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Posted May 15th, 2012 by Carl

By Carl The results of this poll sort of reflect my own feelings and experiences with Facebook:According to a new AP-CNBC poll, 57 percent of Facebook users say they never click ads or other sponsored content when they use the site, with another …

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Tech Talk: Windows Mobile 101 and Intel’s ISEF competition

Posted May 13th, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

In this week’s radio show I chat with Intel’s Elaine Mah about Canada’s role at the 2012 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). We also catch up with Microsoft’s Nicky Banks to discuss Windows Mobile.

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Beliefs and Causes

Not that stupid Jesus T-shirt again!

Posted May 9th, 2012 by Allan W Janssen

Well folks, this is the third time at bat for this kid here on Perspective on Canada, but the story continues to make waves, so we continue to report it! Like I said a few days ago the Perspective Research department found out that the T-Shirt is not really the point in this story, but [...]

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Wednesday Morning Links

Posted May 9th, 2012 by Greg Fingas

Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Martin Papillon offers up some lessons for the NDP in Francois Hollande’s French presidential victory:Being ideological does not have to mean being radical. It means anchoring your platform in a clear…

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We Facebook and Tweet because it’s as gratifying as sex, say scientists

Posted May 8th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

A penny for your thoughts isn’t really necessary. We’ll gladly offer them up for free.

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Tech Talk: What to look for in your next television

Posted May 2nd, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

In this week’s hour-long radio show, we chat with Panasonic’s Kevin Moran and Sharp’s Abraham Cherian about key features to look for in a telelvision. We discuss LED vs. plasma, motion and contrast, 3DTV and smart TV, to name a few topics. Feel free to…

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Dating

Is online gaming the new online dating?

Posted April 26th, 2012 by Phil Tucker

Who needs awkward dating sites when you’ve got a better chance of having fun and finding love playing an online game?

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Tech Talk: A is for Android

Posted April 22nd, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

In this week’s Tech Talk radio show, we delve into the wild and wonderful world of Android. During the first half of the show we zoom in on Android smartphones with HTC’s Tom Harlin, while the last half focuses on Android tablets with Toshiba’s Mini Sa…

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Facebook photo leads to false Toronto arrest

Posted April 16th, 2012 by Jeremy Phan

A thumbnail photo leads to a local Toronto artist being falsely arrested for assault.

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Google Plus gets a makeover, but will that get you using it?

Posted April 11th, 2012 by Lee Mathews

Are improved aesthetics and functionality tweaks enough to get you interested in Google Plus?

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Social Speech Podcast, Episode 4: David Eaves

Posted April 10th, 2012 by Rob Cottingham

From the moment I thought up the Social Speech Podcast, David Eaves was at the top of my list of people I wanted to talk to. He’s a good friend, and a provocative thinker and writer on some of the issues that matter to me most – like the open web and…

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Games

This mobile game hit 50 million downloads in 50 days

Posted April 5th, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

Consider it the hottest mobile game since Angry Birds. OMGPOP’s Draw Something has taken the world by storm. Get the skinny on this international phenomenon.

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Tech Talk: Phishing scams, graymail and April Fool’s Day at ThinkGeek.com

Posted April 4th, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

In this week’s radio show, we chat about the phishing scams and how they try to ‘lure’ you out of cash, how Hotmail handles another annoying email problem referred to as ‘graymail’ and what the folks at ThinkGeek.com have cooked up for April Fool’s Day…

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Social movements in the age of information

Posted April 4th, 2012 by M.Gregus

Contemporary social movements are characterized not only by their diverse commitments to building an emancipatory, egalitarian society but also by their innovative network composition. Both the form and content of the newest insurgencies embody essenti…

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Are you getting all your Facebook messages?

Posted March 31st, 2012 by Rhonda Callow

Do you know about your Facebook “Other” subfolder? If not, you may be missing important messages from people.

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Checking out: have location apps overstayed their welcome?

Posted March 31st, 2012 by Andrew Kameka

A recent location app pushes the boundaries of acceptable behavior, but it’s far from alone in questionable usefulness when it comes to check-in apps.

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Windows 8 beta: Early reaction among users

Posted March 29th, 2012 by Marc Saltzman

It’s been exactly one month since Microsoft made the open beta of Windows 8 free to download and use. So, what’s the general consensus? It’s mixed, at best, but users seem to be leaning towards a positive experience.

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Police wardriving for unsecured WiFi networks

Posted March 28th, 2012 by Jeremy Phan

Police are searching for insecure WiFi networks. warning users, and giving info on how to secure them.

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Blogging

Pinterest and ThePlanetD

Posted March 19th, 2012 by debndave

We’ve been kicking ourselves for not jumping on the Pinterest bandwagon sooner. Last October we were told about Pinterest by a fellow travel blogger to “Sign up now.

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