Mobile Developer Calls for ‘Ethics by Design’
by Lee Rickwood
A new approach to the design and development of smartphone applications can help us better manage our digital addictions.
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Apple’s earnings shed light on possible trouble ahead
By Ted Kritsonis
If you were to focus purely on the dollar figures, Apple’s latest earnings looked like a nice bounce back for a company that had done worse in the previous three quarters. Dig a little deeper, and there are signs that not all is going well.
Do Facebook Ad Blockers Cause ‘Fake News’?
by Lee Rickwood
Content that fits expectations and existing worldviews will be shared more often than content that challenges or undermines existing prejudices and preconceptions.
Where your cable bills may be headed in 2017
By Ted Kritsonis
Paying for cable might seem anachronistic for younger consumers who have either already cut the cord, or never had cable, but for those who still do, this looks to be a year of uncertainty.
Where your cell phone bills may be headed in 2017
By Ted Kritsonis
It doesn’t matter that one year has turned over to a new one, Canadians will still complain about their cell phone bills in 2017. The reasons aren’t likely to be any different than they have been before, and in looking at the bigger picture, the rest of the year could make things interesting.
Trudeau, Trump Under Fire for Undermining Online Privacy – Canadians Plan Day of Action to Protect Privacy in Digital Lifestyle
by Lee Rickwood
The very nature of our technology-empowered digital lifestyle is being threatened by recent actions taken by the new government – both in the U.S. and here in Canada, putting both Trudeau and Trump under fire for undermining online privacy.
Review: Apple’s AirPods – do they merit the removal of the headphone jack
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Wireless Bluetooth headsets have been around for years. But sketchy connectivity, poor battery life and higher price has made them niche products. With Apple removing the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 (and several competitors following…
5 super-cool headsets for the avid gamer
By Christine Persaud
Headphones are exploding in popularity in a number of categories, like wireless and active sports. And another category that’s growing: gamers, who appreciate being able to fully immerse themselves in their virtual gaming worlds.