Canadian-Born Tech Visionary Remembered for Her Work and Life
Burns was a critical bridge between the analog and digital worlds, and her work anticipated the Internet and social media sharing long before they existed.
by Lee Rickwood
Category: Business
Steve Ballmer did Microsoft a big favour — but is it too late?
By Ted Kritsonis
Steve Ballmer surprised the tech world by announcing his resignation, effective sometime in the next 12 months, and while his tenure saw some incredible change, he was almost always on the wrong end of that evolution.
Canada Needs Its Own Internet: Union Calls for Crown Corporation for Telecom
A more competitive Canadian information and communications infrastructure could support continued technological innovation, deliver a capable and competitive cell and smartphone ecosystem, and protect its citizens from the machinations of foreign jurisdictions.
by Lee Rickwood
The Rabbit TV offers plenty but does it deliver?
By Ted Kritsonis
If you’ve caught a late night infomercial or just happened to come across the Rabbit TV on a visit through a retailer in the U.S., you may have been tempted by its generous offer of giving you 5,000 TV stations. We take a closer look and find there’s some particular points that you should know about before you even consider buying one.
Medical apps for various conditions on the rise, but require careful selection
By Ted Kritsonis
The increased popularity of mobile apps for smartphones and tablets usually gets the most attention for the entertainment they provide, but there are plenty that are designed to be informative, and health is one of those categories that fits the bill. There is no shortage of fitness and nutrition apps, but there are also others meant for more serious health conditions and illnesses.
Metadata Collection Violates Our Right to Privacy
From the point of view of search engine and social network operators, retail advertisers and mass marketers, political parties and their pollsters, law enforcement or public security agencies, the more information the better.
by Lee Rickwood
Her Leadership on High-speed Internet Project Puts Canadian Province on Top
Her strong interactive leadership helped ensure the project and its intended services could deliver what was promised.
by Lee Rickwood
New Tools for Online Anonymity, Digital Privacy from Canadian Developers
Corporate meta-data collection and governmental online surveillance activities are worrisome to some, intimidating to others, so new tools for digital anonymity are being developed.
by Lee Rickwood