Microsoft’s Lumia 830 showcases Windows Phone OS 8.1
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Lumia 830 is the last Nokia handset which also brings the very latest features to Microsoft’s four year old mobile OS.
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Review: Apple’s 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina all about the display
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
The idea of 4K Ultra HD resolution is usually reserved for the highest-end TVs, but Apple has packed in a huge number of pixels into its latest 27-inch iMac. The quality of the display is fairly clear, but whether or not there’s enough of a viewable difference to justify spending the money depends on what you plan to use it for.
Rogers announces new U.S. roaming initiative for $5/day
By Ted Kritsonis
Rogers announced a new roaming initiative called “Roam Like Home” that would allow its customers to roam freely in the United States at a cap of $5 per day. The one catch is that it is only available to those on Share Everything plans.
November 8 is National Girls Learning Code Day
By Christine Persaud
MasterCard has declared November 8 National Girls Learning Code Day in Canada, with plans to offer free coding classes across the country for girls and their parents. The global payments company is joining a growing list of firms shedding a spotlight on the lack of women in the technology field, and looking to change the situation through programs that target the younger generation.
State of Cloud Security 2014
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Everything from web-based email to storage services like OneDrive and Dropbox rely on cloud computing networks to work. How safe are today’s cloud services?
The Tech Industry Can Learn From Women in Capital Markets
By Christine Persaud
Women in Capital Markets (WCM) believes that once women in senior leadership roles leave the industry for an extended period of time, they find it difficult to re-integrate. The non-profit advocacy organization is working to change that for women in the finance sector. But Jennifer Reynolds, CEO, talked to us about how the program is as applicable, and easily replicated, in industries that face similar barriers, like the technology sector.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S shoots for the stars
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
Even the less discerning consumer probably recognizes that Samsung doesn’t seem to be shy in experimenting with its device lineups, and tablets are no exception. The Tab S line, coming in 10.5- and 8.4-inch models, is the most recent and most audacious in its attempt to fight against the dominance of Apple’s iPad. Its ability to compete is made obvious on paper, but it’s the user experience that makes all the difference.
Canada’s Privacy Debate Goes Live Online with Glenn Greenwald
“More and more Canadians are seeing through their government’s deceit and obfuscation,” Glenn Greenwald said in advance of his visit here, “and I’m eagerly anticipating this opportunity to contribute to that debate.”
by Lee Rickwood