Making Smartphones Smarter, Canadian Technologists See Through the Screen
They built see-through temperature-sensing and phone-authentication processes right in the screen in order to demonstrate the potential of their innovation.
by Lee Rickwood
Tag: smartphone
Canadian Company Driven by Tech Mission: Low Cost Internet, More Affordable Devices
A tech company in Canada is at the forefront of efforts to expand Internet access to those countries on the other side of the digital divide.
by Lee Rickwood
BlackBerry launches Passport, but software tells a wider story
Text, photos and video by Ted Kritsonis
BlackBerry launched its anticipated Passport smartphone at events in Toronto, London and Dubai, marking the first major release since CEO John Chen took the reins 10 months ago. The device’s appeal is largely aimed at business and productivity-focused users, rather than the average consumer, but its performance in the market could signal where the struggling company goes from here.
Apple releases iOS 8, heavy with new features
By Ted Kritsonis
As is typically customary of Apple, the company has released its latest major iOS 8 update today two days before the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus come to market. The update, which will come preinstalled on the new handsets, adds new features and upgrades that are compatible going back to the iPhone 4S, the iPad 2, both iPad minis and fifth-gen iPod touch.
Graphic Back to School Tips from Privacy Commissioner
Beyond its written warnings and extensive print resources, the office has now created – a first for the Commissioner – a graphic novel to help young Canadians better understand and manage online privacy issues.
Office 365 tries to make work productive anywhere
By Ted Kritsonis
Depending on where you sat, Microsoft’s move to bring its Office software suite to the cloud in the form of Office 365 may have reinvigorated it, helping productivity at a time where the workplace can be almost anywhere.
First look at the Moto X, Moto G, Moto 360 and Moto Hint
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
Only a few days ago, Motorola unveiled its latest quartet of products in newer models of the Moto X and Moto G smartphones, plus its new smartwatch, the Moto 360, and a new take on a Bluetooth headset in the Moto Hint. We’ve been playing around with the first three units since and here are some first impressions.
Samsung launches new smartphones Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
NEW YORK – At a global launch taking place in New York, Berlin and Beijing, Samsung unveiled the oft-rumoured Galaxy Note 4 and also added another device in the Galaxy Note Edge. Both devices are very similar in spec and appearance, though differ in the curved edge of the latter’s screen.