Brian Jackson

Former editorial director of IT World Canada. Current research director at Info-Tech

Articles by Brian Jackson

Ontario’s ‘Ring of Fire’ region gets $69.2 million broadband boost

An area that is home to First Nations and offers promising mining opportunities is getting funding to lay down broadband infrastructure.

Hashtag Trending – ZTE Blade Z Max, battery science breakthrough, Pictogon

A new smartphone that respects your wallet. The secret to a long life is discovered - long battery life that is. And an easy way to make image maps.

Hashtag Trending – Pixel 2, fake comments, Amazon faces EU tax penalty

Google unveils the Pixel 2, a debate on net neutrality is flooded by bots, and Amazon faces a hefty bill in Europe.

Sonos One to launch in Canada with no promises for Alexa support

Sonos plans to launch an Alexa-enabled speaker in Canada - excluding the access to Amazon's voice-activated assistant.

TD Bank opens cyber security lab in Israel

TD Bank says it's looking to recruit top cyber security talent in Tel Aviv. The centre is the first of its kind among Canadian banks.

Ease regulations for cryptocurrency, entrepreneur asks Canadian Securities Administrators

A blockchain entrepreneur is leading the charge on a petition to loosen cryptocurrency regulation in Canada.

Ford partners with Lyft on self-driving cars for all

Ford and Lyft will work together to deliver self-driving car options to Lyft's customers.

Tapscotts involved in $50 million blockchain supercluster bid

Blockchain investors across Canada are behind an effort to 'carve out' a bit of the supercluster finding set aside by the federal government.

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