By Ted Kritsonis
It took months of consultations, hearings and visceral consumer feedback, but the new wireless code of conduct released today by the CRTC has put an end to the carriers’ practice of sticking to three-year contracts and clarified some rules about unlocking and roaming. The new rules take effect on December 2.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The name Dell Computers is synonymous with the PC industry’s explosion in the 80’s and 90’s and is one of the most prominent technology companies now undergoing massive change.
The former president of Microsoft Canada is among those warning about the dangers of Wi-Fi and electromagnetic radiation exposure, and he’s heading up initiatives to find safe alternatives to current wireless uses.
by Lee Rickwood
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Olloclip invented the 3-in-one Macro, Wide Angle and Fisheye lens for the iPhone and is now expanding to cases and a new app for iPhone photography.
By Ted Kritsonis
Three-year contracts are not in the best interest of the consumer, contrary to what carriers might say, but putting payment for a new smartphone on a “tab” might be a good alternative to signing a contract that limits your options.
More Canadian IXPs are coming online this year, and that should mean faster Internet service and cheaper prices for Web users in Canada.
by Lee Rickwood
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Deposit cheques with your smartphone, video conference with a remote teller, pre-select ATM withdrawals on your mobile device. These are just some of the solutions coming to a bank near you.
By Ted Kritsonis
Flat-panel televisions used to fall under an “LCD vs. plasma” debate, where plasma had inherent advantages that made it the go-to option for home theatre setups. But as the years have worn on, LCD technology has usurped much of that and emerged as the most widely adopted TV technology today.