Unboxing the Xbox One X

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I had a rare opportunity to try the new Xbox One X today. This super console is the most powerful gaming machine ever made. The spec sheet of this console is simply staggering. It has up to 40 per cent more computing power than any other console. It is designed for 4K gaming as well as HDR output on compatible Ultra HD televisions. 

Specs include an 8-core Custom AMD CPU is clocked at 2.3GHz to bring enhanced AI. It has 12 GB of RAM as well as 1 Terabyte of RAM. It is capable of six teraflops of calculation per second (a terfalop is composed of a trillion calculations).  This console will play Xbox One titles (and original Xbox titles as well) with less latency and quicker loading in full 4K and is likely tuned for future VR and AR experiences. 

What's remarkable about the Xbox One is that it is also the smallest console Microsoft has ever made, which is remarkable considering (it does feel dense and powerful, like a dwarf star). Microsoft Canada kindly provided me with an XBox One X review unit. My impressions, based on my unboxing, are that it is similar in size as the Xbox One S but feels more solid and is notably heavier. 

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Drake's "Views" comes out today exclusively on Beats Music

Toronto native and hip hop sensation Drake took to Beats 1 late last night to talk extensively to DJ Zane Lowe about his anticipated album "Views from the 6," which the artist explained was a love letter of sorts to his cty and its people that he worked on during the Winter. "Views" is available exclusively on Apple Music for one week after which it will be available to competing streaming services. The album drops today which is also the first day of sales for his "Summer Sixteen," world tour.

BlackBerry Passport available today from TELUS for $200 on 2-year plans

It seems like TELUS has scored another coup with the BlackBerry Passport. The new device is available starting today on TELUS for $200 on select two-year plans. The BlackBerry Passport will be available in other carriers after Septemeber 30th and is expected to cross over to 30 countries by the end of the year. The not so good news, if you want a contract free Passport, be prepared to pay Canadian $700 for this new device. No surprising since it is an enterprise focused device but I think may consumers will take a shine to this new BlackBerry. 

Update on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 10:56AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Rogers will be carrying the Blackberry Passport at a price of $249.99 on select two year Share Everything plans. Starting today, customers can also reserve their device on our reservation system – it will be available in retail stores and at Rogers.com starting on Wednesday, October 1^st.

ABC teases coverage of tomorrow's 'historic' Apple Event

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We're less than a day away from what feels like the biggest Apple product launch in a while and while we're getting pummeled by tons of speculative posts and stories, no one really has an idea of the magnitude of this announcement except ABC. Their promo above teases a historic announcement and it seems that they've gotten an exclusive. If you're not excited about 'the invite from Apple sent around the world,' this should get you amped. 

CanadianReviewer.com will be covering the event live here in Cupertino and while everyone will get to watch the live stream of the event. We'll make sure to provide reports of the event on our Twitter feed and this page as well as hands on photos and video to follow. It's go time.