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Here’s Looking at You Kid – Proximity Marketing and Customer Tracking Embedded in Advertising
September 25, 2011 – 11:48 am
Here’s Looking at You Kid – Proximity Marketing and Customer Tracking Embedded in Advertising

By Lee Rickwood

Technological developments being applied in what’s known as ‘digital out-of-home’ advertising industry are bringing amazing new abilities to track and measure the audience, to trigger and enhance client interactivity, and to find and identify new customers.

The Evolution of Social Media… History will be Rewritten!
September 22, 2011 – 11:19 am
The Evolution of Social Media…  History will be Rewritten!

By Hessie Jones

Social Media has always existed. Technology has hastened its arrival online. And it wasn’t called social media then: it was word of mouth. Discussions have always existed but the speed to which the connections happened thanks to early technologies from Yahoo!, Friendster, AOL, etc have extended communication lines across the world to friends, and potential friends within a matter seconds.

10 video games that will be hot this fall
September 21, 2011 – 11:27 am
10 video games that will be hot this fall

By Ted Kritsonis

The gaming world has started to lean a little towards what Hollywood has been doing recently, and that’s churning out sequels and rehashing characters or franchises from a bygone era. But that’s not entirely a bad thing, especially when the games that came before them heightened expectations for more.

Expectations peaking for iPhone revision
September 20, 2011 – 11:10 am
Expectations peaking for iPhone revision

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Leaked photos from case maker Case-Mate hit the Internet last week showing what looks to be the rear of Apple’s iPhone 5. These were quickly pulled from their website creating buzz on what the unannounced but upcoming Apple smartphone would look like.

Internet Regulator Steps in to Speed Up Play with World of Warcraft
September 19, 2011 – 9:41 am
Internet Regulator Steps in to Speed Up Play with World of Warcraft

Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) like World of Warcraft are a big and growing business; Internet connectivity is the only thing slowing them down, it seems.

by Lee Rickwood

Microsoft hints at unified OS future at BUILD
September 14, 2011 – 11:39 am
Microsoft hints at unified OS future at BUILD

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Microsoft came out strong at yesterday’s BUILD Conference keynote. The software giant didn’t just unveil the tile-powered Windows 8 for PCs and tablets but also revealed a unified OS.

Ten computer security tips for back to school
September 5, 2011 – 8:28 am
Ten computer security tips for back to school

By Tim Teatro

It’s that time of the year again boys and girls! While we’re all caught up in the excitement of orientations, buying textbooks and decorating dorm rooms, it is important to give some thought to security. It only takes a little bit of time and care to ensure that you don’t become an unlucky statistic. Here are ten tips to keep yourself safe from common disasters that I see each year as a university TA.

Going GaGa for Google Movies as Rental Service Launches in Canada
September 2, 2011 – 10:09 am
Going GaGa for Google Movies as Rental Service Launches in Canada

by Lee Rickwood

Google’s foray into the living room will not end here; the company will soon offer as many services for the home TV as it now does for a PC or mobile device.

First Look at the Samsung ML-3712DW wireless office printer
August 31, 2011 – 3:55 pm
First Look at the Samsung ML-3712DW wireless office printer

By Lee Rickwood

In many ways, the Samsung ML-3712DW monochrome wireless laser printer is for people who hate printing. It’s that good! It’s fast and quiet (noisy printers drive me crazy!). It’s competitively priced for the many features it offers, including some nice green eco-options (almost any printing gives me enviro-guilt!). And better still, it’s the prize in the latest WhatsYourTech.ca contest!

Netflix: a user evaluates the Canadian experience
August 30, 2011 – 10:30 am
Netflix: a user evaluates the Canadian experience

By Tim Teatro:

My review of the Canadian Netflix experience has generated some passionate discussion. In it, I complain that Canadian content was noticeably absent from the Canadian Netflix library. Users have made points both in support of and in condemnation of Netflix’s Canadian offering. Most of the comments have little sympathy for Netflix – even though Netflix did quite well in our reader poll …

Is RIM Ready to Face the Music with New BBM Music Sharing Service?
August 29, 2011 – 9:55 am
Is RIM Ready to Face the Music with New BBM Music Sharing Service?

By Lee Rickwood

Research In Motion announced its new BBM Music service – but timing is everything: ‘Unos, dos, tres, catorce!’

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?