Toronto is on the cusp of a tech boom that will bring residents benefits but also a “dark side” that city officials, academics and businesses need to jointly overcome. That conclusion from a “Smart Cities” panel came Wednesday amid news Uber will make Toronto a hub for driverless car research and Google’s parent firm has… Read more »
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Battlefield 1: Can a video game about WW I be both entertaining and a history lesson?
After about two minutes — if you survive that long — you run out of ammo, and find yourself outnumbered. When you’re inevitably gunned down, a short card with your soldier’s name and lifespan appears on the screen — for example, “Matthew Collings (1884-1918).” Then you’re placed in the role of another doomed recruit, in another part of… Read more »
Android Apps Sending Hidden Data
Description: How many of your Android Apps are sending your hidden data? Source: Engadget Date: November 22, 2015 You may already know that Android apps send a lot of data, but you might be surprised at how much of it isn’t really necessary. While the data collected is likely to be harmless, there is always… Read more »
The Hackers Fighting ISIS You’ve Never Heard of
Description: Ghost Security Group, also known as GhostSec, is small hacker army composed of ex-military and ex-Anonymous members fighting ISIS online. Source: CNN Money Date: November 20, 2015 Ghost Security Group is a counter terrorism network that combats extremism on the digital front lines of today using the internet and social media as a weapon. Questions for… Read more »
YouTube Launches Kids’ App in America
Description: It’s one of the most popular websites in the world, now YouTube has launched an app in America that’s aimed directly at kids. Source: BBC Date: February 23, 2015 The company say it’s safer than their main website, with more controls that parents can use. YouTube makes money from adverts that pop up on the videos you watch. But… Read more »
NEXT Unveils “The Oyster” USB Fingerprint Scanner
Description: We are seeing more and more companies getting into the biometrics security solutions game and “The Oyster” is the next player. Source: Find Biometrics Date: February 19, 2015 NEXT Biometrics has unveiled a new USB fingerprint scanner. The NB-3010-U, nicknamed “The Oyster”, is designed for Windows 7 and 8.1 compatibility, but NEXT is also offering… Read more »
4 Bad Things Internet Companies Can’t Do Anymore — If the FCC Gets its Way
Description: If the FCC approves those new net neutrality rules, you’ll enjoy some extra protections. Source: CNN Money Date: February 6, 2015 Sure, there’s disagreement about how to best ensure net neutrality — an Internet where the cable owners don’t discriminate between the traffic on their networks. But one thing is certain: Internet providers have played dirty… Read more »
Canadian Downloaders Should Expect a Copyright Notice in the Mail
Description: Canadians can be liable for a maximum of $5,000 in damages for non-commercial copyright infringement, for example illegally downloading a film, a song or an app. Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 8, 2015 Have you recently downloaded a song, or a movie, or a TV show, from a site or service that didn’t ask for… Read more »
Telus Withdraws CWTA to Put ‘Customers First’
Description: As one of the “Big Three” ditches the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, Telus claims they are attempting to put the customer first. Source: TechVibes Date: February 28, 2014 Telus has withdrawn from the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association. The Vancouver-based telecommunication company’s decision to pull out from the industry’s main lobby group is a surprise move; all of Canada’s… Read more »
Marketer Advising Coke and Microsoft Questions Ethics of Widespread Web Tracking
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 »
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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
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August 2015, © 2016
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