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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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 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

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?

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