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The first interactive story experience to generate a physical object, Body/Mind/Change, a TIFF and Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab (CFC Media Lab) co-production starring David Cronenberg, is now open for adventurers who want to explore the plausible science fiction found in Cronenberg’s films as fact.  Follow the master’s lead on the Body/Mind/Change site to create a next generation bio-tech recommendation engine, called Personal-On-Demand (POD). Body/Mind/Change provides an opportunity for participants to explore the dark landscape where David Cronenberg’s stories live and experience first-hand the emotional steps involved in merging with technology to transform and evolve oneself. Read the rest of this entry »

Surrey-based QImaging has announced the official launch of its new optiMOS Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera for fluorescence microscopy. An alternative to traditional CCD cameras, optiMOS captures fast cellular dynamic events across a larger field of view without compromising sensitivity. optiMOS is suited for a broad range of fluorescence microscopy applications. The camera is ideal for cell biologists using live cell, multicolor fluorescence; biophysicists studying membrane dynamics and protein and lipid trafficking; as well as neuroscientists looking at ion transport such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging and ratiometric imaging. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund has announced that the French Regional Pre-development and Development programs targeted to Québec producers are now closed due to a high number of eligible applications received. The CMF will no longer be accepting applications from applicants who wish to receive funds for their French regional pre-development and development projects. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras Point Grey has announced the release of the all new Cricket® IP security camera family. The Cricket IP camera packs exceptional imaging quality and rich IP surveillance features into a low cost, PoE-enabled network camera. The first two available Cricket models offer 720p and 1080p resolutions at 60 fps, using Sony® Exmor® CMOS sensors suitable for challenging low-light conditions and dynamic scenes. Read the rest of this entry »

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is looking for a Vice-President, Policy candidate who could become an expert on video game law and policy within Canada. Reporting to the President & CEO and working within an effective and dynamic team based in Toronto, the Vice-President, Policy will represent the Canadian video game industry through monitoring, analyzing and influencing issues and legislation affecting the industry in Canada and internationally. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Women In Communications (CWC) has been offered a wonderful opportunity to have one of its members interviewed on Bob Scully’s The World Show. Lynda Partner, CWC Board Member and Eric Melka, the CEO of Redline Communications, a top 10 Canadian wireless company have made this offer available to showcase an amazing women innovator in communications and technology in Canada. We all know that women do things differently, so CWC is looking for women in business who have innovated and succeeded. They can be entrepreneurs who run their own businesses, or intrapreneurs who have created change and positive business results within large companies. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo is giving Wii U owners the chance to get fit for free. Starting November 1, Wii U owners who own a Wii Balance Board accessory and have access to a broadband Internet connection will be able to download a free trial version of Wii Fit U from the Nintendo eShop. The trial software is not an abbreviated version of the game – it’s the full Wii Fit U experience. The trial will be downloadable from the Nintendo eShop between November 1st 2013 and January 31st 2014, and will work for 31 days from when it is first played. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Rocketcases has announced the Woody Hybrid – rugged 100% real dark walnut cases for iPhone 5s, 5, 4 and 4s.  The Woody Hybrid protects your iPhone from falls and scratches with an optimal combination of real dark walnut wood for beauty and strength with matte polymer rubber sides for shock absorption and durability.  The ultimate in style and functionality, the Woody Hybrid is higher quality, tougher and lighter weight than other cases with less bulk, barely changing the size of the iPhone — adding only 2mm of thickness.  In addition, the Woody Hybrid provides easy access to all ports, volume buttons, and mute switch. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced a new Open House event for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. Starting now and running until November 4, anyone can join in the quest to loot, slash and hack their way to fame and fortune in Opulencia. The Open House allows anyone that signs up a chance to get a sneak preview of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot while the game is still in closed beta. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Multi-Channel Network BroadbandTV has announced a strategic partnership with top YouTube talent management company Atomic Partners, which is based in New York City. The exclusive deal brings together the scale and reach of the leading MCN with deep talent management expertise from the New York agency. The partnership brings a number of premium channels to BroadbandTV’s growing MCN network, including: KYR SP33DY, Woodysgamertag and Videogames. Read the rest of this entry »