Careers & Education

Researchers at Cornell University have analyzed two years of Twitter messages to generate mood maps of the world. It shows social networks could be used for more academic purposes.

Energy drink pitchman Frank D’Angelo backs sports-themed social media site

Christine Wong - September 28, 2011

Best known for his Cheetah TV ads, Frank D'Angelo launches NextSportStar sports portal. He'll use the site for cross-promotional purposes, but isn't taking centre stage to promote this venture.

Canadian courts don’t protect trademarks from keyword advertising

Brian Jackson - September 27, 2011

Previous court cases involving Google AdWords terms being used by a trademark owner's competitor have been unsuccessful in Canada. It's just too hard to prove the technique is misleading to customers, says an intellectual property lawyer.

BurstPoint CFO speaks out on challenges, lessons learned

Nancy Weil - September 27, 2011

Terenzio Volpicelli, CFO of BurstPoint Networks, an early stage company that develops video content management systems, talks about how his company coped with its biggest challenge, what makes a good leader and giving up basketball for cooking with his wife.

Canada not a pirate haven after all, software group says

Nestor Arellano - September 22, 2011

Despite characterizing piracy as a serious problem in Canada, the Business Software Alliance has released a report showing the situation here is good compared to other countries.

Google Wallet put to field test in San Francisco

Megan Geuss - September 20, 2011

Google Wallet is only available to a limited market in the U.S. right now. Here's what it's like to use mobile payments in the field with Google's app.

Five reasons SMBs should give Joomla a chance

Katherine Noyes - September 19, 2011

This free, open source, content management system is used by companies including Citibank, eBay and General Electric. Why not consider using it for your business?

Facebook puts more privacy controls on Android app

John P. Mello Jr. - September 15, 2011

The update gives users additional privacy controls on posts and the opportunity to create a consistent experience when moving between the mobile and online versions of the social site.

Analysts question if Windows 8 will be limited on low-power processors

Brian Jackson - September 14, 2011

Microsoft has unveiled the developer's preview for Windows 8, and is saying the OS will offer one experience on tablets and desktop PCs. But analysts wonder if processors made for mobile devices will be able to handle the legacy applications supported by x86 architecture.

7 IT superheroes and their weaknesses

Dan Tynan - September 13, 2011

We all know them, work with them or are one of these IT work place miracle workers.

Toronto, Montreal in top 20 of IBM’s Commuter Pain Index

Ann Bednarz - September 12, 2011

Traffic-related stress up by over 25 percent among Toronto drivers.

Fighting fat with smartphone apps

Christine Wong - September 12, 2011

Newtopia is shifting its weightloss service to focus on delivery via mobile apps - including video chat sessions with coaches. Some studies show mobile tech can be used to the advantage of dieters.