Microsoft earlier this month confirmed that its first Canadian Microsoft Store would open on November 16th at the Yorkdale Mall in Toronto. It turns out that Microsoft is planning to have more than one store in Canada in time for the holidays. It will also open a number of pop-up brick-and-mortar Holiday Stores in Burnaby (Metropolis at Metrotown), Edmonton (West […]
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First Canadian Microsoft store to open in Toronto on November 16th
Microsoft confirmed in July that its first Canadian store would open at the Yorkdale Mall in Toronto later this year. At the time, no date was given as to when it would open. We now have that last piece of the puzzle. Mark November 16th on your calendars. Right after Windows 8 (and hopefully Windows Phone 8) is announced and […]
Rovio to launch Bad Piggies on September 27th
Rovio today announced that the pigs that have been bombarded (for good reason?) for nearly three years by the Angry Birds will now have their chance to take the fight back to the birds. In Bad Piggies, players will finally get the chance to play as the pigs. And there will not be a slingshot in sight. “There’s a lot […]
IFA 2012: Samsung ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet announced
Along with its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the ATIV S, Samsung today unveiled its first Windows RT tablet, the ATIV Tab. Samsung ATIV Tab specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Microsoft Windows RT Cellular connectivity: None Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC Display: 10.1-inch HD (1366×768) Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 2GB RAM Storage: 32/64GB internal […]
Rumour: Samsung to launch ATIV Tab 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet
With Samsung expected to launch its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone as the ATIV S, it should come as no surprise that Samsung’s first Windows RT tablet has also been leaked as the ATIV Tab. The Verge reports that the Samsung ATIV Tab tablet will have the following specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Microsoft Windows RT Display: 10.1-inch Input: […]
Samsung transforming notebook teased in image and video
Samsung looks set to have a busy IFA 2012 event. It has posted the following image to its Samsung Notebook Facebook page, adding “Don’t worry, it’s just around the corner…”: The image reveals what appears to be a transforming notebook powered by Windows 8. Such a concept device, with a detachable keyboard and stylus pen slot, was first teased at […]
Samsung trademarks Ativ Tab and Ativ S brand names
Samsung’s branding for upcoming Windows Phone 8 smartphones and Windows 8 tablets may have been revealed. The company recently registered two new brand names: Ative Tab and Ativ S, giving us a hint as to what it may have in mind. It may use the Ativ brand much as it already uses the Galaxy name for its Android devices. The […]
Rumour: Microsoft Surface for Windows RT to sell for US$199
This rumour will do little to appease Acer Chairman and Chief Executive J.T. Wang after his warning to Microsoft earlier this month. Engadget has learned that Microsoft will begin selling its Surface for Windows RT tablet on October 26th, the same day that Windows 8 launches. The launch date itself may not be an issue but the price will likely […]