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Sunday, October 19, 2008
FCC misses mark on 'white space' issue says opponents of initiative Plans to allow wireless devices to operate on unused television spectrum 'doesn't make sense' 
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Nine great hotels for the traveling techie From videophones, to game consoles and iPod docking stations, these geek hotels go above an beyond standard niceties 
Monday, March 10, 2008
Microsoft Research hits the road with mobile tech A researcher from India presented a project using built-in sensors from cell phones to monitor traffic and road patterns. Why the SixthSense RFID project reminds an industry analyst of George Orwell’s novel 1984.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Take 2: Coalition mounts new campaign for 'white space' Despite a counter-campaign by broadcasters and technical problems earlier in the year, supporters of unlicensed devices in TV's fallow spectra have a few legislators on board in the U.S.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Why Parliament needs a Second Life Virtual reality sites, such as the popular Second Life, are getting a lot of attention from public leaders and have increasingly become a venue for propagating political platforms and creating a virtual existence. CIO Government Review columnist, Jeffrey Roy, explores the democratic landscape, or lack thereof, in the virtual reality world of the Linden-spending Avatars.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
U.S. broadcasters fight for white space The association of television broadcasters has launched a campaign designed to persuade the Federal Communications Commission not to allow portable wireless Internet services in the so-called “white spaces” of TV spectrum.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Is Google going to offer phone plans next? All the rumors about a Google phone may be just slightly off. Rather than sell a mobile handset, Google Inc. might instead offer wireless service.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Virginia Tech tragedy signals need for a pervasive emergency alert system I'm writing this column on the day of the Virginia Tech national tragedy. Aside from the natural emotions from this overwhelming, random act of violence, this event struck even closer to home because one of my daughters was recently accepted into Virginia Tech, and she and a sister were planning a road trip to the campus.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Google and EchoStar team up for TV ad deal As part of its previously stated plan to expand into television advertising, Google has signed a multi-year deal with EchoStar Communications to sell ads for the company's Dish satellite network. 
Monday, August 21, 2006
Cisco strengthens video on-demand capabilities with Arrayo buy Cisco Systems Inc. will acquire on-demand video software company Arroyo Video Systems Inc. for US$92 million, Cisco said. Arroyo will give Cisco a greater range of offerings for video-on-demand, which allows users of traditional cable television and IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) to purchase and watch content such as music videos, television shows, and feature films, at the place and time of their choosing. 
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Regulatory roadblocks worry IPTV industry Regulations and customer understanding are the two biggest barriers to the success of IPTV (Internet Protocol television), say operators, content providers and vendors that participated in a survey done by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. and Accenture Ltd. 
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Going high tech in Alberta courts Not only does virtual technology enhance communication, it can also be used to boost safety and security - at least that's the plan for Alberta's justice system.
Monday, March 27, 2006
From television to the Internet The Conservatives’ first few months in power have not been uneventful. As the new Cabinet gets to work and Parliament reconvenes, an agenda presents itself that is at once busy and risky for a minority government: an inaugural budget, child care and health care changes, softwood lumber and new defence spending, Senate elections and institutional change and – perhaps – eventually, even a free vote on the definition of marriage. 
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Quick Hits Meet Matthew Nagle, who became a quadriplegic after a knife attack in 2001. The 25-year-old from Weymouth, Mass., is able to turn his TV on and off, read his e-mail and play video games just by thinking about it.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Lost Packets - May 13 
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Attackers of Dutch government Web sites sentenced Five young men who brought down Dutch government Web sites in late 2004 were sentenced to detention and community service on Monday. The main defendant will appeal. 
Friday, November 30, 2001
U.S. life in flux as Internet grows Internet users in the U.S. are concerned about online privacy and security, they enjoy a healthy social life despite increased time spent surfing the Web, and watch less television when they have access to the Internet, according to results of a two-year study on Internet usage released Thursday.
Thursday, October 04, 2001
CBC recruits online asset manager for A People’s History The CBC is using today’s technology to organize yesterday’s history for easier use tomorrow.
Thursday, October 04, 2001
Web not the proper medium for text The other day, I received an email from a kindhearted ComputerWorld Canada reader and fellow tech writer who had discovered a spelling mistake on my company’s Web site. This, to me, was the business equivalent of having food on my face or an unzipped fly, so I much appreciated her candor.
Friday, March 23, 2001
Wireless vendors back XHTML A number of wireless powerhouses have announced that they are backing XHTML (Extensible HTML) as the foundation for future mobile services and products.
Friday, January 12, 2001
La-Z-Boy recliner invites you to surf in comfort So you need to check your e-mail, but you're too lazy to move from your comfy recliner. Don't get up — just punch that armrest.
Wednesday, December 06, 2000
Vivendi and Seagram shareholders approve merger Shareholders of French media and utilities conglomerate Vivendi SA approved overwhelmingly on Tuesday its proposed merger with Canada's Seagram Co. Ltd., bringing the creation of one of the world's largest media groups a step closer to reality.
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