The IT Nerd

As technology increasingly powers how we work, stay connected, and navigate everyday life, many shoppers are prioritizing gifts that offer lasting value beyond the celebration itself. For both grads and dads, practical tech is becoming a go-to choice, helping them stay productive, organized, creative, and connected as they take on new responsibilities and routines. 

For Father’s Day, Samsung is seeing interest in technology that helps dad’s pursue hobbies, stay connected with family, capture important moments, and simplify everyday tasks. For graduates, technology continues to play a critical role as they transition into careers, new cities, and independent living, with devices that support productivity, creativity, communication, and personal organization becoming increasingly essential. 

With major marathons like Boston and London just wrapping and the Toronto Marathon this weekend, running is back in focus, and it is no longer just about race day. From packed run clubs to first-time 5Ks, more people are embracing running as an accessible, everyday way to support both physical and mental wellbeing. 

In Canada, nearly 1 in 4 households report going for a run or jog regularly, with that momentum reflected locally as the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon surpassed 30,000 participants in 2025 and continues to see strong demand for 2026. 

As running becomes routine, there is also increased demand for wearables that go beyond basic run tracking and help people train smarter, recover properly, and stay consistent.  

Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem reflects this shift, bringing together performance, recovery, and lifestyle insights in one connected experience: 

• Galaxy Watch8 Series: 
  Including Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, this lineup supports structured activity tracking with features like Running Coach, advanced heart rate monitoring, and Workout Routine. Beyond workouts, tools like Energy Score provide a snapshot of daily readiness by factoring in sleep, activity, and recovery data. 
• Galaxy Watch Ultra (Navy): 
  Designed for more demanding environments, Galaxy Watch Ultra offers enhanced durability (IP68), extended battery life, and Dual Frequency GPS for precise tracking. While suited for high-intensity and outdoor use, it also integrates with broader health tracking, making it a versatile option for users balancing performance and everyday wellness. 
• Galaxy Ring: 
  Galaxy Ring brings a more lightweight, continuous approach to health tracking, with a strong focus on sleep and recovery. With insights into sleep stages, stress, and overall recovery, it’s designed to complement daytime activity tracking and provide a more complete picture of user health. 
• Samsung Health: 
  Samsung Health unifies data across devices, offering a holistic view of activity, sleep, and recovery over time, supporting not just training goals, but broader lifestyle and wellness habits. 

Samsung Canada has announced the winners of its 2025–2026 Solve for Tomorrow program. Now in its 11th year, this annual nationwide competition challenges Canadian students in grades 6-12 to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to develop innovative solutions for the most pressing issues in their local communities.

After months of research, prototyping, and collaboration, the eight National Finalist teams presented their projects live at Samsung Canada Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, to a panel of expert judges. The competition encourages students to turn local insights into broader solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive, and connected future.

The 2025–2026 Solve for Tomorrow winners are:

• First Place + School for Tomorrow Title: St. Malachy’s Memorial High School (Saint John, New Brunswick)
• Project: Bio-based chitosan hydrogel electrodes for ECG monitoring and biosensors
• Prize: $50,000 Samsung technology vouchers for their school. St. Malachy’s Memorial High School also earns the “School for Tomorrow” title, recognizing their outstanding leadership in innovative, community-led education.
• Second Place: Burnaby South Secondary School (Burnaby, British Columbia)
• Prize: $20,000 Samsung technology voucher for their school.
• Third Place: Central Peel Secondary School (Brampton, Ontario)
• Prize: $10,000 Samsung technology voucher for their school.
• Fan Favourite Award: Central Peel Secondary School (Brampton, Ontario)
• Prize: $5,000 Samsung technology voucher for their school. This award, determined by public vote, celebrates the project that most resonated with the Canadian community.

In addition, all eight finalist schools will each receive a $5,000 Samsung e-voucher for their school for the purchase of Samsung technology.

