An inside look at Motorola’s HQ
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla We were treated to an unusual product launch by Motorola executives at their Merchandise Mart HQ in downtown Chicago where we learned the stories and processes behind their latest products.
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Online Shoppers Vote for Top E-Retailer in Canada Post Awards Competition
As much as good price and selection, successful online retailers know a good experience counts as well. Added product information, often presented in a custom-made streaming video, can help a discerning shopper make that final purchase decision.
by Lee Rickwood
Samsung launches new smartphones Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
NEW YORK – At a global launch taking place in New York, Berlin and Beijing, Samsung unveiled the oft-rumoured Galaxy Note 4 and also added another device in the Galaxy Note Edge. Both devices are very similar in spec and appearance, though differ in the curved edge of the latter’s screen.
Sonos simplifies speaker setup, removes need for Bridge
By Ted Kritsonis
Sonos announced today that its latest software update will allow users to set up a Sonos speaker system on an existing Wi-Fi network, negating the need to use either a hardwired Ethernet connection or the company’s Bridge to play music wirelessly.
Doctors Use Canadian Technology to Tackle Prescription Drug Crisis
A Toronto-based ‘med-tech’ start-up combines mobile technology, cloud-computing and a desire for improved patient care in its series of digital tools for physicians and health care practitioners.
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian High-Tech Bedside Device a Panacea for Hospital Patients
Touchscreen technology, on-demand content and Web-inspired user guides are not just for the home entertainment centre – they are key components of hospital information systems that are being widely used to support patient care.
by Lee Rickwood
Can Shomi compete with Netflix in Canada?
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that Rogers and Shaw have teamed up and unveiled a new streaming content platform they’re calling “Shomi”, it will inevitably be compared to Netflix, which already has a significant presence in Canada.
What does Microsoft’s Surface Pro need to do to succeed?
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft’s Surface Pro device is the closest in bridging the gap between tablet and notebook but it has failed to capture mass adoption. What can make the Surface a better selling device?