find time in their busy schedule, travel down to the physician’s office and wait in a crowded waiting room. Vancouver-based company Medeo.ca might just be the cure to that great inconvenience. The new online platform offers patients the ability to consult with their doctors through most computers and mobile devices.

EatSleepRide: New Revolutionary App For Motorcycle Safety and Touring

Riding a motorcycle is good way to get from point A to point B with a little rush of adrenaline in between. Although some may consider it more of a lifestyle and less of a transportation alternative, most will agree that riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Safety is on the back of every cyclist’s mind even when they are rocketing down an open stretch of road with the wind blowing past. That is why Toronto’s EatSleepRide.com are introducing a mobile app with features designed for motorcyclist who want to ride more safely and freely.

Thoughts On The Future of iPhone Camera

The world of photography has changed dramatically. If, before, you were deemed photographer when you spent a better part of your day taking photos for a living (ok, you could be a serious hobbyist, too), today everyone is a “photographer”, as long as they carry a smartphone with a camera.

With latest WWDC announcements and expectations of the next iPhone this fall, my thoughts keep coming back to the heated debate with my friends about the future of photography.

Apple Announces iOS 7 and New MacBooks at WWDC Conference

Apple announced its new iOS 7 operating system, new MacBooks and a music streaming service today at its Worldwide Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, California.

CEO Tim Cook introduced the much-rumoured new iOS 7 system, saying it represented "the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone." iOS 7 features a flatter appearance, better multitasking and background processing, a control centre, a new look and feel for Safari and OS X’s Airdrop peer-to-peer sharing service.