The new Apple TV 4K brings Ultra HD resolution and HDR

Apple reveled its new Apple TV 4K set top box now with HDR functionality and featuring a new 4K user interface as well as HDR (High Dynamic Range) colour gamut for truer to life details.

Apple has also announced various content deals bringing 4K content from various studios to Apple TV. Aside from from iTunes, Apple will also feature Netflix and Amazon Prime content in Ultra HD quality as well. Canada, along with Austrailia, are getting Apple TV 4K services later this month. Other countries. Apple VP Eddy Cue also announced that live news and live sports will be coming to the Apple TV app.

Featuring an Apple A10X Fusion chip, the Apple TV 4K also has a gaming play as evidenced by a demo during the event.

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE and Watch OS 4 launch today

Apple today released the Apple Watch Series 3, which is an updated version of its wearable which it released two years ago. The Apple Watch has found a niche in health tracking, notifications as well as specific advantages for runners and swimmers. The newest version features an LTE variant which.

Watch OS 4 Comes to customers on September 19.

Apple Watch Series 3 2ill have LTE connectivity which will be tied in to user's iPhone number. It will be able to stream music from Apple Music, it also comes with a barometer. Apple's Jeff Williams admitted that having LTE on the Apple Watch as a goal since day one, but the technology was not there.

As with most Apple Watch releases, Apple has also announced new straps including collaborations with Hermes and Nike. Series 1 Apple Watches will be available for US $249. Non cellular and cellular models of the Series 3 will be available for pre-order September 15 with a September 22 launch date.

Anki's Cozmo Robot is now available in Japan, Germany, UK, France and Nordic countries

Anki is bringing its learning robot to more countries starting today. Cozmo is finally ready for his global debut! Currently out in the U.S. and Canada, but this month, we add Japan, Germany, UK, France, and the Nordic countries to the list.     

We’ve been working on Cozmo since 2011 and he still continues to evolve everyday. We’re not just launching Cozmo around the world this month, we’re also updating the whole experience for everyone. In June, I mentioned that  alongside a new Collector’s Edition of Cozmo, we’d have some big updates coming. Well, the first of those updates is here and it changes the way you’ll interact with Cozmo on a day-to-day basis. 

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Best Buy Canada showcases emerging technology at the Best Buy Life and Tech Expo

Toronto:  Best Buy Canada takes over Canada's busiest intersection and Yonge and Dundas Square for this year's Best Buy Life & Tech Expo – a free event offering an interactive look at the latest and greatest in emerging technology.

The three-day long expo from September 12^th to 14^th boasts one of the country’s largest consumer technology showcases featuring more than 60 top exhibitors from around the globe.

This year’s event presents the most innovative and advanced technologies in market – everything from drones, virtual reality, wearables and more – with a special focus on three product categories that are helping to improve Canadian lives: smart homes, connected health, and connected toys and games. I’ve included a sneak peak of the latest product offerings below along with a list of participating vendors.