The launch of Nintendo's Wii U is a historic one. Not only will we be seeing Nintendo games in HD for the first time, it's also the first Nintendo console to launch with a new Mario title in 16 years. Seriously, no joke. Back in 1996, Nintendo launched the N64 with Super Mario 64. Sure we've Mario titles since then, but not coinciding with a console launch. Well friends, the wait is over.

New Super Mario Bros U brings a fresh coat of paint to a beloved franchise. Instead of showing off the Wii U's graphical power with a 3D platformer, Nintendo has chosen to stick with the tried and true 2D side-scroller; one you can play with up to 4 of your friends. Multiplayer Mario may not be new, but Nintendo always has a way of taking their franchises to the next level and New Super Mario Bros U is no exception.

If you’re the proud owner of one of Google’s Galaxy Nexux or Nexuz 7 Android tablets then I’m sure you’ll be quite happy to hear that Google has Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on its way to you through an over-the-air update. What's even better is that you don’t have to wait if you don’t want to. Google even lets you manually update your firmware to the latest Jelly Bean build and enjoy all those features before the over-the-air update rolls out to you. That option is only viable for GSM Galaxy Nexus owners, but if you’ve got a Nexus 7 you’re good to go.

One of my favorite aspects of PC gaming is how extreme you can take things. You can really push the limits and create a setup thats amazingly immersive. Sure, you could just click away on the usual keyboard and mouse but if you really want to you can build yourself a complete, hardcore simulation cockpit battlestation. There's really nothing like it, and can be as much fun to set up to your liking as it is to actually use to play games.

As you’re no doubt aware, Windows 8 is finally here. Many new systems are coming pre-loaded with Microsoft’s latest operating systems and purchasers of new Windows 7 PCs are still eligible for Microsofts discounted upgrade offer. Once you’ve got a Windows 8 PC setup in front of you, you may be wondering how you can augment your system to take further advantage of it. With that in mind, there are already a bunch of Windows 8 optimized PC accessories on the market, with more on the way soon.

Its easy to say that we’re living in the digital age and proclaim the dawn of the paperless office but for many, there is simply no substitute for a good pen and paper. Whether in lectures, meetings, or even just a coffee shop, you can’t beat the 1:1 tactile interface and visceral feeling of putting pen to paper. Its what a lot of people are used to and most comfortable with, great for efficient and distraction free note taking.

With gamers getting spoiled for choice this holiday season, one of the biggest titles out now is Assassin’s Creed III from Ubisoft Montreal. This high profile title is one of the most ambitious games in the ever popular Assassin’s Creed franchise to date. This time we see our tale transplanted to the new world where the son of a British father and Mohawk mother struggles through an expansive tale  during the period of American Revolution from 1753 to 1783.

Lytro is one of the coolest cameras on the planet today, offering the world's first light field camera that can focus pictures after they've been taken, and create interactive, living pictures that can be continually refocused online.

With the Wii U's release only days away, there are still a few more third-party ports I didn't have a chance to tell you about.  So far I've covered a wide variety of games and genres, but I haven't covered all the sports games the console will have to offer including NBA 2K13, FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13.  With the help of the innovative new Gamepad, playing these games will be unlike anything you've experienced yet.  

The world’s most famous chef, Jamie Oliver, adds a dash of augmented reality to spice up his cookbooks. I love that he strives for excellence with respect to his brand’s digital strategy.

Let the countdown begin when the entire family will be home for the holidays. Sunday brunch is always a great time for family bonding. While waffles are a popular breakfast item that everyone will enjoy.  Check out these great recipes to indulge during the holidays. 

It's coming...next weekend. The BEST deals of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As one of the most anticipated shopping times of the year, do you know what you'll be looking for?

No longer the new kid on the block, Sonos has managed to distinguish itself as a quality manufacturer since their inception in 2002. Their interesting philosophy to audio engineering focuses primarily on developing accessories which cater specifically to digital sources. It’s a unique approach to speaker design, but can these new configurations outperform their classical counterparts?

Revealed a month ago, the HTC Windows Phone 8X combines the iconic unibody design we saw from the HTC One X, a 4.3-inch super LCD 2 touch screen with HD 720p resolution swathed in Gorilla Glass 2.  Other key features include Beats Audio and a much improved camera.

This year's flavour of Google's Android mobile OS is still called Jelly Bean. Android version 4.2, which comes preloaded to the hotly anticipated Nexus 4 smartphone, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 'Pure Google' tablets.

Older Nexus 7 tablets and last year's Android flagship, the Galaxy Nexus, will be receiving Jelly Bean 4.2 as free OTA (Over the Air) updates so users of these older products will get many of the new features.

If you’re a BlackBerry user, you’ll want to check out the BlackBerry Beta Zone today to check out the new BBM version 7.0 beta program. BBM, the instant messaging client that made BlackBerry smartphones popular with many smartphone owners, has gotten a big update, bringing voice calling over wifi and a number of other improvements! Read on for more details and instructions on how to download.

With the enormous range of headphone brands on the market today, it might be a little jarring figuring out which ones to look out for.  I can sympathize, and often find myself perplexed and overwhelmed by all the diferent names and model numbers.  Experiencing that satisfying, rich bass is amazing enough, but finding a product that effortlessly marries that boom with equally satisfying high end trebles is something else entirely.  Luckily, it looks like Australian brand Audiofly has it down to a tee. Much like the House of Marley series, Audiofly's products prove just how passionate and quality-conscious the team is all while suiting a wide spectrum of listeners.  

Future Shop is currently offering several impressive LG home theatre gift packages. Today we'll be looking at LG’s 55" 3D LED Smart TV bundle, which also includes an 1100 Watt Surround Sound System, a 3D Blu-ray player, and a healthy selection of recent 3D blockbusters. Here’s a more detailed look at each of these components.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II made its historic launch on Monday night, an event that publisher Activision expected to be the biggest entertainment launch of all-time.  With pre-orders exceeding that of last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the franchise is poised to be the top-seller across the entire industry for its fourth consecutive year.

Microsoft has announced great success for their latest entry in the acclaimed Halo franchise, with the Halo 4 launch bringing in more than $220 million worldwide, making it the best launch ever for the series.  The game is on pace to garner $300 million in global sales within its first week at retail.

Engineered specifically for Apple’s Airplay technology, Pioneer enters the fray with the A1, A3, and A4 Wireless Speakers.  So how well do they stack up to comparably priced systems? To answer that question, we’ll need to take a more detailed examination of these three devices.

It looks like RIM will actually stick to a deadline this time. BlackBerry 10 will be officially unveiled at a launch event that will take place in multiple countries (including Canada) on January 30, 2013. In addition to the new platform, the first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones will also be showcased.

For me, autumn is always the best time of the year to get away - the kids are back in school and the crowds are a little lighter in most destinations. And because I love to take loads of pictures, I found a few quick and easy ways to do it right. Here's my very best tips.