Purpose, fashion sense needed in wearables market: IDC

Wearable technology is expected to see "hockey stick growth" in Canada in the coming years, though the gadgets' purpose must be better demonstrated and the products have to look good on people, according to a release from International Data Corp.'s Canadian branch on Monday.

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Bell, Videotron offer high-end WiFi routers

BCE Inc. and Quebecor Inc.'s Videotron have both announced the availability of new high-performance, multi-device WiFi routers available to its customers for an extra cost.

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Middle East, Africa tablet market surges: IDC

The Middle East and Africa saw record growth in their tablet market in the first quarter of this year, despite a general slowdown in this industry's expansion globally, International Data Corp. said in a report released Sunday.

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