Cell-Shocked Canadians Share Cellphone Horror Stories, But Still Support Top Companies
Any new cellphone code of ethics might be well advised to address consumer decision-making in the marketplace.
By Lee Rickwood
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Technology, Crowdsourcing and Health Care Innovation in Canada
Internet and social media networking extend the reach of both patient and physician, so access to diagnostic advice beyond an immediate circle is greatly extended. Information is not limited by personal or physical connections.
by Lee Rickwood
There’s Not Enough Canadian Internet Capacity for the Both of Us
The country’s Internet ‘backbone’ is so weak that everyday Internet transmissions often travel outside the country (where the infrastructure is more robust) – even when the data is sent from one location in this country to another.
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian Women in Technology Expanding into Digital Media, Bidding Adieu to Association President
Two leading tech industry associations are combining forces to support women as they build their careers in Canada’s media, communications, technology and social media sectors.
by Lee Rickwood
High-Tech Canadian Songwriters in Outer Space with Music Ideas
The International Space Station will act as a music recording facility for collaborators Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies fame.
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian Live Tech Demo Shows Your Data on the Internet
At a special technology event this weekend, you can see pictures of where data travels on the Internet, just like you’re looking at friend’s vacation diary or something. But following data around is a lot more difficult to do, for a host of technical, physical, business and regulatory reasons.
by Lee Rickwood
Augmented Reality Sees Canadian Thanksgiving Differently – Media and Education, Too
Almost counter-intuitively, it seems that reality can make the best use of augmented reality – non-fiction comes alive in a more meaningful way than make believe.
by Lee Rickwood
Smartphone Security Disappearing through Lack of User Protection, New Software Installs, Stolen Device IDs
So-called “privacy catastrophes” will be repeated without greater legal protection, industry cooperation and user prevention.
by Lee Rickwood