Description: Syfy channel experiments with syncing Philips Hue smart lights with scenes in 12 Monkeys to immerse the viewers in action beyond the TV screen. Source: CNN Money Date: March 6, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Would a feature like this enhance your television viewing experience? 2. If a show included this feature, would it entice you… Read more »
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High-tech Fashion: Touchscreens in Fitting Rooms
Description: Imagine walking into a clothing store and having the ability to browse through recommended looks from the designer with the touch of a screen. Source: CNN Money Date: February 20, 2015 Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is partnering with eBay to introduce touchscreen dressing rooms to her retail stores. Questions for discussion: 1. What are some benefits that might… Read more »
One Hundred Little Robots do Mesmerizing, Choreographed Dance
Description: A future with robot assistants may be a reality that is closer than you think – however, these “Robi” robots are said will be used as a communication device. Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 21, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Would you pay $1,200 for the parts to build one of these “Robi” robots?… Read more »
Your 3D image Immortalized in Glass
Description: Forget 2D images. Now you can take home a 3D glass image of yourself! Source: CNET Date: January 16, 2015 CES attendees waited in line for up to eight hours at the Intel booth to take home a coveted keepsake. CNET’s Kara Tsuboi takes us through the process of how the tech giant used new… Read more »
Watch this Pen Draw in 3D, Mid-Air
Description: If there are 3D printers, then why not 3D pens? This pen has already been used to create many things including writing braille! Source: CNN Money Date: January 16, 2015 3D Doodler is a pen that rapidly heats and cools plastic, allowing you to draw three-dimensional objects. Questions for discussion: 1. In what other industries might… Read more »
Curious much? This e-learning site may have the answer
Description: Ever wanted to learn how to cook paella, wrangle HTML code or play the ukulele? Curious.com’s mission is to become the go-to site for that. Source: CNET Date: January 10, 2015 It’s surprisingly easy to dislocate a man’s shoulder. Using a move known in Japanese as Oogyaku, or “great reversal,” you just have to get him… Read more »
Teachers Will Embrace Students’ Smartphone Addiction In 2015
Description: Technology will be used as a more mainstream approach for education in 2015. Source: Tech Crunch Date: January 3, 2015 Of course, classrooms have been using computers for decades, but 2014 was a year when many schools began to adopt technology as an embedded, natural part of teaching and learning. As many schools have… Read more »
How Far 3D Printing Came in 2014 – And Where It’s Headed This Year
Description: As 3D printing becomes more and more of a reality, TechVibes takes a look at where it may go from here. Source: TechVibes Date: January 2, 2015 It’s kind of grown up in the past year-and-a-half,” say Andrew Finkle, the co-founder of Waterloo-based Structur3D, which sells 3D printers and develops technology for the devices. “People… Read more »
Polaroid’s Cube camera takes on GoPro
Description: Polaroid is back and introducing their version of the GoPro cam. Source: CNN Money Date: December 6, 2014 Polaroid’s retro resurgence is getting a modern makeover. It’s launching the Cube, which is a 35mm video camera that aims to appeal to a broad demographic. Watch the Video Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think Polaroid will… Read more »
Robot Snake Can Conquer Hills and Slopes
Description: A team of researchers analyzed the sidewinder snake’s ability to quickly and efficiently climb sandy hills and slopes, hoping to mimic that ability in robotic snakes. Source: Mashable Date: October 10, 2014 Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Oregon State University, and Zoo Atlanta tapped into the power of Mother… 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
CDN $98.95; CDN $114.95