MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 18, 2011 /CNW/ – From family games night to an apps challenge, the University ofToronto Mississauga (UTM) and Samsung Electronics Canada are joining forces to explore and improve human interaction with technology. The initiatives are intended to prepare young people for the realities of living and working in the ever-evolving digital media environment. UTM and Samsung are [...]

PayPal survey shows 24 per cent growth in year over year awareness TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2011 /CNW/ – Last year’s emerging trend is this year’s new holiday shopping phenomenon. While Americans have been reaping the benefits of Cyber Monday deals since 2005, it has now reached a tipping point in Canadian consumer awareness after inching north of [...]

Technology bridges the distance this holiday season TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2011 /CNW/ – While we think of holidays as a time to be with friends and family, the majority of Canadians aren’t able to spend time with all those they love. According to a new survey commissioned by IntelCanada, nearly three quarters of Canadians (74 per cent) [...]

OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2011 /CNW/ – According to a report from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), forty per cent of Canadians cannot identify a challenge to the success of the Internet in Canada. The report, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for the Internet in Canada, asked 1,210 Canadians what they perceive are the challenges facing [...]

iPad Exclusive Magazine Now Available on the App Store TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2011 /CNW/ – AOL Canada proudly announces the launch of Editions, a free daily magazine for the iPad that delivers a streamlined and uniquely beautiful reading experience tailored to the individual interests of each user in an easy-to-read format. Available today at the [...]

There’s a new app out that gives you weather information and the skills to survive a zombie attack! The Weather Zombie by Lycos is free and just in time for Halloween. You never know what the weather is going to throw at you from day to day but with the Weather Zombie app you get [...]

TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2011 /CNW/ – Buchanan Group, the company responsible for such third party advertising vehicles as Brand Power and MediFacts, announced today the exciting release of a Brand Power Application for iPhone and iOS devices. The app, currently available on the iPhone App Store, is designed to help make shopping easier. Users can compile shopping lists and share [...]

TVO’s new apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet offer on the go learning opportunities for early learners and school-aged kids TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2011 /CNW/ – Today TVO launches five new educational apps for the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet from TVOKids, Ontario’s most trusted and most educational media brand for children. Offering parents a safe, educational alternative in gaming, [...]