Marvel Comics servers jammed offering 700+ free #1 issues

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If you’re a fan of comics, then you’ll be excited to know that for a very limited time, Marvel Comics in an unprecedented reader initiative is making available over 700 of their #1 issues free for download without any cost or obligation. But you’d better hurry it’s only for a a very short while and Marvel’s servers are already jammed up.

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Telus, Rogers and Bell slash iPhone 5 pricing

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If you’re looking for an iPhone 5, now might be a great time to consider one. As rumours of the iPhone 5S and even an iPhone mini continue to circulate, Canada’s three major telcos are offering lowering pricing on the iPhone 5 models with a term plan only, with prices on the 16GB models being made available for under $100 or even free for a refurbished unit with one provider.

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Say goodbye to TweetDeck for iOS, Android and AIR

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Coming this May, you won’t be able to get any further updates to iOS, Android or Adobe AIR version of TweetDeck. This Twitter tracking tool, used to track multiple accounts and even multiple topics in real time will be removed from whichever app store they are currently in.

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Review Razer OUROBOROS ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse

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Any way we can improve game play is a good thing, especially for those of us who struggle to keep up with the pros. One way, of course, is to use a better mouse. We’ve seen a number of them over the years, but the folks at Razer are trying to take it to the next level with the Ouroboros Elite Gaming Mouse .

So let’s review it.   MORE AT G4TV Canada

 

Evernote resets all user passwords after security breach

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At least every second day I get a security alert supposedly from my bank or some other service notifying me that something has gone awry and that I must sign in to fix the problem. More often than not there’s a link embedded in the email that I’m urged to click on immediately. Thus far, virtually all of them have been phishing expeditions by less than scrupulous individuals in an attempt to defraud me. However, one that arrived today from Evernote’s Operations and Security Team is real.

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Review: Fujifilm XF1 retro look with modern features

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While the focus seems to be on how smart phone cameras will replace point and shoot models, it never ceases to amaze me how many more features and how much power and precision is being incorporated into portable point and shoot cameras. While some of the advanced models are not necessarily small, you can still fit them into your pocket.

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Gadget charging rolling luggage soon on the horizon

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To better your traveling experience, Southern California based ECBC has announced a forthcoming collection of rolling garment, back-pack and duffle bags that are designed to get you quicker through security and take advantage of today’s technology.

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Review: NetTALK Duo Wi-Fi VOIP system

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There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of phone lines in my household but truth being told, with Skype, Facetime and my iPhone readily available, I hardly use them. While I’m not sure I’m ready to totally cut out the cord, it would be nice to find a way to cut down some of those monthly expenses.

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Honey, I shrunk the Bluetooth keyboard

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I’ve come across some small portable keyboards in my time, but the FAVI Entertainment: Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is really small. Shaped and sized like a chocolate bar, or maybe a TV remote, it offers a whole lot of functionality in a small package. READ FULL REVIEW AT G4TV CANADA

Valentine’s Day Google doodle honours Ferris wheel creator

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Valentine’s Day might be a day to celebrate love, but it also happens to be the birthday of the creator of the Ferris wheel, the towering amusement park ride that’s commonly associated with dating and couples in love.

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