Synovate Releases Canadian Technology Dependency Details

A global study of 8,600 individuals in 11 markets by Synovate in December found that 80% of Canadians could not go without Internet connectivity for any period of time. The Internet was considered more popular than television in the study. The study was conducting to assist advertisers in finding the best media and time slots to reach potential customers.

Social media websites like Facebook and the availability of the web on mobile devices were the main reasons for the increased importance. Local and individual marketing is become more prevalent as reaching wider audiences is now something of the past. Print media continues to show poorly in surveys and studies. 33 percent of Canadians can now live without print media with many feeling that it is an optional item they find enjoyable but can live without.

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GameFly Updates GameCenter to 1.1

GameFly has updated their popular iPhone and iPod Touch application GameCenter. The new version GameCenter 1.1 has additional rich content including game screenshots and video trailers. GameCenter is an application that provides every bit of information about a game that a gamer could want. Including such things as articles, previews from users and critics, box art, cheat codes, and game controls.

You can download GameCenter for free at the Apple iTunes App Store. Being the number video game rental source, GameFly wanted a great application where customers and the public could discover all there is to know about the best selling games. With expanded news from Shacknews.com and better search capabilities, GameFly hopes to please the many users that provided feedback for the recent upgrade.

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Easily Improve Windows Vista Performance

According to a recent press release from IObit, there Advanced WindowsCare Personal improves Windows Vista performance with just one click. The free Windows utility does a number of different tasks including fix operating system issues, protect the system, secures user privacy, and tunes Windows. According to the president of IObit, Windows Vista performs poorly on older systems because of its reliance on memory and processing power. Advance WindowsCare allows for much smoother computer usage.

Unlike more complicated and difficult to use solutions, this software performs without much interaction from the user. Bottle-necks, freeze-ups, and spyware are removed seamlessly. Your internet connection speed will also improve, according to the company, with modified network and Windows configuration settings. The software is also compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP if you wish to improve the performance of these systems also.

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Nook Production Increased to Meet Demand

Barnes and Noble released the nook eBook reader shortly before the Christmas holiday season began last year and ran out of inventory according to a recent press release. The book seller quickly increased production and by mid-February was delivering new devices to all its stores nationwide. The device competes with the popular Amazon Kindle and several other eBook readers on the market. It is reasonably at $259 compared to more expensive competitor models. 

Based on Google’s Android operating system, news spread quickly that the device could be hacked and used for other purposes. Developers have been producing other software to run on the device now that access to the operating system has been illegally obtained. These additional unwanted features might actually help Barnes and Noble sell more devices in the long run.

In-store Wi-Fi access allows nook owners to browse millions of eBook offerings with relaxing in the chain’s locations. Free in-store content and special offers makes owners of the eBook device want to bring their readers back to the store whenever possible according to the company.

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