Posts By: Tawny Dhaliwal

Fed up with passwords? Tech experts are seeking alternatives

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Description: Quietly, a movement is taking shape within the technology industry to finally kill off the traditional password. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: April 9, 2014 For decades, researchers have worked on other means of authenticating users. But it’s only recently that the technology industry has started seriously considering alternatives to the text password. Read the full… Read more »

Widespread Encryption Bug, Heartbleed, Can Capture Your Passwords

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Description: Some websites running SSL encryption, such as Airbnb, Pinterest, USMagazine.com, NASA, and Creative Commons, among others, were exposed to a major security bug called Heartbleed on Monday. Source: Mashable Date: April 9, 2014 The bug affects web servers running Apache and Nginx software, and it has the potential to expose private information users enter into websites, applications,… Read more »

How Digital is Transforming Canada’s $500 Billion Retail Industry

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Description: From mobile to social, the rapid adoption of digital technologies, devices and services by consumers is reshaping our entire economy. Source: TechVibes Date: April 4, 2014 Shoppers want selection, purchasing options (online or in-store), price competitiveness and excellent online service—throughout the buying process and even post-purchase. And they want it across all digital channels and on all… Read more »

Why Facebook Is Spending Billions On Companies It Doesn’t Need

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Description: Facebook has become a conglomerate. As the world’s largest social network Facebook doesn’t need any of these companies. As Facebook Inc. they are invaluable. Source: Forbes Date: April 3, 2014 As the dust settles on Facebook’s $2BN purchase of virtual reality headset maker Oculus Rift last week, WHY?! remains the question on everyone’s lips. What’s more it… Read more »

Microsoft’s barrier-breaking plan to get more apps for Windows

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Description:  Microsoft’s plan is to provide developers with the tools that will let them design an app once, then apply it across all of Microsoft’s Windows 8 platforms, even the Xbox game consoles eventually, with minimal extra effort. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: April 3, 2014 Microsoft’s new strategy for its flagging operating system empire is… Read more »

Meet the Digital Paper, Sony’s latest e-ink slate.

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Description:  Digital Paper will be sold in the U.S. this May through Worldox, a U.S.-based company specializing in document management for legal professionals. Source: TechCrunch  Date: March 27, 2014 Sony introduced this device to the Japanese market last year. Since launch the device has only supported the editing and viewing of PDF documents. Word and Excel… Read more »

Foodini Is A 3D Printer That Lets You Print Dishes With Fresh Ingredients

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Description:  Foodini, a KickStarter project, is a 3D printer for foodstuffs. Its Florida-based makers are hoping their time-saving device becomes as ubiquitous on kitchen countertops as the microwave oven has become. Source: TechCrunch Date: March 27, 2014 Foodini is reinvention of the microwave! Instead of forcing people to rely on highly processed convenience food that’s larded with additives and… Read more »