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The Next Billion Conference on Women & The Economy Kicks Off May 7

By Christine Persaud
On May 7, global leaders from around the world will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC for the inauguralThe Next Billion: Women & The Economy of the Future conference, to discuss practical ways that woman can contribute to successes in the international business economy. And among the speakers are a few women who play their hand in the tech world.

6 tech gifts that make sense for Mother’s Day

By Ted Kritsonis

Buying mom a tech gift for Mother’s Day is a challenge to anyone, particularly since the product should be something she didn’t realize she needed or wanted. These five gift options may be among the best — and most useful — suggestions you can find if you’re in the hunt.

Is Microsoft’s vision starting to come into focus?

By Ted Kritsonis

Microsoft outlined its vision for some of its core products and services during a 3-hour keynote at its Build conference in San Francisco. The takeaway from the various announcements is that the company may have finally figured out what kind of role it will play in the tech industry moving forward.

Roku refreshes its streaming boxes without changing much

By Ted Kritsonis

The Roku continues to be the little box that could. The streaming device, and the platform that goes with it, has managed to carve out a significant portion of the market. This refreshed version of the Roku 3 doesn’t change a great deal, but if you want the extra features, it’s worth the price of entry.

How Facebook is expanding its influence on the Internet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Facebook’s evolved from web-based social media to realtime messaging, photo sharing and inevitably video and even augmented and virtual reality content company, but what’s next?

Looking for a Bluetooth headset? Consider these options

By Ted Kritsonis

Bluetooth headsets have never been highly touted or even popular with consumers, yet they have improved in performance at the same time. If you like the idea of going hands-free at home and on the go, there are models worth paying for.

HP goes for head start with new Back to School PCs

By Ted Kritsonis

Launching new back to school laptops and hybrids before the current school year is over may seem unusual, but HP has done just that with a new line of Pavilion and Envy models coming in May and June.