Toronto Reads – Digital Downloads on the Rise; Staffless Libraries, Too?
by Lee Rickwood
Anyone with a valid library card can get digital downloads from the Toronto Public Library – and millions do!
Tag: mobile
CES 2019: The hottest tech trends from the show
By Gadjo Sevilla
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has always been a mixed bag with focus bouncing between PCs and consumer technology to smartphones, accessories, smart cars and AI and VR innovation.
A look at Google Fi as the template for future smartphone carriers
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Google Fi features that make sense for other carriers to emulate include the secure use of trusted Wi-Fi networks to augment calls and data usage. Not only does this decongest 4G-LTE cellular networks, but it also gives users access to faster data without using up their cellular data.
Best flagship smartphones in the Canadian market
By Gadjo Sevilla
Pricing continues to rise in the premium smartphone space, and devices are getting more expensive. But do they offer more? Let’s look at the best smartphones money can buy in Canada.
Best mid-range smartphones in the Canadian market
By Gadjo Sevilla
The advantage some mid-range devices have is usually improved battery life, sturdier build quality and a more practical fit and finish. Here are some of the key mid-range smartphones today.
Lacking Affordable Internet, Indigenous Communities Take D.I.Y. Approach to Technology
by Lee Rickwood
Doing it for yourself in this case means setting up Internet and mobile phone access in remote rural and northern communities.
Toronto Opens Doors to Open Data, Open Government with Calls for Civic Engagement as Art
by Lee Rickwood
Civic decision-makers and members of the wider community are hoping that data can help them solve the charged social, political and technical issues that the city faces.
Why Apple won’t adopt USB-C for its mobile devices
By Ted Kritsonis
Almost every smartphone and tablet manufacturer has been moving toward using USB-C as a charging port, but Apple isn’t likely to jump on the bandwagon with the iPhone and iPad.