Description: Two original app ideas have just been launched that are hoping to bring communities together. The first is an online neighbourhood watch program to report crime; and includes a direct link to the police. The second connects people to others in their specific neighbourhoods for problem solving and local advice. Source: cnet.com Date: October 10,… Read more »
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Runners turn to GPS watches to track results
Description: Many tech-savvy runners are turning to GPS watches to track key data, such as altitude and heart rate. This watch also tracks things such as calorie consumption and approaching terrain. Source: CTV News Date: October 8, 2013 Running is arguably the most popular form of exercise, with essential gear consisting of just two feet and… Read more »
Federal Government: We Will Reduce Roaming Costs on Canadian Network
Description: Canadians are fully aware of the exorbitant wireless service fees they are charged every month, but now here’s some good news. The federal government intends to reduce costs – including roaming charges while outside of the country. Source: Techvibes Date: October 17, 2013 The Canadian government admits we as consumers pay a lot of money… Read more »
Totally Automated Japanese Restaurant Has Games & Prizes
Description: The technology-driven Japanese culture has taken an interesting turn in which sushi restaurants are no longer requiring wait staff. No human contact and prizes to be won; lunch will never be the same! Source: Mashable Date: October 18, 2013 Usually, when entering a restaurant — even a sushi boat restaurant — you’re greeted by a… Read more »
Social media changes back-to-school experience
Description: Social media has changed the experience of going back to school for kids. By using social media to stay in-touch throughout the summer, kids are able to draw on each others shared content to start conversations and meet new friends. However, for some this might mean enduring more bullying than before. Source: CBC.ca Date:… Read more »
How Technology Democratized Development
Description: Individuals in Africa are becoming more empowered and productive with the help of their mobile phones. Today, anyone anywhere can make a positive difference in their own – or somebody else’s – community. Source: BBC.com Date: September 7th, 2012 Twenty years ago, if you were information technology-literate and interested in international development, your options… Read more »
Samsung in Hot Seat Over Abusing Chinese Workers
Description: New York-based China Labor Watch has recently conducted a six month investigation into eight Samsung factories in China. The investigation has unearthed issues that include safety, work hours and underage workers. Source: theglobeandmail.com Date: September 5th, 2012 Fresh off a billion-dollar loss in a patent fight with rival smartphone maker Apple Inc., embattled Samsung… Read more »
“Color Forecast” Spies On The Hip To Help Guide Your Fashion Choices
Description: This innovative new website tracks and translates the most worn colour in some of the most fashionable cities around the world. Now the fashion conscious can see what colours the fashion elite are wearing in real-time. Source: Fastcompany.com Date: April 19 2012 Even if you’ve confidently assessed the nowness of your hemline, heel height,… Read more »
Facebook Keeps A History Of Everyone Who Has Ever Poked You, Along With A Lot Of Other Data
Description: Most of you probably know that Facebook knows a lot about you. But did you know that if you were to print it out, it might take up about 880 pages? Source: Forbes.com Date: Sept 27, 2011 European users can request their information with this Facebook form (instructions here). Max Schrems of Europe v…. Read more »
The world’s fastest Internet access—who’s got it?
Description: New research ranks the countries with the fastest Internet connections, and all 50 U.S. states too. Source: Fortune.com Date: Jan 24 , 2011 The speed at which people around the world connect to the Internet is climbing at a 14% annual clip and now averages nearly 2 megabits per second, according Akamai’s “State of the… Read more »
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