Loading ...Workers find connectivity a blessing and a curse
A recent survey of American information workers could very well apply to Canadians and their perception of communications technologies.
The survey, conducted by Pew Internet & American Life Project, showed that while increased connectivity through the Web and handheld devices could be advantageous, it was also a source of added stress.
While 80 per cent of respondents said these technologies helped them improve their ability to do their jobs, 46 per cent said it increased demands that they work more hours and 49 per cent said it elevated the stress level of their job.
Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Kathleen Lau and filed under Internet, messaging, mobile, wireless | 1 Comment »Add to: del.icio.us | Digg IT | Furl | Google | magnolia | StumbleIT | Wink | Yahoo! Technorati
Loading ...HTC smartphone available in Canada, powered by Windows Mobile
Canadians will be the first users in North America to get access to Taiwan-based HTC Corp.’s Touch Diamond, a smartphone that synchronizes e-mail, calendar and contacts with personal e-mails.
Supported by the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform and Office Mobile, the smartphone also allows users, via a touch interface, to open and edit Microsoft Office attachments, browse the Web, and listen to music. Additionally, it takes high-resolution pictures with a 2.8-inch VGA display 3.2 megapixel camera.
HTC Touch Diamond will be available Aug. 14.
Posted on August 14th, 2008 by Kathleen Lau and filed under messaging, mobile, wireless | No Comments »Add to: del.icio.us | Digg IT | Furl | Google | magnolia | StumbleIT | Wink | Yahoo! Technorati
Loading ...MS/Yahoo versus Google
A Microsoft/Yahoo marriage? There’s something to contemplate …
From a Microsoft perspective, this really is all about Google. Microsoft’s Windows Live ecosystem, positioned as a Google-killer, simply hasn’t gained the traction Redmond would have hoped, not even simply in the search field — people still “Google” each other, they don’t “Windows Live Search” each other, even if every browser upgrade installs a Live Search box in the menu bar. (Tangentially, why did Yahoo never push its identity as a verb? You never hear of someone “Yahooing” information. Serious oversight.)
Posted on February 1st, 2008 by Dave Webb and filed under Web 2.0, messaging | 67 Comments »Add to: del.icio.us | Digg IT | Furl | Google | magnolia | StumbleIT | Wink | Yahoo! Technorati
Loading ...Gourmet Coffee and Web video – a winning blend
By Joaquim P. Menezes -
The explosive potential of Web 2.0 tools to build brand and boost revenues was brought powerfully to my attention during a conversation I had with my colleague at IT World Canada, Jorge Umana.
Jorge and I take the same GO bus, and during our ride to the office he told me how social networking over the Web is working wonders for his family-run business.
Posted on August 20th, 2007 by Joaquim Menezes and filed under Computer Science, Web 2.0, messaging, social networking | 1 Comment »Add to: del.icio.us | Digg IT | Furl | Google | magnolia | StumbleIT | Wink | Yahoo! Technorati
Loading ...Pop! Goes the Weasel
By Joaquim P. Menezes -
Remember those nasty little things called pop up ads?
Remember how they could ruin your online browsing experience (especially the serial pops), destroy your trend of thought as you tried to get some online research done, raise your blood pressure, and lead to other sundry hazards.
Then came the pop up blockers –now standard with most mainstream browsers – and beleaguered PC users got some respite. But if you thought you’ve see the last of the ol’ pops – think again! How does that Bryan Adams song go?: Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here, waiting for you Guess what. The pop ups will be waiting for you any day now – on your mobile phone. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 9th, 2007 by Joaquim Menezes and filed under Computer Science, Software, cell, messaging, mobile, wireless | 1 Comment »Add to: del.icio.us | Digg IT | Furl | Google | magnolia | StumbleIT | Wink | Yahoo! Technorati
Loading ...Talking the walk – make your cell do your bidding
By Joaquim P. Menezes 
In the 1965 - 70 sitcom, I dream of Jeannie, beautiful female genie (Barbara Eden) just blinks her lovely large eyes twice, and hey presto, wonders occur: a horribly messy room is instantly tidy, or Jeannie and her fiancé, astronaut Tony Nelson are transported to some exotic location, delectable dishes suddenly materialize on the dinner table….you get the picture.
Posted on August 1st, 2007 by Joaquim Menezes and filed under Computer Science, cell, messaging, mobile, wireless | 1 Comment »