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- I just can't listen to Cross Country Rexathon without feeling the need to yell at the radio these days. 1 day ago
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CBC Spark piece on HR algorithms – extended interviews
I recently got the chance to work with the good folks at Spark, a technology show on CBC Radio One. I put together a piece based on my experiences hunting for a full-time job following the dissolution of butterscotch in … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Blog entry
Tagged cbc, job hunting, linkedin, manpower, mp3, sean carruthers, spark, taleo, tucows
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Pressing Play on a new Android marketplace
Last week’s launch of Google Play pulls together apps, movies, music and books into a single user experience, and puts part of it into the cloud. Read my full blog post on this at IT World Canada.
Why do some bricks and mortar stores still not get it?
I’ll admit it – I feel a bit guilty when I order things online, when I could get them at a local bricks and mortar store. Yes, I love the ability to buy nearly anything I want and have it … Continue reading
Pigs in spaaaaace!
Angry Birds Space hits app stores on March 22, but Samsung Galaxy users get a 30-level bonus. See my full blog post on this at IT World Canada.
Posted in Android, Blog entry, Blog entry, iPhone/iPad, Mobile, New products, Writing
Tagged android, angry birds, galaxy note, ios, ipad, iphone, samsung
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A tale of two tablets: Android vs iPad
Earlier today, Apple announced the next gen iPad…what does this mean for Android tablets? Well, it really depends on your perspective. See my blog post on this at IT World Canada.
Posted in Android, Blog entry, Blog entry, iPhone/iPad, Mobile, New products, Writing
Tagged android, ipad
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Cloud storage for Android
Wondering about cloud-storage options for your Android phone while waiting for Google’s cloud drive? Check out my blog post at IT World Canada for a few options.
Posted in Android, Blog entry, Mobile
Tagged android, box, cloud, dropbox, storage, wuala
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Pumping up Android’s quads at MWC
Think dual-core mobile phones are fast? How about quad-core phones, then? There have been a few new quad-core Android smartphones announced at Mobile World Congress. See my take on how the performance bump might affect the battery and heat in … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Blog entry, Mobile, New products
Tagged android, htc one x, huawei ascend d quad, nvidia tegra 3, optimus 4x hd, quad-core
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Android’s new killer app is…Linux.
Canonical believes that Android smartphone owners will want to dual-boot into Ubuntu Linux if they can. See my whole blog post on this at IT World Canada.
Posted in Android, Blog entry, New products
Tagged android, app, itworld, linux, ubuntu
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Eluga aims to make a splash
Panasonic aims to make a splash with its forthcoming waterproof Android smartphone, the Eluga. See my full blog post on this at IT World Canada.
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Siri envy
Have Siri envy on your Android? Don’t worry – there are a few alternative apps for Android. You can see my full blog entry here.
Posted in Android, Blog entry, Mobile, Writing
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