Leading flash memory company Kingston Technology is the first to bring a 128GB USB flash stick to market -- on a made-to-order basis. While I've got some serious geek envy going on (with my lousy 8GB stick in my jeans' pocket), the price will be an obstacle for many.
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In case you haven't heard the news, Montreal-based SkySurf Canada has won a license for inflight Internet and is looking to partner with Air Canada and other airlines. Is Wi-Fi something you want in the friendly skies?
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Tech Talk listeners call in with their favourite websites, and why. We also talk with PayPal Canada about sending money to family and friends with no transaction fees.
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It’s said that good things come in small packages. Flip Video’s line of ultra-small camcorders proves this can be true, so long as you’re prepared for a few trade-offs.
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Whoever said you can't make any money creating games for the iPhone probably isn't an armchair angler. Freeplay, the talented folks behind the popular app Flick Fishing has reached an impressive milestone.
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Sad but true, death can be great for business. Just as a talented painter rarely sees the true value of their canvases while alive, the sudden and tragic death of the world’s biggest pop star has shot his music to the top of the Internet download charts.
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Although people should be vigilant against hackers, malware and viruses at all times, be especially careful with any messages promising more information on the three recent celebrity deaths.
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LG Canada has announced further details on its 2nd annual LG Canadian Texting Championship finals, to be held in Toronto this Monday, June 29, at Yonge-Dundas Square. If you're in the area, it might just pay off to drop in and show off your texting skills.
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For years, Canadians, such as your struly, watched enviously as U.S. friends streamed Netflix movies to their PCs or TVs. Frustrated I was, as there was no way to do this in the Great White North. Well, today Zip.ca, the popular DVD rental service that sends discs to your door, will announce movie streaming for Canadians.
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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince will be the first Canadian release to make use of new technology that translates on-screen action into movement that audience members can feel through their seats.
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