Touchscreen technology, on-demand content and Web-inspired user guides are not just for the home entertainment centre – they are key components of hospital information systems that are being widely used to support patient care.
by Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that Rogers and Shaw have teamed up and unveiled a new streaming content platform they’re calling “Shomi”, it will inevitably be compared to Netflix, which already has a significant presence in Canada.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft’s Surface Pro device is the closest in bridging the gap between tablet and notebook but it has failed to capture mass adoption. What can make the Surface a better selling device?
If you think technology is a male-dominated industry, try tackling the military, too! Canadian business executive Christine Van Slyke did so with energy and enthusiasm.
By Lee Rickwood
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Despite the general downturn in PC sales, Apple’s more premium notebooks and desktops continue to sell well. What’s the secret to their continued success?
A new panomorph (wide-angle panoramic) lens is so small, it’s being integrated into compact mobile gadgets and even wearable devices.
by Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
To offer alternatives to hated phone contracts, some carriers have since launched “tab” options where the balance of the phone subsidy can be paid off much faster than a two-year contract. But if that tab is paid off much sooner, does it spell the end of the contract, and does it automatically include a discount on a monthly plan?
Today’s PC can do a lot more than its predecessors – but then again, the return of the Restore button might be nice. Other interesting technology from the past will be on display at a special PC Museum open house.
by Lee Rickwood