Since 2015, Solve for Tomorrow has been a cornerstone of Samsung Canada’s global citizenship commitment to education, AI innovation, and youth development. To date, the contest has reached over 40,000 students and 1,500 schools nationwide, investing more than $1,000,000 in classroom technology, grants, and mentorship.

To learn more about Solve for Tomorrow and explore the details of this year’s winning projects, visit www.samsung.com/ca/solve.

Between managing busy mornings, staying on top of family schedules, and carving out a rare moment to herself, most moms aren’t asking for more. They’re asking for a little time back. This Mother’s Day, Samsung’s latest devices are designed to do exactly that: simplify the day-to-day, capture the moments that matter, and create space to recharge.

Below are a few gift ideas perfect for every kind of mom.

Together, Samsung’s ecosystem works seamlessly in the background, helping mom stay organized, connected, and present, without adding more to her plate. And to give mom that extra peace of mind, Samsung also offers Samsung Care+ as a safety blanket.

Samsung Electronics Canada has launched Samsung True North Tunes, an artist-first contest that gives emerging Canadian musicians a new opportunity to share their original music and reach listeners across the country. 

Through the contest, selected artists will be featured on the Samsung True North Tunes website and gain access to opportunities — from curated playlists, exclusive experiences and swag, to mentorship and broader exposure for the top selected artists. Submissions are open to artists of all genres, with a focus on originality and creative expression. 

Samsung True North Tunes is developed in partnership with Collective Arts, bringing together cultural and media voices to amplify emerging talent and connect artists with fans across Canada. 

Open Call for Emerging Canadian Artists 

Starting March 20, emerging artists across Canada can submit their original music through the True North Tunes website: truenorthtunesmusic.ca. Submissions are open to artists of all genres and backgrounds, and are free to enter, with a focus on originality and creative expression. 

The program will take place across three stages. A panel of judges will first select the Top 100 artists, followed by two rounds of public voting to determine the Top 20 and final Top 3. As artists advance, they’ll gain access to mentorship, studio recording time, and live performance opportunities, including a series of live sessions and events curated and hosted by Collective Arts, alongside Samsung technology and additional prizing. For full program details and timing, please visit our website. 

Program timeline: 

• March 20 – May 15: Artist submissions open 
• June 15: Top 100 announced, curated by judges 
• July 14: Top 20 announced following public voting 
• August 11: Top 3 announced following public voting 

Samsung today announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices that bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations — including enriched Awesome Intelligence — to more users worldwide. The latest Galaxy A series reflects Samsung’s commitment to expanding AI capabilities across more devices and empowering more users to harness the power of intuitive AI that simplifies everyday tasks. Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G strengthen the experiences users rely on every day with upgrades to performance, camera and display, alongside durability and security features. With long-term security support, the new Galaxy A series is built for the long-haul. Leading the lineup is the Galaxy A57 5G, featuring a slimmer, more refined design and upgraded AI-powered capabilities that make it the most powerful Galaxy A series device yet.

Enriched Awesome Intelligence Designed for Everyday Life

Through the latest One UI 8.5, Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G extend Samsung’s latest AI innovations to more users, with Awesome Intelligence that helps people get more things done with ease while unlocking new ways to create and stay productive.

Voice Transcription is new to the Voice Recorder app, making it easier to revisit important details from meetings, lectures or calls by quickly transcribing and translating call recordings or turning voicemail audio into text. AI Select is easier to access with a long press on the Edge Panel, surfacing relevant actions directly on the screen to extract text or create content without manually selecting items. AI Select also supports Drag & Drop in Multi-Window layout, allowing users to easily move images into Samsung Notes or Photo Editor for faster editing and improved productivity.

Awesome Intelligence makes everyday photo editing easier than ever. Object Eraser now delivers more natural results when removing unwanted distractions, like a passerby in the background or clutter in a café. On Galaxy A57 5G, Best Face supports more photos and continuous shooting, making it easier to capture the perfect group photos where everyone looks their best. Fan favourite tools like Filters and Edit Suggestions help users quickly refine and share moments without extra effort, while Galaxy A57 5G also features Auto Trim for even easier video editing.

