Monthly Archives: October 2013

First FDA-Approved Bionic Eye Ready for Commercial Launch in US

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Description: Advancements in Technology will now allow Americans suffering from retinitis pigmentosa the opportunity to improve their quality of life.  This eye wear will allow them to see light, shadows and sometimes even the outlines of objects or humans. Source: CNET Date: October 7, 2013   After more than 20 years in the making, the world’s first FDA-approved bionic… Read more »

Marketer Advising Coke and Microsoft Questions Ethics of Widespread Web Tracking

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Description: Following what customers are doing after they leave a digital store on the web is both effortless and commonplace for companies. Unlike in the physical world, it’s hard to notice when you are followed on the web. As the practice expands, some marketers are beginning to doubt whether tracking is the right thing to… Read more »

What SDN Can and Cannot Do for Your Network

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Description: Software defined networking (SDN) is still at the early stages of development adoption.  In this video interview, Rami Rahim, executive vice-president of platform systems division at Juniper Networks, offers some advice to organizations considering SDN. Source: itworldcanada Date: October 3, 2013   Rami Rahim of Juniper Networks says businesses should look for SDN systems that offer programmability… Read more »

TWTR, Inc. Stock Soars as Investors mistake the company for Twitter

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Description: A misunderstanding has the company TWTR, Inc. confused for Twitter.  Twitter has chosen TWTR as their stock symbol when the company goes public. TWTR, Inc investors see a 2,000 percent rise in stock price because of the confusion. Source: canada.com Date: October 4, 2013 Twitter, we’re sure, took it as a good sign that investor… Read more »

Introducing “WildCat”

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Description: The same firm that is bringing us intimidatingly real military androids now has a cat-like machine that can run at 16 miles an hour. Meet “WildCat” – The galloping robot animal, and future soldier’s companion. Source: fast company Date: October 4, 2013 The interwebs are buzzing thanks to a video of Boston Dynamics’ newest machine, a… Read more »

Canadian Start-ups Head to London

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Description: Hundreds of Canadian technology start-up companies head to London to investigate the European city as a future place of business. Source: Techvibes Date: October 4, 2013 Techvibes spent that last week in London, England shadowing a handful of startups selected for UKTI’s Global Adventure Challenge and the C100UK’s inaugural 48 Hours in London.  Read Rest of… Read more »