Audio / Video

Toshiba Releases its First Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Toshiba of Canada has released its first portable Bluetooth speakers to the market. The TY-SP1 ($69.99) model can fit in one's pocket, while the TY-SP3 ($119.99) can be carried in a purse or a smaller pack.

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Custom Installation

EXCLUSIVE: New Muskoka Owner Returns to AVU Fold

Trevor Thomas, a veteran of 25 years in Canadian CE retailing, has bought Muskoka Audio Video and returned it to the Audio Video Unlimited group.

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Latest Issue

Vol. 38 No. 4

Cellular & Wireless

Four Guest Speakers Announced for Canadian Wireless Trade Show

The Canadian Wireless Trade Show has confirmed a number of guest speakers for its third annual event. It will take place September 25-26 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

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Digital Imaging

Nikon Adds Fast Portrait Lens to 1 Nikkor Lineup

Nikon Canada Inc. has announced a new short telephoto lens for its Nikon 1 system of mirrorless cameras. The 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens provides the same field-of-view as an 86mm lens on a 35mm film SLR. That focal length and the lens' wide maximum aperture make it ideal for portraiture and available-light photography, Nikon Canada notes.

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Recent Headlines

LCBO Strike Could Go into Effect Friday: What Will You Do?

While the LCBO isn't a retailer that would typically be covered by Marketnews, the organization could go on strike by Friday, and that should be of a concern to many of us. Disagree? Take a look around at CE industry events and tell me that our cohorts don't like the odd adult beverage.

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Recent Headlines

Haier Appoints New Senior V.P. of Sales & Marketing for Home Appliances & Home Comfort

Home appliance and consumer electronics company, Haier America, has appointed Rian Cain Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Home Appliances and Home Comfort.

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Recent Headlines

Ohio Resident Responsible for 50 Billionth App Store Download

Apple Inc. has confirmed that Brandon Ashmore of Mentor, OH, is the man responsible for the 50 billionth App Store download. For the record, he set the milestone by downloading Say the Same Thing by Space Inch, LLC.

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