Toronto Police and Globe & Mail Offer G20 Alerts via Text Messaging and Social Media
By Janet Tieu on Jun 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Canadians who want to follow the events of G20 can sign up for The Globe and Mail’s G20 Summit Mobile service for free. Subscribers will receive breaking news on their mobile phones from June 21 to June 28, 2010. “This use of SMS alerts is only the latest in a string of mobile initiatives underway at The Globe as we embrace the changing nature of news delivery," said Angus Frame, VP of Digital at The Globe and Mail.
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Bell Launches HSPA Network Today
By Veronica Bell on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Mobile carrier Bell launched their brand new HSPA high speed network this morning. The network, which was built through a partnership with rival carrier Telus, brags increased data connection speeds for your mobile devices.
This also means an increased number of phones available for customers of Bell, one of Canada's three dominant cellular service providers. Some of the phones announced on the new network include the BlackBerry Bold 9700, Samsung OMNIA II and the much coveted Apple iPhone.
Charitable Cellphone Use?
By Veronica Bell on Sep 24, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Text messages are nothing new to Canadians, they send upwards of 100 million texts a day. We're also text-happy when it comes to those “Text Random Code to Random Number” promotions to download the latest Cobra Starship ringtone or "I hate school!" Wallpapers that can cost upwards of $1 per text.
Now you can spend your texting dollars on a good cause. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association is helping charities across Canada receive donations via text messaging with the assistance of the Mobile Giving Foundation.
TomTom GPS App Now Available for the iPhone
By Veronica Bell on Aug 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM
If you have been waiting for the release of the TomTom GPS app for your iPhone since its announcement this past spring at WWDC, then today is your day, enjoy it!
Although it’s not the first GPS app for the iPhone, it’s the first one from a big name like TomTom with huge functionality.
Purchase the app from the App Store based on your region (in our case “US & Canada”) to get all the latest maps for that area. It looks like it is going to set you back about $100 USD for the software. No word on what the window mount and charger will cost if you choose to add them on, but it will probably be in a range to keep it competitive with a stand-alone GPS.
So if you already have an iPhone, and are tired of carrying a second device, this might be the app for you.
BC Government Turns to Citizens For Input on Cellphone Ban for Drivers
By Veronica Bell on Jul 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM
The British Columbia government is turning to its own citizens for feedback on a potential cellphone ban for drivers.
The province has examined how other areas (both within Canada and abroad) are banning cellphones/electronic devices and are considering a potential ban for drivers here in BC. But before they go and just pass a set of laws, they are turning to the Internet, and asking British Columbians to check out their website, read over the posted documents and answer a questionnaire.
The government documents note that there doesn't seem to be a difference in distraction level between hands-free or hands-on cellphone use, and that car stereos do not seem to have the same levels of distraction for drivers.
They also note that distractions account for nearly 25% of all crashes, which results in a significant cost of both life and money.
Twitter Busts the Myth That it is Just Another Fad
By Veronica Bell on Jun 29, 2009 at 12:01 PM
It seems in the last few weeks Twitter has started to gain some legitimacy and prove that it might be more than just another passing fad.
Whether it is news leaking from the turmoil in Iran or the flood of posts about Michael Jackson's passing, it seems like more and more media is turning to Twitter as another form of gaining information.
Biz Mash - Tech Look - XLink BT
May 3, 2009
Mike Agerbo of GetConnected checks out a device that will let you pair your cellphone through your home phone using Bluetooth
Episode 6 - Segment 7
How to Recycle your old tech products
By Shawn Edstrom on Apr 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM
With Earth Day less than a week away, we all should be thinking about what we can do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Something you can do, that is relatively easy and very important, is recycle your e-waste. E-waste includes all those electronics you have sitting around, from old computers to stereos, and even cell phones.
They say the average life of a cell phone is usually 18-36 months, although the actual working life is often higher. This is where companies like your cell provider and big box stores can step in.
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