Brian Jackson

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

Articles by Brian Jackson

Google engineer who wrote sexist memo is fired: Bloomberg

After writing a sexist memo on Friday, a Google engineer has been fired.

Hashtag Trending: Aug. 4, 2017 – An ultra-basic new cellphone, Tesla’s Model 3 flying off the shelves

A new phone is perfect for recovering smartphone addicts, academics are tweeting, and the new Tesla car is selling like hot cakes.

Lowe’s ‘Holoroom How-to’ pilots seek value of VR for bricks-and-mortar retail

Lowe's has taken its Innovation Labs pilot to the Canadian market with its in-store virtual-reality experience. Its success means Canada will be seeing more innovation pilots in the future.

Hashtag Trending: Aug. 3, 2017 – Shopify’s new hardware, Apple beats estimates

Shopify’s new products are for in-person sales, Apple’s got a ton of cash, and a cable TV crackdown.

Hashtag Trending: Aug. 2 – Car2Go perks, and iOS 11 breaks stuff

It’s “the best or nothing” for Calgary Car2Go members, an infamous website operator gets a legal break, and iOS 11 might break some apps.

Hashtag Trending: Aug. 1 – Apple loses in court, Game of Thrones hacked

Apple loses a court decision, full metal printing, and Game of Thrones gets hacked.

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8 ways we’ll be paying in the future at Mastercard’s NYC Tech Hub

Just take a tour of its Tech Hub in New York City to see that from gas pumps to humanoid robots, Mastercard is looking way beyond the card when it comes to how we'll engage in commerce in the future.

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