The cyber arms NSO Group was founded in 2010 and is based in Herzliya, an attractive city north of Tel Aviv that is known as being a cluster of tech start-ups. The group was likely funded by the elite 8200 Intelligence Unit, an Israeli military-funded scheme for start-ups. Source: BBC Technology Date: September 1st, 2016 Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37192670… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Competitive advantage
Toronto, Ottawa Look to Legalize Uber
Description: City staff in Toronto and Ottawa have developed draft regulations that would create a new set of rules for app-based ride hailing services. Source: Tech Vibes Date: April 11, 2016 On Friday, Ottawa City Council’s community and protective services committee voted to approve the new regulations. That means they’ll go before the entire city council… Read more »
Self-cleaning laundry may be on the way
Description: Imagine doing laundry in a flash — just by hanging your clothes outside. Source: CNN Money Date: March 24, 2016 Researchers in Australia say they have found a way to alter fabric so that stains disappear after a few minutes of sun exposure. They dip the fabric into a special solution that coats it with… Read more »
This is FlyKly
Description: Introducing this Smart Ped, the first foldable motorized scooter. Source: Tech Crunch Date: October 25, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. What age demographic do you think is most likely to be the target market for a bike like this? 2. Do you think cyclists will warm easily to a device such as this?
Sky Taxis Are About to Become a Reality
Description: SkyTran’s sky taxis are making their debut. Source: CNN Money Date: October 25, 2015 The aerial mass transit system features “cars” that magnetically glide 20 to 30 feet above the ground along elevated tracks. Skytran, based in Mountain View, California, has been developing the system for five years. The pilot project will debut in Tel Aviv at… Read more »
$650 for a selfie stick?
Description: Drone-maker DJI is taking their 4K camera technology off the drone and onto a selfie-stick they call the Osmo. Source: CNN Money Date: October 16, 2015 CNN Business reporter, Samuel Burke takes a look at the new $650 selfie stick has an advantage over the GoPro with self-stabilization technologies. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think this camera… Read more »
Tesla’s Model X is the New King of Crossover SUV’s
Description: Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new Model X crossover SUV. With falcon wing doors and a Ludicrous mode that shoots the SUV from zero to sixty in just over three seconds, the Model X makes a strong debut. Source: CNN Money Date: October 3rd, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. If price were not a factor, would… Read more »
You Can Now Watch Netflix on a Virtual Reality Headset
Description:You can now watch Netflix shows like “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black” on the Samsung Gear VR — an Oculus virtual reality headset. Source: CNN Money Date: September 24, 2015 Netflix became the first of several streaming media apps to launch on Oculus’ virtual reality app store Thursday. Its shows will still be in… Read more »
700 mph in a Tube: The Hyperloop Experience
Description: This alternative travel concept could change our lives in a major way. Source: CNN Money Date: Sept 11, 2015 It’s Elon Musk’s idea, but Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is trying to make this “pipe dream” a reality. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you feel that a technology like this is something that can be woven into mainstream society? 2…. Read more »
Why Apple Would Want to Take on Netflix
Description:Producing original movies or TV series fits with the company’s business model, analyst says. Source: CBC News Date: Sept 7th, 2015 A never-ending media industry rumour has resurfaced: According to a report in Hollywood trade publication Variety, later confirmed by other news outlets, Apple is exploring options to produce original online programming, the goal being to… Read more »
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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
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