Circle to Search with Google adds multi-object recognition so users can easily explore multiple items in an image at once — from an outfit to surrounding accessories — all in one search.

The new Galaxy A series expands Awesome Intelligence experiences with a choice of agents designed to simplify everyday tasks from search to organizing plans or easily adjusting settings. As a conversational device agent, upgraded Bixby lets users intuitively control Galaxy settings and features using natural language, while Gemini navigates complex tasks across native Galaxy apps and select third-party apps to support faster, more intuitive interactions.

Awesome Camera to Capture Clearer Photos and Videos, Day or Night

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into mobile experiences, camera performance remains essential to delivering the everyday usability and satisfaction users expect.

Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G deliver brighter, clearer visuals powered by the upgraded camera hardware and an improved Image Signal Processor (ISP). The devices feature a versatile triple-camera system, led by a 50MP main sensor, delivering sharp, detailed images across a wide range of lighting conditions without the need for manual adjustments.

When the lights go down, the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G camera adapts seamlessly with Nightography, capturing clear and true-to-life photos and videos even in low light conditions.

Galaxy A57 5G takes photography a step further with enhanced image processing that sharpens detail and reduces noise for even clearer, more vibrant results. It delivers rich contrast and balanced colour even in challenging light, and with a faster shutter speed, users can instantly capture fleeting moments faster and with improved clarity.

Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G also benefit from AI-based subject recognition and scene optimization to balance portraits, preserve natural skin tones and create clearer background separation. When the moment calls for a wider perspective, the ultra-wide lens captures more in every group photo or landscape view, while the 5MP macro camera reveals fine details up close for added creative flexibility.

Performance for Streaming and Multitasking

Galaxy A57 5G delivers an improved design and performance, combining upgraded CPU, GPU and NPU to deliver improved performance with its sleek and light form. Built for smooth streaming, scrolling and content creation, its refined design features a glossy finish and distinctive triple-camera island for a standout modern look that feels comfortable in-hand.

Despite its slimmer profile, Galaxy A57 5G packs powerful performance. Its 5,000mAh battery supports up to two days of use — powering everything from filming and editing to viewing on the go. Super Fast Charging 2.0 reaches up to 60% in around 30 minutes for a quick boost before heading out, while a 13% larger vapor chamber helps sustain performance during extended gaming or recording. Slimmer bezels and a bright Super AMOLED + display with Vision Booster on both models ensure an immersive, clear viewing experience indoors and outside.

Built for everyday use, Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, adding protection in real-world environments and offering users peace of mind when accidents happen.

Long-Term Support and Foundational Security

Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G reinforce Samsung’s commitment to device longevity, giving users the confidence to rely on their device for years to come.

Samsung provides a fortified layer of device safety, transparency and user choice with Knox Vault, a hardware-based, tamper-resistant security solution. Galaxy A series offers users holistic protection through innovative security and privacy features including Security & Privacy Dashboard, Auto Blocker, Private Sharing, Theft Protection as well as the new Private Album, a Gallery feature that allows users to lock away personal media quickly and easily. Unlike traditional safeguards, the latest A series devices also proactively notify users about potential risks with Privacy Alerts, which are intelligent notifications that offer clearer insight and control over location permissions or suspicious monitoring of sensitive data. Together, these enhancements make security feel as intuitive as the rest of the experience, making device protection easier than ever for everyone.

Availability

Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G will be available starting April 9 in select markets. Galaxy A57 5G will be offered in Awesome Navy, while Galaxy A37 5G comes in Awesome Charcoal. For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive coverage optimized to users’ device needs, including tailored benefits that help protect the device’s value.

Spring is a natural moment to refresh the devices Canadians rely on every day. Samsung’s latest Galaxy lineup introduces updated AI capabilities, performance upgrades, and deeper ecosystem integration across mobile, audio, wearables, and PC. 

