Microsoft just confessed that while other outfits have brought web browsers to televisions, "no one is using them," because "keyboards don't belong in the living room." Aside from thoroughly slamming Google TV, MS just offered its own alternative: Internet Explorer on Xbox 360... with full-on Kinect / voice command integration. It'll hit later this … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Airtime video chatting works in the air… on Gogo in-flight internet!
June 5, 2012 by
"Whoa! Whoa! Are you on a spaceship? Seriously, are you on a spaceship?!" Those words came flowing -- enthusiastically, I might add -- from an anonymous Airtimer just today, on the launch of Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning's Airtime project. "I'm actually on an airplane," I replied. "Where are you headed?," he responded. "LA!," as I tried to keep the … [Read more...]
06/02/2012 – iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.
June 2, 2012 by
iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.Take your business to the next level using the very same strategies that took goliath companies from their humbled beginnings into household names worth billions.Steve Jobs started Apple along side Steve Wozinak from a small garage in Los Altos, … [Read more...]
Accused internet predator could soon be US bound
May 27, 2012 by
Time is running out for an accused internet predator to appeal his extradition to the United States. Edwards Hilts has until Monday to ask the BC Court of Appeal for a review of his extradition order, which was granted earlier this year by a lower court judge. Hilts is wanted in the US for coercion, after allegedly trying to lure a 14-year old girl … [Read more...]
The Lean Crossroad: Lean Startup + Internet + Entrepreneurship
May 24, 2012 by
As non-profit organizations all events hosted by Internet Masterminds, Lean Startup Vancouver, and Vancouver Tech Co-Founders meetup groups are about learning and sharing knowledges with local tech community. Between the three groups, there have been over 145 events and have 3035 active members. "The Lean Crossroad: Lean Startup + Internet + … [Read more...]
Next Level Brand Marketing: with Video, Internet Radio & YouTube
April 18, 2012 by
Youtube is the 3rd most popular site on the internet. Video is attention grabbing. It quickly relays your message to your viewers more so than text can. Online marketing is all about engagement. For businesses, small or large, it has meant putting a human face to a brand. Social media makes people feel that they can engage with a brand or … [Read more...]
Iran swapping internet for intranet in August (update)
April 16, 2012 by
There's dealing with internet comments, and then there's this. According to a statement from Reza Taghipour, the Iranian minister for Information and Communications Technology, Iran will be shutting off access to the world wide in around five months, as it flips the switch on a nationwide "intranet" that'll act like one of the more strict corporate … [Read more...]
A fire in Chilliwack has cut cell phone and internet service for many.
January 26, 2012 by
Cell phone and internet customers in Chilliwack are reporting trouble with their service. Telus spokesperson Shawn Hall says a major fibre optic cable has been damaged. "But it looks like a fairly significant structure fire has burned through some Telus cable taking some wireless service and some internet service out it is not … [Read more...]
Ask Engadget: what should visitors to the USA do for mobile internet?
August 6, 2011 by
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Mustafa, who'd love to visit America... if only the internet were cheaper. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] … [Read more...]
Internet Marketing Conference – IMC
July 22, 2011 by
IMC is a leading digital marketing conference delivering valuable lessons, leading strategies and tactical advice to digital marketers since 2000. Improve your ability to manage digital media, marketing & communications at IMC Vancouver: IMC Vancouver - Managing the Digital Marketing Eco-System: Sponsored by: IIMA, SOHO and UBC Continuing … [Read more...]
