By Christine Persaud
Apps are, quite literally, a dime a dozen. (OK, probably more realistically $12 a dozen at $0.99 a pop.) But while a steady stream of mobile apps are released every day, most notably for the iOS and Android platforms, there are a few that have really stood out over the past few months, gaining viral status. Here are 4 of the most-talked-about free apps introduced of late.
By Ted Kritsonis
The original Google Chromecast was the little HDMI stick that could. Bridging compatible mobile devices with TVs for a very low price, the device struck a chord with many who used it, despite its limitations. Now, there are two new Chromecasts, one for video and another for audio, with better specs inside and improved support on the software end.
By Lee Rickwood
Rules to come will toughen up Canada’s anti-spam law even further: people who allege they received an unwanted commercial e-mail, one sent to them without their permission or consent, can sue.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
I was able to easily project a 100-inch picture on a wall which was perfect for watching epic-scale movies like Prometheus and Exodus Gods and Kings.
By Lee Rickwood
Beakerhead celebrates and fosters learning and collaboration between science, arts and technology in wonderful and sometimes weird ways.
By Gadjo Sevilla
San Francisco: Apple dropped a number of product announcements at a special event in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Revealed today were the expected new iPhone 6s models as well as a new Apple TV and a larger iPad Pro designed for enterprise and creatives.
By Lee Rickwood
Products offered for our comfort and convenience, are actually pretty convenient for digital intruders, computer hackers and cyber criminals.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of Blackberry is an engrossing and in-depth retelling of how Research In Motion (RIM), set the stage for the smartphone industry and the series of unfortunate events that caused it to spiral out of control.