Description: According to technology research and advisory firm Gartner, wearable tech will out weigh smart watches in market demand by 2016. Source: TechVibes Date: March 13, 2015 At least in terms of hype, wearable technology hit the mainstream on Monday. But that doesn’t mean the smartwatch is going to be anything other than a novelty. Now,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Biometrics
Scientists Develop Vibrating Bicycle That Senses Traffic
Description: Senior bike riders are particularly at-risk for motor vehicle accidents. One dutch tech company is hoping to help. Source: Globe and Mail Date: February 26, 2015 Dutch scientists have developed a smart bicycle that uses sensors, wireless technology and video to warn riders of traffic dangers. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you use a bike for transportation?… Read more »
See Microsoft’s New HoloLens in Action
Description: Microsoft gives a sneak peek at the new holographic technology, a part of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. Source: CNN Money Date: February 26, 2015 Alex Kipman of Microsoft announces Microsoft’s new HoloLens which boasts a new type of processing unit – a holographic processing unit.(HPU) Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think this HoloLens… Read more »
NEXT Unveils “The Oyster” USB Fingerprint Scanner
Description: We are seeing more and more companies getting into the biometrics security solutions game and “The Oyster” is the next player. Source: Find Biometrics Date: February 19, 2015 NEXT Biometrics has unveiled a new USB fingerprint scanner. The NB-3010-U, nicknamed “The Oyster”, is designed for Windows 7 and 8.1 compatibility, but NEXT is also offering… Read more »
Little Wrist Device Helps the Blind ‘See’ the World Like a Bat
Description: A new device for the visually impaired is currently in the works and hopes to be another tool that may ease their way of life. Source: Globe and Mail Date: February 4, 2015 Some Wake Forest University students are using bats as a model to help the blind navigate their world. Just like the… Read more »
I Biohack My Kids
Description: CEO of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey, uses sensors and apps to retrain his children’s behaviour. Laurie Segall reports. Source: CNN Money Date: January 30, 2015 His methods may seem a bit unconventional, but he swears he’s doing it out of love! Questions for discussion: 1. Would you consider giving your children a shot of coffee for the health… Read more »
Microsoft Just Handed Us Our Holographic Future
Description: Microsoft has created Holo Studio, which lets users create their own holograms, print them out on 3D printers, and share them with others within minutes. Source: Tech News World Date: January 21, 2015 Microsoft on Wednesday announced Windows Holographic, a feature in Windows 10 that will let users create their own holograms and print them out on 3D… Read more »
One Hundred Little Robots do Mesmerizing, Choreographed Dance
Description: A future with robot assistants may be a reality that is closer than you think – however, these “Robi” robots are said will be used as a communication device. Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 21, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Would you pay $1,200 for the parts to build one of these “Robi” robots?… Read more »
Watch this Pen Draw in 3D, Mid-Air
Description: If there are 3D printers, then why not 3D pens? This pen has already been used to create many things including writing braille! Source: CNN Money Date: January 16, 2015 3D Doodler is a pen that rapidly heats and cools plastic, allowing you to draw three-dimensional objects. Questions for discussion: 1. In what other industries might… Read more »
This Desk Will Tell You When To Sit And When To Stand
Description: Here’s a desk that can help you lose weight! Source: TechCrunch Date: January 11, 2015 Standing is better than sitting. Most of the time. Sometimes your body needs a rest and that’s where the Humanscale OfficeIQ powered by Tome comes to play. Tome’s Jack Sigal stopped by the TechCrunch broadcast booth to show me how… Read more »
Leading Titles
Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Binder Ready Version Update Edition
R. Kelly Rainer, Casey G. Cegielski, Ingrid Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, Cristobal Sanchez-Rodriguez
ISBN: 978-1-119-13385-8
August 2015, © 2016
CDN $98.95; CDN $114.95