Description: A new app, SuiteQ allows you to set up a room with furniture to your liking – and then buy the products. Source: Techvibes Date: January 24, 2014 Every so often, I see start-up companies rehashing an idea that’s been done to death many, many times before, either because they haven’t done their market… Read more »
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Surgeon Uses Google Glass To Get Critical Data
Description: As Google Glass becomes a little more mainstream, we take a look at how one surgeon is using the technology to gain insights into his patients’ conditions. Source: CNET Date: January 16, 2014 Part of your doctor’s prep routine for surgery could one day include putting on Google Glass. CNET’s Kara Tsuboi takes us inside… Read more »
The Stray Rover on the Far Side of Mars
Description: As “Opportunity” celebrates 10 years today, we take a look at the original Mars Rover “Spirit” and her exploration journey. Source: Mashable Date: January 24, 2014 Hanging over the stage at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium was a giant illustration of NASA’s Opportunity rover, its name blasted in big, celebratory block letters. It was supposed to be an event… Read more »
Following in Vancouver’s Footsteps, Bitcoin ATM Launches in Toronto
Description: As Bitcoin interest mildly increases, an ATM for the virtual currency appears in Toronto. But why use a physical teller machine to deposit virtual money into a virtual account? Source: TechVibes Date: January 17, 2014 In a continued effort to lend an air of legitimacy to the collective fever dream that is BitCoin, a… Read more »
The 22-year-old Redefining Mobile Advertising
Description: Brian Wong, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiip, hatched a new strategy to connect brands with consumers by offering rewards for virtual achievements. Source: Forbes Date: January 17, 2014 Kiip, a mobile advertising company, has developed a way to cash-in on those little moments consumers have everyday through various apps, and reward them ever so subtly. Watch… Read more »
CES: Cars that are solar-powered, talk to each other, and don’t need drivers
Description: Solar powered vehicles? Cars that can communicate with one another? Vehicles that can drive themselves? These concepts might not be as fictional as you may think. Source: CNET Date: January 7, 2014 The cars of the future may be able to communicate with each other, drive themselves, and be powered by the sun. CNET’s Sumi… Read more »
Flying Car Could Help Isolated Communities
Description: A Slovakian designer has produced a flying car which he hopes could help countries with poor transport infrastructure. Source: Globe&Mail Date: December 31, 2013 A flying car may seem to be a far-fetched idea, but the reality is that it may not be as much of a fantasy as you may think. A vehicle like this… Read more »
Xbox or PS4? Maybe that’s the wrong question
Description: With the holidays approaching, many have one of the new game consoles on their list. But which one is right for you? Source: CNET Date: November 21, 2013 With the release of the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it’s natural to pit the rivals against each other and compare features, prices, and games…. Read more »
Google And Robots: The Future Just Got A Lot Closer
Description: Don’t look for an Android-powered Wall-E anytime soon, but Google’s recent move toward robotics signals a big momentum shift getting under way. Source: CNET Date: December 5, 2013 Ready or not, we’re about to enter the age of robotics. That’s the message underlying Google’s announcement on Wednesday that former Android honcho Andy Rubin would be aiming the company’s next “moon shot”… Read more »
Hello Biometrics, Goodbye Passwords?
Description: Researchers at Purdue University say it’s coming soon: Biometrics – identification by human traits – is leading the way forward, making it possible to log in with a simple scan of your iris or fingerprint. Source: Globe&Mail Date: December 5, 2013 Your personal features are about to become the highest level security method against anything worth… 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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