The chair of the Vancouver School Board says she agrees with the B.C. government's advice to not show the Amanda Todd video in classrooms Patti Bacchus says that's what the professionals are advising. "We don't want to be glamourizing or glorifying an individual. We know that that can have a contagion effect, is what I understand. That it … [Read more...]
Todd’s ‘rallying point’ video helps her story reach the world, expert says
October 18, 2012 by
Amanda Todd’s tragic story has caught the world's attention like no other. Her heart-wrenching YouTube video about being bullied has helped her story to be picked up in the U.S., the U.K. and even as far away as Japan – where bullying is also a big problem. Vigils have been planned locally for Maple Ridge and Surrey, but also as … [Read more...]
Video tells story of local teen who kills herself after being bullied
October 11, 2012 by
A sad story is trending on Twitter this morning in Vancouver. #RIPAMANDA is spreading on the social media site after it appears the teen was severely bullied at school and took her own life. It started when a 15-year-old girl named Amanda posted a video on YouTube. She flips through index cards, telling about how she was tormented by bullies … [Read more...]
Google Play Music app updated for Google TV, Play video content now streaming to Chromebooks
August 24, 2012 by
Good news for people who love good news -- Google has just thrown some bug fixes at its Play Music app with Google TV support that launched late last year. Point being, Google TV users can now fire up the app and stream their stored tunes to the speakers connected to their entertainment system. In related news, GigaOM has spotted that the latest … [Read more...]
Instagram 3.0 adds Photo Maps, infinite scrolling and speed improvements (video)
August 17, 2012 by
Wondering if that Facebook acquisition would slow down the pace of innovation at Instagram? Perhaps v3.0 will answer that. The famed photo sharing network -- now some 80 million users deep -- is detailing its latest user interface overhaul today, and geolocation is at the heart of it. Lining up with our own feelings on the benefits of geotagging … [Read more...]
NASA’s Curiosity captures awe-inspiring shot of Mount Sharp, uploads video of descent upon Mars
August 7, 2012 by
NASA's Curiosity rover hasn't even been on Mars a full 24 hours, and already the science world is reaping the benefits. Nerds, too, actually. The shot above is the first high(ish) resolution photo shown to the public from its cameras, depicting a shadow of its top, a peculiar Martian landscape and the three-mile Mount Sharp. Just beyond the break, … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 appears in 30-second commercial (video)
July 23, 2012 by
If -- for some outlandish reason -- you were still doubting the imminent release of the Galaxy Note 10.1, let us invite you to have a peek at the video just after the break. Sure enough, it's an official Samsung teaser showcasing some of the more seductive features of its forthcoming Android slate -- the slate that Samsung was ordered to stop … [Read more...]
More “Skyfall” Images & Video
July 20, 2012 by
Ahead of the release of the next James Bond film "Skyfall", some new photos have gone online at KinoPoisk along with a video blog entry about Bond's classic car - the Aston Martin DB5. A new IMAX-only trailer will premiere with copies of "The Dark Knight Rises", while a more regular cinema trailer is expected to hit sometime in the next few … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Tips for Packing Like a Pro
July 18, 2012 by
No matter where you're traveling, you could probably use a little more space in your carry-on. Use these tips to pack lighter and tighter. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Nexus Q repurposed to play Pong, games with your heart (video)
July 13, 2012 by
Google's mysterious, if not ominous Nexus Q has already been hacked to launch apps of varied origins, but there's one particular app that stands above all: Pong. Or, Brick Defender -- you know, what's a generic title amongst friends? BrickSimple managed to hack the Q for Pong playback, using the spinning top (read: volume wheel) to move the lower … [Read more...]
