Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 12:05PM 
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Dell's Venue 8 Pro Tablet represents a new era for both Intel and for Microsoft. This is a full-featured Windows 8.1 tablet that weighs less than a pound and features the latest quad-core Intel Atom processor and the ability to run most desktop class PC applications in the most portable form factor we've seen yet.
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:09PM 
It came out of nowhere when no one expected it, yet Beyoncé's new self-titled visual album on iTunes gained unprecedented buzz and despite being exclusive as an online download only on iTunes, is said to have sold 80,000 copies in three hours. It is unprecedented for an artist to suddenly release an album (and a bunch of videos) without the requisite promotion from record labels, recording studios and the usual build-up that has long been the norm in the industry. By going digital download first, Beyoncé is applying the Netflix approach of putting everything out there in one go and it is working. The buzz has been tremendous and while it is debatable that less popular artists could enjoy the same success, this move really changes the game for musicians.
Friday, December 13, 2013 at 1:20PM Our friends from ITWorld Canada have a regular All Hands on Tech video segment where they check out some recent technologies. In the video above, they look at the Dropcam WiFi camera, which is an inexpensive way to enable video surveillance. Check out the how to video above.
Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12:13PM 
Cisco Systems has just commited to spending US $4 billion in 10 years to fortify its operations in Ontario. This translates into 1,700 new jobs and a total of 5,000 by 2024. Cisco CEO John Chambers is keen on investing in Canada because he finds the policies agreeable having been quoted as saying that Canada is ,"the easiest place in the world to do business,” and that the U.S. could learn a thing or two from them.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Cisco Canada and Province of Ontario. This announcement builds on our existing partnership and our mutual commitment to drive productivity and create new economic opportunities through innovation. Together with the Province we will create, high value jobs that will stimulate the economy. This initiative will also ensure that Ontario continues to be a leader in the information and communications technology industry, with a vast talent pool representing the country’s next generation of innovation," said Nitin Kawale, Cisco Canada's president.
