Ryerson Professor among World’s Top Innovators: MIT Tech Review
A new smartphone app understands a user’s needs and intentions – based on physical context and location, pre-defined preferences and situational needs.
by Lee Rickwood
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Comparing the Google Nexus 7 and BlackBerry PlayBook
Photo and text by Ted Kritsonis
Apple’s iPad may own the tablet market, but the title for the 7-inch form factor is very much up for grabs. Within that category are a few tablets that are priced just right for consumers, and Google’s Nexus 7 and RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook are in the thick of that race.
What’s coming in Windows 8 Desktops
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Windows 8 is coming sooner than you think and the new touch-focused functionality works better on specific types of desktops, here are some things to consider.
©anadian ©opyright Goes Round and Round
The country’s updated Copyright Act was passed by Parliament last June, but the amendments have not yet come into force.
by Lee Rickwood
‘Big 3’ carriers get sued by federal Competition Bureau
By Ted Kritsonis
The Competition Bureau, a federal government watchdog, has initiated a lawsuit against both the Big 3 wireless carriers, Rogers, Bell and Telus, and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) for misleading consumers through advertising premium texting services that are billed as being free, but allegedly incur hidden fees.
Social Media’s Underground Economy: Fake Posts, Fake Followers for Sale
Fake posts to fake accounts by fake account holders can obscure the market value of social service like Twitter and Facebook, in the sense that ‘losing’ eight or ten per cent of your market will affect income and revenue potential.
By Lee Rickwood
Apple establishes leadership role in mobile with iPhone 5 release
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla San Francisco – Apple Inc. took to the stage today to establish its role as the leading mobile technology company with the launch of the iPhone 5.
Looking at the Balance of Power in the Mobile Industry
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 2012 is shaking up to be an interesting one for the mobile industry. Patent cases, landmark product releases and emerging competition are quickly changing the face of the industry.