Ryerson Professor among World’s Top Innovators: MIT Tech Review
A new smartphone app understands a user’s needs and intentions – based on physical context and location, pre-defined preferences and situational needs.
by Lee Rickwood
Tag: smartphone
‘Big 3’ carriers get sued by federal Competition Bureau
By Ted Kritsonis
The Competition Bureau, a federal government watchdog, has initiated a lawsuit against both the Big 3 wireless carriers, Rogers, Bell and Telus, and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) for misleading consumers through advertising premium texting services that are billed as being free, but allegedly incur hidden fees.
Samsung NX210 Smart Camera Review
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Integrating its app-driven smartphone interfaces with Wi-Fi connectivity and an impressive DSLR-sized 20.3 megapixel image sensor, Samsung’s NX210 ‘Smart Camera aims to impress.
Why paying full price for your smartphone is a good idea
By Ted Kritsonis
Despite the fact three-year contracts offer more attractive upfront pricing for premium smartphones, the duration of the term could actually make the phone more expensive and difficult to resell.
Router showdown: Western Digital My Net N900 vs. Cisco Linksys EA4500
By Ted Kritsonis
It’s still early, but the router, long the utilitarian device that does its job in keeping us connected, while collecting dust in the process, may actually become something cool. Western Digital’s My Net N900 and Cisco’s Linksys EA4500 are both two of the best routers available on the market, but how do they stack up against each other?
Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone launch delayed in Canada
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Samsung’s Galaxy S III is an anticipated smartphone. But it seems that Canadians will need to wait a little longer to get it.
Select Best Buy locations to collect e-waste from consumers on May 26
By Ted Kritsonis
Best Buy Canada will be hosting its annual “Tech it Away” event on May 26 at nine select store locations where consumers can bring in any used or unwanted electronics for free for recycling.
Pinterest and Instagram: Pictures speak louder than words
By Hessie Jones
Facebook’s shocking $1billion purchase of Instagram solidified one of the hottest social trends: Photo images have huge engagement value over text. Another photo site, Pinterest, has recently been commanding the airwaves, claiming 10 million users and “the fastest growing standalone site ever”.