Cell-Shocked Canadians Share Cellphone Horror Stories, But Still Support Top Companies
Any new cellphone code of ethics might be well advised to address consumer decision-making in the marketplace.
By Lee Rickwood
Tag: smartphone
Israeli tech startups start small but are thinking big
By Ted Kritsonis
Israel is a country that is almost always in the news for either political reasons or tourism, but the tiny state is making a name for itself as a hub for startup tech companies. On a recent high-tech mission to the country, we got to see some of the startups that are looking to change the world.
Smartphone Security Disappearing through Lack of User Protection, New Software Installs, Stolen Device IDs
So-called “privacy catastrophes” will be repeated without greater legal protection, industry cooperation and user prevention.
by Lee Rickwood
iPhone Leads the Herd with New Dairy App
Smartphone technology and a new mobile application can help keep milk fresh and healthy.
by Lee Rickwood
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
‘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.