Description: Wibidata, the application builder, has launched a new platform that will add a personal touch for users. Users will gain access to relevant search results and personalized content similar to Google. Source: Tech Crunch Date: November 29, 2013 Wibidata, a big data application provider, has a new platform for building real-time apps that shows the increasing accessibility… Read more »
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HootSuite Partners with Foursquare to Create Online Venue Management Solution for Businesses
Description: With the new partnership between Hootsuite and Foursquare, the two apps are hoping to utilize each other’s platforms to further grow their companies and engage customers in real-time conversations. Date: November 21, 2013 HootSuite is partnering with Foursquare to create a venue management solution for businesses. The app integration aims to combine the power… Read more »
Ottawa’s Nuvyyo Unveils Tablo, Which Aims to Make Cord-cutting Easier Than Ever
Description: Canadian company Nuvyyo claims they are changing television watching with their new device which will supposedly make mobile viewing that much easier. Source: TechVibes Date: November 14th, 2013 A Canadian company aiming to revolutionize the home media experience hopes to help cord-cutters access high-definition television content over the air. Nuvyyo this week unveiled a new product called… Read more »
Canadian Agency Launches Viral Video for View-Buying Service
Description: Canadian company John St. has created a viral video about viral videos. The video outlines their fake company “buyral” which supposedly incorporates a system of employed “clickers” who are hired to simply give your video views, and in turn, make your video go viral. Source: TechVibes Date: November 6th, 2013 Toronto-based agency John St. is creating buzz… Read more »
Pet-Friendly Tech Start-up Explodes On Kickstarter
Description: Your days of wondering what your pets are up to while your not there are over. Introducing Petcube – a small aluminum and glass cube that is equipped with a camera, a speaker, wi-fi capability and a laser pointer that can be controlled remotely through the use of a smartphone. Source: Forbes Date: October 24, 2013… Read more »
Five Social Video Trends to Watch in 2014
Description: Advances in social media and online marketing techniques are rapidly increasing to new heights everyday. Here are some social video trends to be on the look out for the coming year. Source: Techvibes Date: October 24, 2013 Social Media and online video are fast moving and sprouting quickly into new dimensions. Increasingly, businesses are learning… Read more »
Virgin America Made an Airplane Safety Video You’ll Actually Want to Watch
Description: Whenever you take a flight, TSA requirements insist a safety video to be played before every take off. These videos have been notoriously dull and boring. Virgin American has done the impossible – created a video you’ll really want to watch. Source: Fast Company Date: October 30, 2013 Airline safety announcements just got a lot… Read more »
Communitech Launches Data.Base, the World’s First Structured Big Data Ecosystem
Description: The Federal Government and Communitech hope that a $6.4-million contribution into a new database containing Big Data from various industries will help grow southern Ontario’s economy. Source: Techvibes Date: August 13, 2013 Communitech has launched Data.Base, which it claims is the world’s first structured big data ecosystem. Data.Base, a collaboration amongst government, academia, and the private sector… Read more »
20th Century Fox Puts Movies Online First With A Big Push Behind “Digital HD”
Description: 20th Century Fox has recently shown some innovation in attempts to boost their online movie sales. Going forward, new movies released by Fox will be offered online in “Digital HD” 3 weeks ahead of In-store DVDs. This shift in priorities may just inject some life into a floundering industry. Source: TechCrunch Date: September 18th,… Read more »
How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers’ Shelves in 6 Months
Description: Georgetown University buddies Vincent Ko, Luke Lagera and Michael Mills have founded Panda, a Washington, D.C.-based sunglasses maker that uses sustainably-harvested bamboo for its frames. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: August 29th, 2012 It may sound like a ploy to get shoppers in the door, but the power of “green” and eco-conscious consumers can’t be denied. After all… Read more »
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