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Adobe abandoning Flash for mobile devices opens door to HTML5
November 10, 2011 – 11:17 am
Adobe abandoning Flash for mobile devices opens door to HTML5

By Ted Kritsonis

Adobe’s announcement yesterday that it would no longer support Flash in mobile devices after version 11.1 is a bold move that opens the door for HTML5 as the new standard for rich web content on smartphones and tablets.

Sony Ericsson launches Xperia ray smartphone
November 3, 2011 – 1:26 pm
Sony Ericsson launches Xperia ray smartphone

By Ted Kritsonis

At a launch event in downtown Toronto last night, Sony Ericsson and Telus came together to unveil and launch the Xperia ray, an Android smartphone with a smaller footprint that may turn out to be a hit with female consumers.

The next wave of tablet competition for the iPad – three products to watch for
November 1, 2011 – 8:51 am
The next wave of tablet competition for the iPad – three products to watch for

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The tablet revolution is in full swing and we are looking forward to some fresh new products in the pipeline.

Techy way to spice up that costume for Halloween!
October 28, 2011 – 10:12 am
Techy way to spice up that costume for Halloween!

By Tim Teatro

Ever wanted to make your own Halloween costume, or personalize one you bought from the store? There can only be so many devils and naughty kitties at one party! If you’ve got the artistic spark, then the Arduino LilyPad can help you put a little techy spice into your clothing.

iPhone 4S – the start of something big?
October 27, 2011 – 11:45 am
iPhone 4S – the start of something big?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s new iPhone 4S may be seen on the surface as an iterative upgrade to its predecessor, the popular iPhone 4. Same form factor, same screen size but now powered with a faster dial-core Apple A5 processor, much improved graphics performance and slightly faster Internet access speeds. However, it may be the start of something much bigger.

New options for frustrated tablet typists
October 25, 2011 – 9:50 am
New options for frustrated tablet typists

By Lee Rickwood

Added intelligence, new hardware and software tools make for better – if not safer – tablet typing.

5 Smartphone features worth looking out for
October 21, 2011 – 5:22 pm
5  Smartphone features worth looking out for

 
 
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
More than tablets or even notebooks, smartphones are becoming the most personal technology we have. Small, powerful and always available, smartphones have evolved from being mere communication devices.

Is Motorola’s new RAZR cutting edge enough?
October 19, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Is Motorola’s new RAZR cutting edge enough?

Photos and text by Ted Kritsonis

Motorola’s most popular line of phones, the RAZR, is back, only this time it has to compete in the smartphone realm. Being on hand at Tuesday’s announcement in New York, we tackle the basics on what the new-look RAZR offers and what won’t be crossing the border into Canada.

RIM risks future on unified mobile operating system
October 18, 2011 – 8:28 pm
RIM risks future on unified mobile operating system

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

RIM launched a unified BBX OS for smartphones and for the PlayBook during its DevCon in San Francisco and hopes to entice developers to continue supporting the once dominant smartphone maker.

Rogers LTE network review: How fast can it go?
October 17, 2011 – 2:16 pm
Rogers LTE network review: How fast can it go?

By Ted Kritsonis

Now that Rogers LTE network has spread from Ottawa to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, just how fast does it actually go?

New Wireless and Mobile Services for Pro Sports, Top Concerts, Live Event Venues
October 10, 2011 – 9:23 am
New Wireless and Mobile Services for Pro Sports, Top Concerts, Live Event Venues

By Lee Rickwood

Twenty or 30 or 40 thousand people, all together in one place with one shared interest. It’s an instant social network, just waiting to be connected by new wireless technology installed in sports and concert venues.

Steve Jobs helped me ‘think different’
October 6, 2011 – 12:38 pm
Steve Jobs helped me ‘think different’

By Ted Kritsonis

In light of Steve Jobs’ passing, there have been no shortage of articles exemplifying just how much of an impact this man had on the way people thought about technology. I count myself among them, though I didn’t really realize who he actually was until the late 1990s.