Here are a few standout devices, each defined by the core innovations driving them: 

• For AI-powered mobile experiences, Galaxy S26 Series (Starting at $1,249.99 CAD) 
  Including Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, the latest S series is powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) and introduces expanded on-device AI. Features like Now Nudge enable context-aware assistance, Notification Intelligence prioritizes key alerts, and Circle to Search 3.0 supports multi-object recognition. Privacy Screen adds pixel-level display protection, while Nightography Video enhances low-light capture. 
• For AI productivity and PC performance, Galaxy Book6 Series (Starting at $1,449.99 CAD) 
  Including Galaxy Book6 and Galaxy Book6 Pro, the lineup combines Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with AI-driven productivity tools. The Pro model features a high-resolution AMOLED display with HDR support and variable refresh rate, alongside extended battery life and seamless continuity across Galaxy devices. 
• For advanced audio and intelligent controls, Galaxy Buds4 Series (Starting at $249.99 CAD) 
  Including Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, the series introduces upgraded 2-way speakers (Pro), 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, and adaptive noise control. AI integrations enable voice access to Gemini, Bixby, and Perplexity, with new head gesture controls offering hands-free call management. 
• For health tracking and wearable performance, Galaxy Watch8 Series (Starting at $499.99 CAD) 
  Including Galaxy Watch8 (40mm/44mm) and Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46mm), the series features a new 3nm chipset, expanded storage, and enhanced sensor capabilities. Updates include improved sleep analysis, activity tracking, and gesture controls, with the Classic model adding a rotating bezel and quick-access button. 
• For device protection and lifecycle value, Samsung Care+ 
  Samsung Care+ provides coverage with unlimited repairs using Samsung-certified parts, free device replacement for loss, and worldwide repair support. Designed to maintain device performance and value over time, it offers an alternative to traditional carrier insurance with broader global coverage. 

For a limited time, until April 2, Canadian customers can access launch offers including 25% off Samsung Care+ for Galaxy S26 Ultra and 15% off across Galaxy S26 and S26+, Galaxy Buds4 series, and Galaxy Book6 series. 

More details are available at samsung.com/ca . 

Following the recent unveiling at Unpacked, Samsung’s newest Galaxy devices are now officially available in stores and online across Canada. 

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, including the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, brings next-generation performance, AI-powered experiences, and enhanced camera capabilities to Samsung’s flagship lineup. Joining the launch is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Series and the new Samsung Galaxy Book6 Series, expanding the Galaxy ecosystem with upgraded audio and AI-powered productivity. 

For more information about the Galaxy S26 series and and the other products that are now available, please visit Samsung Canada.

Today at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco, Samsung has announced its newest product lineup including the highly anticipated Galaxy S26 Series. This new device lineup includes the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, all of which will be available for pre-order beginning February 25th. In addition to the Galaxy S26 lineup, Samsung has also unveiled the newest Galaxy Buds4 lineup, consisting of the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro along with the latest Galaxy Book.

In terms of pricing, here you go:

Galaxy Buds Pricing

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Pricing

Galaxy Book Pricing

As Samsung Electronics prepares to unveil the next evolution of the Galaxy AI phone, on February 25, fans who register and complete a short survey by February 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET will have the chance to win two tickets to one of the Toronto BTS concerts in August 2026. Registered participants will also receive an exclusive $50 e-voucher toward their next eligible Galaxy device.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will introduce a new era of Galaxy AI, a mobile experience designed to remove friction from everyday tasks and deliver intelligence that feels personal, adaptive and seamlessly integrated from the moment your device is in your hand.

As AI becomes central to how people work, create and connect, Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI phone is built to simplify daily interactions, anticipate needs in real time and bring users closer to the moments that matter most.

The BTS ticket opportunity reflects Samsung Canada’s commitment to creating meaningful experiences that go beyond technology, connecting fans to the music, culture and communities they love.

Galaxy Unpacked will stream live globally on February 25, 2026 via Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel.

Consumers can register now at https://www.samsung.com/ca/unpacked/ to receive exclusive updates and pre-event benefits, as well as the chance to win BTS concert tickets and a $50 e-voucher, before registration closes on February 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET.