By Yasmin Ranade
It’s a true pleasure to see the rise in popularity and effect of coding movements, like Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, taking place this week, from December 8 until December 14. Hour of Code is a global movement designed to demystify code and show that anybody at any age can learn the basics of computer science.
By Ted Kritsonis
It’s always easier to try a smartphone or tablet app that’s free to download, but for the most part, those that do cost something don’t go for more than a few dollars. They may not be free, but these paid apps are worth the price of admission.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Keeping us on track with our schedules and appointments has always been one of the prime functions of our smartphones and computers. Here are some calendar apps that rule our day.
By Julie Hansen
Statistics Canada shows that three times as many men are now graduating in computer science compared to women, which is actually even worse than it was in the 1990s. Computer Science Education Week starting December 8 is a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made in trying to reverse these trends and to think about what more we could do.
By Ted Kritsonis
The Toronto Raptors are not just one of the hottest teams in the current NBA season, the team’s brand is getting a boost from Bell and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which have partnered together on expanding the reach of its behind-the-scenes show called Open Gym.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Playing into people’s curiosity and understanding how Internet memes can snowball into feeding frenzies, Paper Magazine and Kim Kardashian set out to ‘Break the Internet’ with a daring photo spread.
By Yasmin Ranade
With the second-annual Hour of Code campaign, a worldwide effort to broaden participation in computer science, especially by girls, about to launch next week, I was intrigued by two different stories about inspiring people to choose a profession in programming.
By Ted Kritsonis
Starting January 23, 2015, Canadian consumers will no longer have to provide a 30-day notice to cancel wireless, cable or Internet service with their provider. This is certainly good news, but does it also provide an impetus for those providers to raise prices?