Description: The new app makes it easier for users to request payments and to pay friends, family, and coworkers. Source: TechVibes Date: February 18, 2016 The free app, available on iOS and Android, reflects a change in how people move their money today. “You’ve shown us that sending and requesting money from your friends and family… Read more »
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Spotify’s fastest rising star is a 24 year-old Norwegian
Description: DJ and producer Kygo reached a billion streams on Spotify faster than any other artist. He’s now selling out arenas across North America, and he hasn’t even released an album. Instead he’s part of the $6 billion EDM industry… a market that’s made up of 20-year-old DJs who embrace the internet. Source: CNN Money Date:… Read more »
Facebook Plans To Put Ads In Messenger
Description: Foursquare just announced a partnership with Delivery.com to enable Foursquare users to order food, alcohol and groceries for delivery right from the Foursquare app. Source: TechCrunch Date: February 18, 2016 A leaked document Facebook sent to some of its biggest advertisers reveals that Facebook will launch ads within Messenger in Q2 2016. The document, obtained… Read more »
The world’s cheapest smartphone is cheaper than expected, launches in India for $4
Description: Foursquare just announced a partnership with Delivery.com to enable Foursquare users to order food, alcohol and groceries for delivery right from the Foursquare app. Source: Mashable Date: February 17, 2016 A little-known Indian company is launching the cheapest smartphone in the world today. The Freedom 251, manufactured by Ringing Bells, is priced at just Rs… Read more »
This Robot Delivers Groceries
Description: Former Skype co-founders have designed a self-driving robot that can navigate local neighborhoods to deliver parcels. Source: CNN Money Date: November 6, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Which demographics might find this type of robot useful? 2. What other kinds of tasks might a robot like this be useful for?
Gadget Ogling: An Emotional Keyboard, a Puzzling Phone, and Exquisite Headphones
Description: Taking a look at a new emoji keyboard, modular phone and VERY pricey headphones. Source: Tech News World Date: November 7, 2015 Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that ventures forth into the land of new gadget announcements to seek out the best and brightest gizmos. On the horizon this week are a modular smartphone,… Read more »
Instagram Testing 3D Touch Ads
Description: Instagram appears to be testing using the IPhone’s newest functionality to make better ads. Source: Fast Company Date: November 6, 2015 Instagram is experimenting with new advertisements that use the iPhone’s 3D Touch functionality. The advertisements, which are believed to be still in the testing and development phase, let customers apply added force to their clicks in order to browse between… Read more »
Budweiser Goal Lab Introduces Smartest Beer Fridge Around
Description: BUD-e Fridge: the greatest, smartest, and coldest beer fridge Source: TechVibes Date: November 5, 2015 Budweiser Goal Lab’s latest hockey innovation, the BUD-e Fridge, makes game time with your buds even better. Read More Questions for discussion: 1. Would the smartphone notifications really be of much use or do you feel like they would just add to… 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