Posts Tagged ‘General’

Today’s Slaw post Readwrite mobile says that the very first cell phone call was placed 40 years ago today by Motorola Division Manager Martin Cooper.  It was not until many years later – March 6, 1983, that it went on … Continue reading → Full story

Today’s Slaw post. I heard Josh Linkner speak yesterday at a TechAlliance event.  He talked about 5 growth traps for business, and as I reflect upon his message, his 5 traps are things that lawmakers fall into constantly. The over … Continue reading → Full story

For the London Free Press – March 25, 2013 – read this at lfpress.com 3-D printing is moving from the realm of engineers and architects into the hands of hobbyists. It’s only a matter of time before we have 3-D … Continue reading → Full story

On Wednesday March 27 I will be presenting a webinar on the pending anti-spam legislation, hosted by Andrew Schiestel of TBK Creative. Topics include what the act is about, how it will affect the average business, penalties for non-compliance, and what you … Continue reading → Full story

Today’s Slaw post: The ongoing Megaupload case is a controversial lightning rod case for issues on cloud storage, privacy and copyright.  Megaupload basically ran a file storage and viewing service.  The US Department of justice shut them down, seized assets, and … Continue reading → Full story

Today’s Slaw post Google Glass is a cool concept.  The thought of having a real-time augmented reality display brings interesting possibilities.  In addition to possible courtroom use, take a look at 10 Compelling Ways People Plan To Use Google Glass, … Continue reading → Full story

For the London Free Press – March 11, 2013 – read this at lfpress.com The CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) has started a consultation on 911 services in Canada, including digital Next Generation 911 (NG911) services. Digital adds new … Continue reading → Full story

Today’s Slaw post: Social media is often touted as an important influencer on public opinion and political causes.  The Pew Research Centre just released an interesting survey called  Twitter Reaction to Events Often at Odds with Overall Public Opinion. From … Continue reading → Full story

Today’s Slaw post: The wireless industry has a trade show this time each year in Barcelona.  Cellphone manufacturers announce their newest tech at the show.  Phablets are a big trend.  Several are included in this CNET slideshow of phones that were introduced.  Phablets … Continue reading → Full story

For the London Free Press – February 25, 2013 – Read this at lfpress.com Over the last decade, we have been in the midst of an extraordinary technological revolution: the switch from analogue to digital. Though this shift has been … Continue reading → Full story