Description: The art of drumming has now entered the 21st century. You can now play the instrument, without the actual drum set! Source: Reuters Date: February 23, 2015 Aerodrums uses real-time motion-tracking technology to accurately translate air drumming into sound. The inventors say it allows professional and amateur drummers alike to keep all the finesse and… Read more »
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Scientists Develop Vibrating Bicycle That Senses Traffic
Description: Senior bike riders are particularly at-risk for motor vehicle accidents. One dutch tech company is hoping to help. Source: Globe and Mail Date: February 26, 2015 Dutch scientists have developed a smart bicycle that uses sensors, wireless technology and video to warn riders of traffic dangers. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you use a bike for transportation?… Read more »
To Become a Grown-up Business, YOUTUBE Needs to Attract Grown-up Viewers
Description: Claiming to only “break-even” last year, YouTube must find a way to increase profits. Source: Fast Company Date: February 26, 2015 The online video platform remains unprofitable, despite an audience of billions. Read More Questions for discussion: 1. Do you regularly watch YouTube videos? 2. What do you think YouTube could do to boost adult viewership?
See Microsoft’s New HoloLens in Action
Description: Microsoft gives a sneak peek at the new holographic technology, a part of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. Source: CNN Money Date: February 26, 2015 Alex Kipman of Microsoft announces Microsoft’s new HoloLens which boasts a new type of processing unit – a holographic processing unit.(HPU) Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think this HoloLens… Read more »
Canadians Will Now See Ads on Instagram
Description: Canadians have discovered that Instagram is now showing ads to their users based on the true Instagram experience. Source: TechVibes Date: November 13, 2014 Instagram has added advertising to Canada, which is great news for advertisers but not-so-great news for Canadian users of the platform. Initial advertisers include Air Canada, Target Canada, and… Read more »
Resurrecting Drowned iPhones From the Dead
Description: Startup TekDry has created a machine that can dry out a waterlogged phone. Source: CNN Money Date: November 14, 2014 CNNMoney Tech Correspondent, Laurie Segall talks to Adam Cookson of TekDry about their new machine that claims to be able to save drenched phones. Watch Video Questions for discussion: 1. Have you ever lost a cell phone… Read more »
The Prynt Case Turns Your Smartphone Into A Polaroid Camera
Description: How would you like to be able to print off those photos you just took with your smartphone? Now you can, on the spot, with the new Prynt case. Source: Tech Crunch Date: November 13, 2014 Hot off of their HAXLR8R demo day presentation last week, hardware startup Prynt was nice enough to drop by TechCrunch HQ… Read more »
Forget Motorcycles! Hoverbikes are in the Works
Description: Just one more step on the long road to the science fiction future we’re all waiting for! Source: Globe and Mail Date: November 14, 2014 Hoverbikes are in the works, and it looks like they will be around in the not too distant future. Watch the Video Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think riding a hoverbike… Read more »
GuestDriven Raises $3M To Expand Its Hotel Guest Interaction And Loyalty Platform
Description: GuestDriven, a Montreal based start-up, hopes to bring back real-time customer-employee interaction throughout the hotel industry. Source: TechCrunch Date: February 18, 2014 These days, many hotel interactions with their guests happen through third-party platforms: The Travelocities, Yelps, and Foursquares of the world get the feedback that hotels need and depend on, and this generally happens in… Read more »
Step Your Game Up, Retailers! When It Comes to Shopping, Canadians Want – and Expect – It All
Description: Canadian consumers are expecting more and more from retailers and in order to keep up, retailers must be completely mobile accessible, and tell their easily relate-able brand story through all media channels. Source: TechVibes Date: February 27, 2014 Canadian consumers have high demands when it comes to the experience of shopping, according to Total Retail:… 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