Their work is at the leading edge of trends to use mobile phones and digital devices as more of an interface to other real-world activities, not just as a self-contained virtual space for data abstraction.
by Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
It was a foregone conclusion that Apple would launch its new Watch at its “Spring Forward” event in San Francisco, though its revamped MacBook laptop may have been the real surprise of the day.
Tech tools for school can increase students’ understanding about how they learn – as much as what they’re learning – and be a boost to further education, college and career success. Those tools can also be a threat to personal privacy and security online.
By Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
The makers of Prezi, the intuitive presentation software, have launched a mobile app called Nutshell that fuses together photos into a short video filled with text and graphics to add effect. The result can then be shared with others via social media or email and text messaging.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 2015 looks to be a major year for mobile. Various product leaks have given a glimpse of the major moves from manufacturers days before MWC.
By Ted Kritsonis
Class action litigation leading to a settlement of $80 million from DRAM (dynamic random access memory) manufacturers is now open to all claims in Canada, where filling out a simple form should be enough to get the minimum $20.
“Future research may indicate that long-term human exposure to these particular low-frequency characteristics should be avoided or carefully controlled” a scientist wrote in 1979.
Now, we’re looking at labelling.
by Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
Electronics recycling programs have grown in number to tackle all the e-waste that has accumulated over time, but there is always the alternative of freecycling — giving away old electronics for free to strangers willing to take them.