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What Apple without Steve Jobs means for the tech world
August 25, 2011 – 3:17 am
What Apple without Steve Jobs means for the tech world

By Ted Kritsonis

Steve Jobs is a visionary who has made design and functionality a hallmark of how technology evolves. What does the future hold without him?

Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion, secures Patent Stockpile
August 15, 2011 – 10:10 am
Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion, secures Patent Stockpile

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

In an unexpected move, Google has transformed from software provider to handset maker by buying Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion.

When it comes to cell phones and Internet service don’t accept the Status Quo
August 2, 2011 – 5:42 pm
When it comes to cell phones and Internet service don’t accept the Status Quo

By Mark Orton

I am tired of being buried with cell phone promos. Commercials, ads, brochures, and mail everywhere I turn, extolling the virtues of what they offer. If you’re like me you’ve ignored them, because let’s face it we get comfortable with what we have. But as I found out comfort can cost you money.

Kobo’s Touch eReader innovates the ebook market
July 28, 2011 – 11:59 am
Kobo’s Touch eReader innovates the ebook market

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto-based Kobo has released the Kobo Touch eReader. A diminutive, fast and well-priced eBook reader that doesn’t only meet its competition feature by feature but is the smallest yet most capable eReader device around.

Apple reportedly set to improve voice control on next iPhone
July 25, 2011 – 4:31 pm
Apple reportedly set to improve voice control on next iPhone

By Ted Kritsonis

There have been reports lately that Apple is working on a revamped voice control system that may debut in the upcoming iPhone, expected to be unveiled in September.

How to Find a Safer Cell Phone
July 23, 2011 – 12:24 pm
How to Find a Safer Cell Phone

By Lee Rickwood

Is there a ‘safer’ cell phone? And how can you tell, if so?

Internet Tracking and Online Surveillance Bill to Boost Costs, Restrict Privacy
July 21, 2011 – 9:10 am
Internet Tracking and Online Surveillance Bill to Boost Costs, Restrict Privacy

By Lee Rickwood

If passed by the majority government, a controversial piece of Canadian Internet legislation could require Internet providers in Canada to hand over personal information to authorities without a warrant or judicial oversight.

Samsung Series 9 proves that Windows PC laptops can be elegant
July 19, 2011 – 12:57 pm
Samsung Series 9 proves that Windows PC laptops can be elegant

Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis

The Samsung Series 9 is an ultra-thin laptop that looks and feels luxurious, particularly because it blends style, elegance and durability into one fashionable frame. Considering that PC laptops generally lack a certain flair for design, the Series 9 comes off as distinct and versatile in one fell swoop.

Developer engagement vital to Mobile OS success
July 18, 2011 – 9:08 am
Developer engagement vital to Mobile OS success

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

How companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and HP engage and compensate developers on their mobile platforms will eventually determine their long term success.

Tough cameras clicking with consumers
July 14, 2011 – 8:38 am
Tough cameras clicking with consumers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

An emerging segment of sporty, water-resistant and tough video cameras is enticing users to look beyond basic specs and features and is opening up a new way to enjoy taking action videos.

Mobile Apps and Multi-player Games come from Ottawa’s High Schools
July 11, 2011 – 7:21 am
Mobile Apps and Multi-player Games come from Ottawa’s High Schools

Grade 3 students act as ‘Customers’, spec’ing out the kind of game they’d like to play, and doing some ‘beta testing’ and ‘QA’ along the way.

by Lee Rickwood

Rogers rolls out Canada’s first LTE network
July 7, 2011 – 2:05 pm
Rogers rolls out Canada’s first LTE network

Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis

Ottawa is officially “Canada’s fastest city” after Rogers uncorked its high-speed Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the nation’s capital. The new LTE network will increase download speeds by up to 12Mbps to 25Mbps, more than double what consumers are using now on 3G.