Category: Business

Top Canadian Websites Disclose Personal Data

Canadian websites are disclosing information to third parties, apparently without the knowledge or consent of the site visitor – and possibly in violation of federal privacy law.

by Lee Rickwood

Microsoft Windows 8 Review

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft’s Windows 8 is the most revolutionary change to the PC’s desktop OS in decades. A bold, touch-based interface and improved performance mark a new future. We dive right in.

A closer look at the new Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac

By Ted Kritsonis

It’s not something you’re likely to hear too much about this holiday season, but the progression from 802.11n, or Wireless-N, the most popular Wi-Fi standard currently, to 802.11ac, or Wireless-AC, will be an ongoing development in 2013. We take a closer look at what that means for consumers.

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

Microsoft launches new era with Windows 8

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla   The desktop you know and love will never be the same again.  Behold Windows 8, Microsoft’s bold new direction in personal computing.

Israeli tech startups start small but are thinking big

By Ted Kritsonis

Israel is a country that is almost always in the news for either political reasons or tourism, but the tiny state is making a name for itself as a hub for startup tech companies. On a recent high-tech mission to the country, we got to see some of the startups that are looking to change the world.

Apple launches iPad mini, plus a ‘4th-gen iPad’ and new Macs

By Ted Kritsonis

As was largely expected today, Apple did reveal a new iPad mini that shrinks the screen size of its larger counterpart down to a 7.9-inch display, and a starting price of $329 for a 16GB Wi-Fi-only version. It will hit retail in Canada on November 2.