HBD TXT MSG! SMS Celebrates 20 Years of Text Messaging
SMS has spawned new styles of social interaction, and new forms of linguistic abbreviation.
by Lee Rickwood
Category: Mobile
Samsung Series 5 and 9 Ultrabooks cover the range for mobile users
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Isn’t ironic that the one company that’s come rather late to the notebook game is the one that seems to provide all the necessary components to other manufacturers?
Microsoft opens first international Retail Store in Canada
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The new flagship Microsoft Store opens today at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. This is the 31st such store from Microsoft and the first location outside the US.
A closer look at the new Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac
By Ted Kritsonis
It’s not something you’re likely to hear too much about this holiday season, but the progression from 802.11n, or Wireless-N, the most popular Wi-Fi standard currently, to 802.11ac, or Wireless-AC, will be an ongoing development in 2013. We take a closer look at what that means for consumers.
RIM to launch BlackBerry 10 smartphones on January 30th, 2013
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla BlackBerry watchers should earmark January 30, 2013 as the red letter day when BB10 OS and new handsets will finally be launched.
Worlds collide with Angry Birds Star Wars on Android and iOS
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla What happens when you merge two of pop culture’s great franchises? Angry Birds Star Wars brings The Force to the popular game of avian mayhem and madness and it’s awesome.
Microsoft Office coming to iOS and Android in early 2013
By Ted Kritsonis
Microsoft has not confirmed any release timeframe for its Office suite on Apple’s iOS or Google Android, but leaked images appear to make clear that a launch on each respective mobile operating system is coming early in 2013.
Cell-Shocked Canadians Share Cellphone Horror Stories, But Still Support Top Companies
Any new cellphone code of ethics might be well advised to address consumer decision-making in the marketplace.
By Lee Rickwood