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Let’s Stop The Nonsense, OK?
Let’s Stop The Nonsense, OK?
The “bleeding-edge” segment of the Internet has gone full-on crazy, so it’s time to give them their medicine… and fast. First of all, let’s make some definitions: “technology” does not include only the Internet “the Internet” does not include only ... continue
It takes an FCC study to show Canada’s falling broadband position
It takes an FCC study to show Canada’s falling broadband position
I have felt for some time that Canada has slowly been relinquishing the leading role it held for as long as I can remember. Granted in the medical field my home country still is well known and ... continue
Philips Lifeline, FDA Warn of Choking Hazard With Emergency Help Button
Philips Lifeline, FDA Warn of Choking Hazard With Emergency Help Button
Washington, D.C. (AHN) - A safety alert has been issued for a device worn around the neck that enables users to push a button to summon emergency assistance to their homes because it poses a choking hazard ... continue
India Puts 7 Satellites Into Orbit
India Puts 7 Satellites Into Orbit
New Delhi, India (AHN) - India successfully put seven satellites into orbit Wednesday, including its very own remote-sensing satellite that will identify fishing grounds in the ocean. The seven-story high, 230-ton Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) blasted off ... continue
New Developments In Nanotechnology, Magnetism Aid In Delivery Of Medications
New Developments In Nanotechnology, Magnetism Aid In Delivery Of Medications
Boston, MA (AHN) - Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have developed a way to deliver medications intermittently with the use of magnetic fields and nanotechnology. The technology has the potential to provide precise, repeated, long-term, on-demand delivery ... continue
Clement Clears Nortel Network’s Sale Of Wireless Business To Ericsson
Clement Clears Nortel Network’s Sale Of Wireless Business To Ericsson
Ottawa, Ontario (AHN) - Despite pressure from frustrated bidder Research in Motion and Canadian lawmakers for Ottawa to block the sale of Nortel Network's wireless business, Industry Minister Tony Clement ruled otherwise. Clement explained to qualify for federal ... continue
Virgin’s solution to piracy not sitting well with all record companies
Virgin’s solution to piracy not sitting well with all record companies
Well color me surprised but not all of the record companies are happy with UK ISP Virgin Media’s planned subscription service for downloading music. The UK company believes that consumers want to be ... continue
Keeping Up With The Joneses. Early Tech Adopters Now The “Norm”
Keeping Up With The Joneses. Early Tech Adopters Now The “Norm”
The days when the "tech savvy" employee had to show their less tech friendly co-worker how to use their smartphones, computers, pagers and other technology are quickly disintegrating around us. According to a recently release study reported ... continue
Lure of technological convenience hides a nasty side
Lure of technological convenience hides a nasty side
There is no denying the fact that we all love our tech toys. Apple’s iPhone continues to sell, smart phones in general grow in popularity, GPS-based apps are just handy to have. Things like ... continue
Apple’s love/hate relationship with its users
Apple’s love/hate relationship with its users
Apple is an anomaly in today’s tech world. Long the mainstay of small segment of computer users it had a loyal following who would probably leap off of cliffs if Steve Jobs asked ... continue
High tech bed heaven
High tech bed heaven
Our bedrooms are our sanctuary, a place to relax and chill and perchance to sleep. With the ever rising adoption of laptops they have also become just another extension of our workspace and entertainment ... continue
Could radio and newspapers save each other?
Could radio and newspapers save each other?
There is no denying the fact that both terrestrial radio (and probably satellite as well) and the newspaper industry are facing some dire times as they try to find their way in this new ... continue