Technology and Education Combines to Play in Augmented Reality Sandbox
by Lee Rickwood
The Shaping Watersheds Sandbox is a high-tech education tool used to explore the importance of water, hydrology, earth science and environmental studies.
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BlackBerry: A Retrospective
We all have memorable BlackBerry devices, these are some that changed the way people used their technology by making it more personal and portable and kickstarted the idea that smartphone were more than communication devices but were extensions of our work and personal lives.
Connected Home mishaps and how IoT is still not where it needs to be
The promise of a connected home for new or old homeowners is really a glimpse into the future. Being able to micro-manage your thermostat remotely, be virtually at home and answer the doorbell even if you’re vacationing in Cannes, set lighting on the fly for different moods, as well as shut appliances on or off at will, are attractive propositions and are all available today for a price, but are they any good.
360-Degree Virtual Reality Video Explores Deep Ocean
By Lee Rickwood
The videos can be viewed online at the Nekton Mission YouTube Channel and Facebook page; they are gorgeous, but the deeper story is, well, pretty ugly: climate change, over-fishing, pollution and acidification have pushed our oceans into a state of extreme disruption.
Simplify business expense tracking with ScanSnap Cloud and Expensify
By Gadjo Sevilla
I recently took a business trip where I had to account for my transportation, food, and incidental expenses for reimbursement by my client.
This usually entails scanning loose receipts on a scanner and collating them into a single document with an invoice for submission. These steps are time consuming and tedious. To make things easier, I used the portable Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 scanner, Fujitsu ScanSnap Cloud and Expensify app.
Sounds Like History – New Podcast, Digitization Project Preserves Canada’s Musical Legacy
by Lee Rickwood
Sit down, Beliebers! Wait your turn, Tragically Hip-sters! Even fans of The Shays have to wait, because a new online streaming audio archive is all about 78-rpm and cylinder recordings released in Canada from 1900 to 1950.
Smartphone plans and discounts to woo students before school starts
By Ted Kritsonis
A new school year is around the corner, and Canada’s wireless carriers are pushing to sign up as many students as possible looking for new devices and monthly plans. Are there any good deals to be had in the ensuing frenzy?
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