Two outstanding Calendar and To Do Apps
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.
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3 Ways To Make Computer Science Education Week a Watershed Moment For Women
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.
Bell gives Toronto Raptors reality show more exposure
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.
The ‘Break the Internet’ experiment
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.
Coding to Inspire: Learning through animation and music!
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.
Canadians Bring Sun Screen to Top Tech Competition
Innovative Canadian technologists and nano-engineers are concerned about our skin, and the damage that too much sun or too little sun screen, can cause.
by Lee Rickwood
Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is tough, but is it necessary?
By Ted Kritsonis
Samsung isn’t shy about trying to offer something for everyone, and that mantra is exemplified in the Galaxy S5 Active, a ruggedized version of the more popular regular iteration of the phone. While it is tough and durable, its niche qualities might seem unnecessary when considering the few differences between them otherwise.
30-day cancellation ban may lead to price hikes
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?