This Week's Top Tech Rave
By Leila Pejman on Mar 19, 2010 at 1:05 PM
These are my top picks of tech news this week (I know it's Google heavy, but they've been coming out with the best raves)
Google's Nexus One is coming to Canada. Finally! [CTV]
Bad blood growing between Apple and Google. [NY Times]
Could this be true? Facebook bigger than Google? [Financial Times]
Add to your wish list: Google TV [Globe & Mail]
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Heart Racing at the Paralympics
By Leila Pejman on Mar 19, 2010 at 9:34 AM
At the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics, GE health care has debuted the MAC 800 ECG, a portable ECG (electrocardiograph), to help assist physician care to athletes and trainers during the Games.
Not a gadget we usually cover on GetConnected but when you consider that a full size ECG usually weights around 65 pounds and this portable, briefcase-sized one weights less than seven pounds, you realize it's a big feat of technology.
PayTV vs Internet: The Future of Televison
By Leila Pejman on Mar 16, 2010 at 9:40 AM
The annual techie gathering, South by Southwest Conference (SxSW), kicked off this past weekend in Austin, Texas. The much anticipated debate titled "The Battle For Your TV: PayTV vs. Internet" between HDNet founder Marc Cuban and Boxee founder AvnerRonen, got so heated that the fire alarm went off, literally. So, the panel discussion had forced intermission while spectators evacuated the building.
5 Reasons To Use WordPress For Your Next Website
By Leila Pejman on Mar 13, 2010 at 9:55 AM
This article is a guest post by George Plumley, author of WordPress 24-Hour Trainer and host of the WordPress video tutorial site www.seehowtwo.com.
This Week's Top 5 Tech Rave
By Leila Pejman on Mar 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM
These are my top picks of tech events from around the world this week:
The much anticipated news from Apple; the iPad goes on pre-sale today in the US [Tech Borge]
10 years after the dot.com bubble euphoria, what's the digital landscape like today [Globe Technology]
Fancy owning a saucy URL - Sex.com is up for auction (if you've got 1 million dollars!) [Guardian]
Google Announces Business in the Cloud
By Leila Pejman on Mar 11, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Earlier this week, Google hosted a Campfire One event, where the company announced a new app store for businesses, known as the Google App Marketplace. All of their current apps like Gmail, Calender, Docs have been customized for businesses, as a result attracting two million companies (and 25 million users) to 'go Google'.
Recycle your Old Shirt into a New Outfit for your Computer
By Leila Pejman on Mar 7, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Still can't let go of that worn out Bon Jovi t-shirt you bought 10 years ago. Hello Rewind will help turn your favorite tees into a stylish computer sleeve. Now for the inspiring twist, the company's goal is to fight sex trafficking so they hire former sex trade workers to make the stylish conversion happen; cutting out the design, sewing it up with batting, felt and velcro.
It's a super easy process for you. First choose a laptop size (13", 15" or 17"). Hello Rewind mails you a pre-paid envelope to send your chosen t-shirts. Within 4-8 weeks, your computer will have something cool to wear.
Social Networking Site Promotes Movies
By Leila Pejman on Mar 6, 2010 at 10:13 AM
The new Alice in Wonderland movie starring Johnny Depp opened nationwide this weekend, and I am very excited to see this film.
On February 20th director, Tim Burton, 'hosted' a virtual preview of the stars, songs and scenes from Alice in Wonderland (My invitation got lost in cyberspace I'm sure! Or it could be that I don't have a MySpace account!).
Fraud Prevention Month - Bank Card Tip
By Leila Pejman on Mar 2, 2010 at 11:02 AM
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. The Competition Beueau is the driving force behind bringing awareness to Canadians about how to protect themselves against all forms of fraud.
Recycle Your Old Ikea Lamp
By Leila Pejman on Feb 28, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Recycling is a hot topic, but we're usually talking about where to send your electical stuff for it to be transformed by someone else. This is a weird but fun idea: Recycle your old Ikea lamp into a media projector, yourself!
Just imagine, at your next party you can entertain your guests retro-style with photos from your trip to Europe or wedding. An Instructables' member (derte84) has provided the quirky five step guide to transforming your Ikea lamp into a projector. See link here.
All you need is an Ikea lamp, tape, and as many slides you'd like to present, and it only takes five minutes to assemble.
So, save some money, be environmental and amaze your guests with a homemade slideshow!
