Entertainment Software Association of Canada's new report showed a strong growth in Canada's video game industry. Although report shows that most of video game developers work at foreign-owned game studio but the growth of Canada's own microstudios is promising.
North America
Washington and Oregon delayed crab season after discovering toxins in crustaceans
Crabs are eaten widely in Washington, Oregon and California. It also a tradition at Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. But this year, the locals have to wait for a little to get their hands on scrumptious crab dishes.
Samsung launches Gear VR, a peek into virtual reality world
Tech-oriented companies are in a race of adding spice to their ideas of introducing different gadgets. Playing 2D and 3D games are common nowadays, but the actual feeling of being present in a virtual world is somewhat more interesting.
Ford annnounced Sync Connect, LTE-based service to its 2017 Escape
The latest technology is introducing many of the new features embedded in vehicles to enhance the convenience of the drivers. Ford may not be the first but also not the last one, has also marked its position in the list of advanced technology vehicles.
Facebook debuts Instant Articles on Android in India
Facebook is a platform for social connectivity as well as for presents a ground for many advertisements and articles. Facebook has rolled out 'Instant Articles' in India on Monday together with India Today, Quint, HT, The Indian Express and Aaajtak.
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General Electric Aviation launches its all-new turboprop engines following its selection by Textron Aviation Inc. to power the company's single-engine turboprop aircraft. GE and Textron announced the aircraft pairing at the National Business Aviation Association's annual trade show on Monday.
Corvus Energy, Canadian lithium-ion battery company has successfully made it to top three in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ranking. Recently, Statoil, Norwegian largest offshore oil and gas company also invest in Corvus battery technology.
Austin-based HomeAway reportedly started off its search for a potential suitor nearly three years ago. But now, the travel booking site Expedia wants to buy the short-term rental marketplace HomeAway for $3.9 billion to boost its presence in the vacation rental market.
Twitter announced that it can now rewind and fast forward GIFs shared on the social media platform through an app called "ScratchReel." The Verge reported that the new feature works on Twitter's mobile apps and on the web.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is pushing for new regulations that require some warning signs about the potential hazard of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding to be written on legal marijuana products. The regulation was set based on studies that suggest marijuana use may be linked with low birth weight, premature birth and behaviour problems in young children.
Verizon announces the resume of $20 activation fee whenever a customer adds a new line to their service. The fee would be a one-time charge and will not be charged again on future bills.
Specialists from Portugal are utilizing a neutron beam to ponder the molecular changes that happen when a bone burns. The examinations, under way at Isis Lab in Oxfordshire, are aimed at solving an issue for archaeologists and forensic scientist. When bones get hot, they start shrinking, making the age, sex and size of their real owner much more hard to build, as reported by BBC.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that he has no plans to converge iPad and Macbook hardware lines into a hybrid device. He said that the death of computers such as the Mac was imminent and there would be a market for such traditional PCs for the foreseeable future.
Lomo'instant Wide is the latest instant camera product from Lomography that provides digital port. Its the first Lomography camera to use Fuji Instax Wide instant film, which has wider shot area as much as twice of Fuji Instax Mini.
