Consumer Devices Head for the Clouds
by Lee Rickwood
As always, the future is uncertain…cloudy, in fact.
But two predictions are safe to make about the increased importance of cloud computing and mobile TV.
Category: Business
Canadian Web Company Victorious Over Google
By Lee Rickwood
First, it was Microsoft. Now Google.
Another big Internet and technology firm has run afoul of those pesky little Canadians.
Google Chrome for Mac
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Google knows that in order for its OS to gain mass acceptance, it has to sell the merits of its standalone browser. Pushing Chrome into the mainstream, even if Mac and Linux have a small share of the market.
The Chrome browser has been a personal favourite on Windows- its speed, stability and simplicity has made Apple’s Safari and even the venerable Mozilla Firefox feel bloated and slow.
Social Network Helps Us Face ‘End of the Internet’
By Lee Rickwood
A new social network plans to share information about IPv6 – before the current Internet protocol tuns out of space…and time.
Google’s OS is Cloud Bound in 2010
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Google recently announced its Chrome desktop OS that is set to launch in 2010. What makes the Google OS is unique is that it works entirely inside the Google Chrome browser with tabs as the main means of navigation between programs.
5 websites that help you do more with YouTube
By Ted Kritsonis
Everyone knows YouTube, but not everyone knows how to enhance the experience of using the popular video site. The Web is rife with unique tools and add-ons that really help you discover what’s possible and even take a few slices with you.
Rogers Puts TV on the ‘Net with On Demand Online
By Lee Rickwood
Rogers Communications has booted up its new online video service, so its customers can get on demand access to individual shows and entire TV channels.
How to watch Hulu and BBC iPlayer in Canada
By Ted Kritsonis
Geo-blocking isn’t fun for anyone, but it’s the reality we face here in Canada, since copyright and licensing issues preclude us from enjoying all the content that’s on tap with popular online TV show repositories like Hulu in the U.S. and BBC iPlayer in the U.K. Thankfully, there are ways to get around this.