PM Tweets Reversal of Usage-Based Internet Billing
by Lee Rickwood
The CRTC recently said that both large and small Internet service providers would be able to bill by the meter – so called UBB, or usage based billing.
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Android overtakes Symbian, now most popular smart phone platform
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Symbian is only available in Nokia handsets which are made out of feature phones and advanced smart phones, while Google’s Android OS can be found in devices from Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Motorola, Acer, Sharp and Toshiba among others.
Internet Pricing Becomes Political Issue as Meter Pricing Ticks Closer
A new usage-based billing policy for Internet use in Canada takes effect March 31.
by Lee Rickwood
Beaming your computer screen to your TV for home entertainment
By Ted Kritsonis
In a previous article this week, we talked about some of the media players available in Canadian retail that would make great additions to a home theatre setup. Naturally, we understand the category still needs a bit more time for consumers to get comfortable with, which is why projecting a computer screen to a TV might be easier to do.
Mobilicity giving 3 days of free Lunar New Year calling to China, Hong Kong and Singapore
Mobilicity just announced that it is giving its customers unlimited free calls to China, Hong Kong and Singapore from February 2- 4 as part of the Lunar New Year celebration.
Which media player is right for you?
By Ted Kritsonis
The notion of the Web-connected TV is going to become a bigger story over the course of this year, and media players are a big reason why. But now that they’re slowly starting to go mainstream, which one is most ideal for your home entertainment needs?
Is Samsung’s NF-210 Netbook A Case of Style over Substance?
By Lee Rickwood
So an attractive netbook with a new Dual Core Atom processor like this one was supposed to hit both targets – small size, big punch. Depending on your requirements, you may have to be happy with one over the other.
By Lee Rickwood
Google Shake Up: Schmidt steps down as CEO
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Under Schmidt’s leadership, Google has dominated the internet search and online advertising market while expanding into new projects most notable of which are their Android smartphone OS and the purchase of YouTube which is the Internet’s de facto video service. Google is currently estimated to be worth $163.2 billion.