Canadian-Born Tech Visionary Remembered for Her Work and Life
Burns was a critical bridge between the analog and digital worlds, and her work anticipated the Internet and social media sharing long before they existed.
by Lee Rickwood
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Microsoft’s Nokia devices purchase marks end of an era for mobile giant
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft just bought Nokia’s devices business for $7.2 billion. While Microsoft gains its own smartphone manufacturing subsidiary, the deal effectively ends Nokia’s reign as a smartphone maker.
Essential gadgets for travel
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Modern travellers are faced with many challenges. Higher travel costs, less service and perks as well as increasingly more prohibitive rules. Here are gadgets that help make travel better.
Nokia’s 41 megapixel Lumia 1020 coming to Canada through Rogers and Telus
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla As far as flagship cameraphones go, Nokia’s Lumia 1020 with its 41 megapixel camera is considered the device to beat. It is now coming to Canada on Rogers, Telus and Black’s.
Comparing the 2-year plans from the Big 3 carriers
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that two-year contracts have essentially become the norm before the new wireless code of conduct goes into effect in December, the incumbent carriers have released their latest voice and data plans. Are they cheaper than they were under the old three-year terms, or still more expensive than they should be?
When discounting tech products leads to eventual discontinuation
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Tech products that are discounted shortly after they have been launched historically end up discontinued. Should consumers ‘go for the bargain,’ of avoid buying devices that are essentially obsolete.
Steve Ballmer did Microsoft a big favour — but is it too late?
By Ted Kritsonis
Steve Ballmer surprised the tech world by announcing his resignation, effective sometime in the next 12 months, and while his tenure saw some incredible change, he was almost always on the wrong end of that evolution.
Technology Waiting as Canadian Students Go Back to School
Tablets, e-boards and HD connectivity can make a real difference in the learning experience, say Canadian users of in-class technology, helping to bring students closer to the instructor and the content.
by Lee Rickwood