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Google Buys Canadian 3D Desktop Developer
June 13, 2010 – 10:47 am
Google Buys Canadian 3D Desktop Developer

By Tim Teatro

Google has acquired BumpTop, a Toronto-based developer that has produced a 3-D computer desktop that integrates the latest in human interfaces with a realistic physics engine to produce a unique user experience. Check out this video …

iPhone 4 launches, comes to Canada in July
June 9, 2010 – 9:01 am
iPhone 4 launches, comes to Canada in July

By Gadjo C. Sevilla

The latest Apple smartphone has a slimmer glass and steel enclosure, a highly improved 3.5 inch screen witha new 960×640 resolution, the same fast Apple A4 processor that ships on the iPad and a front facing camera for FaceTime video calls over WiFi and a new camera system with 5 Megapixels and the ability to shoot HD video.

Review: Samsung’s NX10 shoots for the prosumer camera market
June 7, 2010 – 11:23 am
Review: Samsung’s NX10 shoots for the prosumer camera market

Review by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

What quickly sets the Samsung NX10 apart form the other non-DSLR hybrid cameras is its full sized APS-C sensor which is identical to those found in regular DSLRs which are twice the size and weight. The APS-C is significantly bigger than the Four-Thirds Sensors found in Olympus and Panasonic’s lines.

Ontario i-App Developers Win Canpages Contest; Cash Prize and a Great Dinner Awaits Creators of MoodFood
June 5, 2010 – 5:00 pm
Ontario i-App Developers Win Canpages Contest; Cash Prize and a Great Dinner Awaits Creators of MoodFood

by Lee Rickwood

Created in response to Canpages’ recent API contest, this mobile app also connects with the enormous search database at canpages.ca, and directs you to the closest restaurant with the best food for your mood.

New Copyright Rules in Canada Affect Daily Digital Life
June 3, 2010 – 10:20 am
New Copyright Rules in Canada Affect Daily Digital Life

by Lee Rickwood

It affects any number of our daily tech activities, and our use of digital material of all sorts, including music, movies, cell phones and video games.

Search is on for Canada’s Hottest Digital Media, Tech Companies
May 28, 2010 – 2:26 pm
Search is on for Canada’s Hottest Digital Media, Tech Companies

by Lee Rickwood

Innovative technologies and disruptive changes bring opportunities for entrepreneurs, corporations and investors.

Rogers launches On Demand Online service nationwide
May 26, 2010 – 6:58 pm
Rogers launches On Demand Online service nationwide

By Ted Kritsonis

Having been in beta for the last six months, Rogers took its On Demand Online (or RODO for short) service out of beta and officially launched it throughout Canada today. The site will offer TV shows, movies, music videos and web-exclusives for free to both visitors and existing Rogers customers who already subscribe to any of the company’s Internet, wireless, TV or home phone.

Mobilicity launches handsets and plans for Toronto
May 15, 2010 – 10:38 pm
Mobilicity launches handsets and plans for Toronto

Text and photo by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Mobilicity’s pay-in-advance, unlimited service model ensures customers can use their phones as much as they want within their city coverage area without the worry of incurring extra charges. For customers travelling outside the Mobilicity unlimited network coverage area in Canada and the U.S., low per-minute-rate roaming will be available on a pay-per-use basis, as will other extra features, such as international calling, downloads and 411 directory assistance.