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Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square transformed into a star-studded wearable tech wonderland. Discover who attended by reading on.

Music fans, get ready to get back on stage this fall with the releases of Guitar Hero Live and Rock Band 4. The latest entries in the quintessential console rhythm games are set to release this fall and  if you pre-order these games online now at Best Buy you will get some bonus content that will help you rock out harder than ever before!

Huge applause goes to the Best Buy Canada team for organizing the #LifeAndTech expo at Dundas Square in Toronto. The day was jam-packed with the latest in wearable technology as well as the chance to immerse into virtual reality. I must preface, I wrote this post at the end of a very long (yet fun) day of tweeting for @BestBuyCanada. In addition, the expo ended with a mesmerizing performance by Bob Marley’s son, Ky-Mani. He jammed out so many great tunes, which included his father’s song “One Love.” I’m high on music! Here’s my full summary of the event.

Ah, September. The month when the fall line-up flood gates open wide and we’re treated to some of the most anticipated video games of the year. With so many incredible titles releasing this month it was too hard to pick my usual five or six favourites, so instead, I’m doing my top ten. Come take a look!  

We’re a day away from Best Buy Canada’s Life and Tech Wearable Tech Expo and Fashion Show. The high-tech, high fashion show takes place twice throughout the day and features an exclusive capsule collection for Best Buy, designed and made by Canadian fashion designer, Sunny Fong. Here’s an advance peek at all the brands that are a part of Fong’s Best Buy collection.  

The fall is fast approaching and with that means another Call of Duty game. This fall gamers will be pleased to see another entry in the Black Ops series. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is set to release on November 6th and if you pre-order now, while quantities last, you will be given access to the fan favourite multiplayer map, NUK3TOWN !

Best Buy will be getting many new, highly anticipated Star Wars themed toys this fall. These toys include the technologically amazing and fantastically fun BB-8. Here are some details on what will be available very soon.

There are a lot of neat new devices available at Best Buy and in the inaugural edition of Gadgetwatch, I’m going to introduce you to a few of them. Whether you’re interested in inspiring the next soccer star, want to spruce up your dinner parties or need something new to take your temperature, it’s all here. Click on to see more!

Samsung has come around and revealed a rounded smartwatch for the first time with the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic. Both models are designed to cater to users who are looking for a timepiece that carries a little more elegance with an everyday look and feel. A number of features have been included to make the watch more useful, tapping into a variety of services and functions the company already offers.

Motorola just unveiled the latest generation of Moto 360 devices at IFA in Berlin, and the whole family of new and improved fashion and health focused Android Wear devices are coming to Best Buy this fall.