President, ITWorld Canada 1956-2009
Here I am at the launch of whatsyourtech.ca, and it only seems fitting that my first posting be a tribute to Andy White, former ITWorld Canada President and COO, technology publisher and personal mentor and friend. Sadly, Andy passed away last week.
Andy was a visionary and an inspiring leader. His love for technology –
By Dilshan Kathriarachchi
WIND Mobile internet tipster “Windsider” put up what appears to be leaked plans yet to be confirmed by Canada’s newest wireless carrier cleared for takeoff earlier today.
By Dilshan Kathriarachchi
Bell launches the Samsung Galaxy™, its first Android device and Canada’s fifth. All major wireless carriers in Canada now offer at least one Android handset.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Google recently announced its Chrome desktop OS that is set to launch in 2010. What makes the Google OS is unique is that it works entirely inside the Google Chrome browser with tabs as the main means of navigation between programs.
By Ted Kritsonis
Everyone knows YouTube, but not everyone knows how to enhance the experience of using the popular video site. The Web is rife with unique tools and add-ons that really help you discover what’s possible and even take a few slices with you.
By Lee Rickwood
Rogers Communications has booted up its new online video service, so its customers can get on demand access to individual shows and entire TV channels.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Apple’s history of mouse making comes with a few hits and many misses. The Mac and iPod maker’s insightful design and legendary ease of use fails to translate to their wired and wireless mouse design. While their notebook trackpads are considered the best in the business, the desktop counterparts leave much to be desired.
By Ted Kritsonis
Geo-blocking isn’t fun for anyone, but it’s the reality we face here in Canada, since copyright and licensing issues preclude us from enjoying all the content that’s on tap with popular online TV show repositories like Hulu in the U.S. and BBC iPlayer in the U.K. Thankfully, there are ways to get around this.