©anadian ©opyright Goes Round and Round
The country’s updated Copyright Act was passed by Parliament last June, but the amendments have not yet come into force.
by Lee Rickwood
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Social Media’s Underground Economy: Fake Posts, Fake Followers for Sale
Fake posts to fake accounts by fake account holders can obscure the market value of social service like Twitter and Facebook, in the sense that ‘losing’ eight or ten per cent of your market will affect income and revenue potential.
By Lee Rickwood
Cloud Computing Still Causes a Storm of Confusion, Controversy
The more we transfer everything into the cloud, says computer guru Steve Wozniak, the less we’re going to have control over it.
By Lee Rickwood
Free Advertising for – not from – Social Networks like Facebook and Google
Lawsuits over trademark infringement are numerous, and the fines can range into the millions of dollars for improper or unauthorized use, in some cases.
By Lee Rickwood
CanCon Helps Mobile Apps, Social Networks Get ‘NORML-ized’ in Anti-Prohibition Battle
Digital media devices and social networking tools are being used in support of on-going efforts to replace what are called failed cannabis prohibition laws.
by Lee Rickwood
Recipe for Success: Robotic Technology and Mobile Applications a Sweet Story
Literally and figuratively, new technology developed in Ontario is like icing on the cake.
by Lee Rickwood
London 2012 Summer Olympics Inspire Social Mobile Fitness App
by Lee Rickwood
A newly released mobile media app not only offers support and advice for improving your health and fitness, it also links your exercise habits to fundraising activities and notable international charities.
Copyright Changes Control How We Use Digital Gadgets and Media Content
Canada’s new Copyright Modernization Act now allows and accepts some of the most popular digital media and technology-related activities of our times.
In other cases, the copyright waters are still controversial, contradictory and unclear.
By Lee Rickwood