Rogers’ CEO to Retire at Top of Game
It’s during his tenure that Rogers became the country’s largest wireless carrier; now, Nadir Mohamed says he’s leaving the company.
by Lee Rickwood
Tag: smartphone
Digital Advice for Valentine’s Day: Don’t Give Your Love – or Location – Away
Online and mobile dating on Valentine’s Day should be about romantic serendipity, not compromising safety.
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian Tech Company Plays at the Super Bowl with Mobile Messaging System
iSIGN Media’s wireless platform reaches out to consumers’ mobile devices within 100 metres, sending specific messages about nearby activities, with special offers, discount coupons and other local information.
by Lee Rickwood
New BlackBerry’s Official Launch – Is BB10 More Important to You, to RIM, or to Canada?
The Official Launch of new BlackBerry 10 products and services is seen as a ‘make-it or break it’ day for RIM; the launch may be just as important to the overall Canadian tech landscape.
by Lee Rickwood
Mapping Digital Media: Where’s Canada in Global Rankings on Social Media, Music Downloads?
Urban consumers in China, Brazil, India and Singapore are the world’s most voracious users of digital media, powered by the rapid uptake of smartphones and tablets – not Canada.
By Lee Rickwood
Is health this year’s new tech trend?
Photos and text by Ted Kritsonis
The public’s increasing focus and awareness over health goes back at least the last five years, but the consumer tech industry was slow to adapt to changing attitudes. Until now, at least. The number of companies, gadgets and apps designed to help people in almost every facet of their physical and mental well-being is continually growing, and this year will likely cast a big spotlight on all of them as a whole.
How much value do you get from your tech subscriptions?
By Ted Kritsonis
Whether it’s a big ticket subscription, like cable or satellite TV or Internet, or something lower-priced, like satellite radio, Netflix or a music streaming service, the dollars can add up, if you’re not careful. Early into 2013, when New Year’s resolutions are set, it might be a good time to assess if you’re getting what you pay for.
RIM Shifts Time in Advance of BlackBerry Launch
RIM needs to make a big splash with its new BlackBerry Enterprise 10 operating system and BlackBerry 10 smartphones in as short a time as possible.
by Lee Rickwood