OpenTable and the evolution of a great idea
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla We recently spent some time at OpenTable’s offices in San Francisco prior to the company’s acquisition by Priceline for $2.6 billion. Here’s what we learned.
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Canada Among Global Leaders for Dyson Award
Over the years, Canadian finalists have come up with robotic surgical tools, portable systems for disaster relief, even an energy source that’s fuelled by human muscle power.
by Lee Rickwood
5Barz offers a boost for weak cellular signals
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla We’ve all experienced poor cellular voice and data connections as well as notorious dead spots. An innovative solution from 5Barz eliminates the problem.
Comparing 3 affordable smartphones that pull their weight
By Ted Kritsonis
Flagship smartphones, the likes of the iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One, tend to get the most attention because they are supposed to be the latest and greatest. There is, however, a growing segment of mid-range handsets that are designed to be both affordable and dependable. Here, we look at three in the Motorola Moto G LTE, Sony Xperia M2 and Acer Liquid S1.
Global Banking Crisis Good News as Top Woman in Canadian Technology Honoured
The head of a Canadian technology company that is tackling big global problems has been named as Canada’s Top Female Innovator and Entrepreneur.
by Lee Rickwood
Read the fine print on home Internet deals
By Ted Kritsonis
Every so often, you might receive a flyer in the mail from one of the major Internet Service Providers (ISPs), offering what seems to be a sweet deal in bold letters, but turns out not to be a little more expensive in the fine print.
Google aims to get leg up on home automation with Dropcam purchase
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The connected home is more than a buzzword, it is an emerging platform and one of the next stages where our smartphones become smarter by controlling our homes remotely.
ideacity Speakers and Webcasts a Mash-up of Tech, Science, Art, Music
‘Who wants to learn more about Fourier transforms?’ asked math professor Jason Brown, expecting – and getting – little response.
‘OK, well, who wants to sing Beatles songs?!!”
by Lee Rickwood