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02/09/2012

Apple to unveil iPad 3 in early March: report

Counting down the days until Apple pulls the covers off its next tablet? Your wait may soon be over.

AllThingsD is reporting that Apple will announce the iPad 3 in the first week of March.

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01/20/2012

'Real Steel' release hints at the future of DVD extras

Real-steelMovie audiences who fell in love with the spectacle of Hugh Jackman's 'Real Steel' will love what Disney's done with the Blu-ray release that hits shelves this Tuesday (January 24).

Not content with a standard release, the studio is bringing a 'second screen' to viewers' iPads and PC devices. This 'app' enables viewers to interact with the Blu-ray extras as the movie plays.

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12/30/2011

Montreal company creates world's cheapest tablet computer

While thousands of Canadians packed store aisles to snag an iPad 2 or an Android-powered tablet, one Montreal company was busy creating a winning product, which would become the world's cheapest tablet. 

Datawind's $62 Android-powered tablet wasn't just created to be incredibly affordable -- it was in a race to fulfill the Indian government's plans to equip thousands (at least) of its citizens with web-connected computers.

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11/28/2011

Review: HTC Jetstream a tablet to beat

Htc_jetstreamAs competitors aim to crack into the tablet market with a serious, full-featured iPad competitor, HTC has a worthy device with its latest offering, the Jetstream.

To be honest, the company’s previous attempt was sort of like a warm-up lap. The Flyer worked, but it didn’t blow you away with its small screen and somewhat dated software setup.

The Jeststream is the complete opposite.

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11/21/2011

Which presents do kids want most this Christmas?

When I was a kid, the present I wanted most was an awesome Lego set. It didn’t matter which – although I had a preference for the ‘City’ brand – but Legos beat out remote-controlled cars and skateboards.

Well these days, the list is slightly different.

The iPad tops the list of presents kids want most this holiday season, according to the results of a survey from Nielson.

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10/29/2011

Acer Aspire S bridges gap between tablets and laptops

 

AspireS3_01One of the greatest things about tablets like the Apple iPad is just how fast they come to life. Press the power button and boom - you can instantly tap an app to life, spontaneously Google a local restaurant or browse your email.

The same can’t be said for laptops - until now. Before, you’d have to wait for the computer to come out of sleep mode, which could take anywhere from 45 seconds to a couple of minutes.

But a new wave of laptops - known as Ultrabooks - are stepping up their game.

One of the fist is the Acer Aspire S Ultrabook.

 

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10/10/2011

Review: Sony Tablet S

Sony_tablet_sAndroid is a serious contender when it comes to smartphones. With tablets, however, it’s still trying to carve out its space.

A new tablet hopes to help Google’s mobile operating system do just that – we’re looking at the Sony Tablet S.

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09/28/2011

What makes the Amazon Fire tablet a winner?

Amazon’s new tablet computer, the Fire, isn’t the first to challenge the Apple iPad. It isn’t the last either. But at this point, it’s the best competitor.

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08/30/2011

Review: HTC Flyer

20110816_C4005_PHOTO_EN_2192 Apple may have a stronghold on the tablet computer market, but the latest offering from HTC – the Flyer - aims to glide in for a challenge.

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08/23/2011

Top 2 iPad apps for students (learning)

Istudiez Heading back to school this December? If you’re a student who is lucky enough to be lugging around an iPad, here are a couple of must-have “academic” apps to keep you on course during the school year.

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Danny BradburyDanny Bradbury

Danny Bradbury is a technology journalist with 20 years' experience. He writes regularly for publications including the Guardian, the Financial Times, the Financial Post, and Backbone magazine. Danny also writes and directs documentaries.

Maurice CachoMaurice Cacho

Maurice Cacho is a Toronto-based journalist mixing his love for tech with a passion for news. He's also CP24's Web Journalist and appears daily on CP24 Breakfast and weekly on the channel's tech show, Webnation, discussing tech news and trends.

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