Apple to bundle Beats headphones with new iPads and Macs for students

Apple is giving incentives to students buying new Macs or iPads. With the purchase of a Mac from an Apple Store, students are given Beats free, with the option of choosing from Beats Solo3, Powerbeats3 or BeatsX. Students who buy iPad Pro will be provided BeatsX free, with the option to upgrade styles to Powerbeats3 for an additional $50, or Beats Solos3 for $150 more. Mac mini excluded. In addition to receiving Beats headphones, students can take advantage of saving through Apple’s education pricing for students.

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Dixie Outlet Mall enters world of VR

The world of virtual reality is about hit the back to school shopping crowd with an adventure experience at Toronto's Dixie Outlet Mall. From August 12 to September 4, visitors to the mall are invited to check out the new VR Experience Lounge as they take a break from their busy shopping time.

A new theme will be offered at the lounge for a difference experience each week and will engage shoppers in the latest virtual reality technology using Samsung Gear VR. Explore oceans, safaris, other travel and more, while uncovering back-to-school offers.  Complimentary wi-fi and snacks. Visitors to the lounge will also be entered for a chance to win a $500 back-to-school shopping spree. Needless to say, this is where we will find the patiently waiting parents.

Dixie Outlet Mall is home to over 120 retailers and is one of Canada's largest enclosed outlet shopping centres. 

Top 10 Back-To-School Online Safety Tips

Parents are in back-to-school mode now with last minute shopping for books, pencils, shoes and even mobile devices and laptops. But while we're making all those decisions it's also a good time to sit down with our kids to review online etiquette and safety tips. Yes, teens will roll their eyes and give you that "ya, I know" look but it's ultimately our responsibility, as parents, to nag the heck out of them (kidding! sort of) and to reinforce, what they may, or may not, know. 

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Apple's back to school promo gives a $110 gift card with every new Mac

Anyone buying a new Mac for back to school by September 9 will receive a $110 gift card from Apple for use on accessories, apps, music or movies to complement their new device. This is in addition to education pricing, which is in effect for students with valid IDs.