Samsung is going for the Hi-Fi speaker and dock segment

Samsung Canada recently launched their line of audio docks that are designed to interface with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth, AllShare and AirPlay, including the DA-E750 which integrates a vaccuum tube.

According to Samsung, this is world’s first multi-device audio dock system featuring vacuum tube technology. Designed to work with Samsung GALAXY and other mainstream mobile devices like Apple's iPhone. Combining vacuum tube and digital amplifiers, it is a must have at home and in the office for trendsetters who enjoy premium sound quality.

This is Samsung's first foray into the premium Hi-Fi accessory market. Pricing and availability information was not revealed.

Microsoft reveals new logo and branding

Microsoft has revealed its new logo and branding in advance of some heavy product launches in the coming months. The back-to-basics logo and simpliied font seems to mirror the look and feel of the new Windows 8 interface which borrows heavily from Windows Phone (or the user interface previously known as Metro). 

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Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference descends on Toronto

Downtown Toronto plays host to 15,000 Microsofties this week for the yearly Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference taking place from July 8-12 at the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto is expected to earn upwards of $50 million for hosting the conference according to Tourism Toronto.

This is a particularly significant conference for Microsoft which is slated to launch the Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 is coming this Fall. The new OS has been redesigned from the ground up for multi-touch operation and will run on tablets that can double as full-featured PCs.  Windows 8 will be offered as a $40.00 upgrade to users of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. This high profile conference may generate more interest in Toronto as a world class convention city for the technology sector.

Philippines tops list of countries following the NBA on Social Networks

The National Basketball Association (NBA), which has a record 278 million fans following the NBA, teams and players globally on social media, today announced that the Philippines tops the list of countries following the league on Facebook and Twitter outside the United States and China.  

During The Finals, the NBA will use social media to provide coverage and interact with fans around the world in real time. 

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