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BlackBerry plans to expand messenger service
BlackBerry has announced plans to expand its popular BlackBerry Messenger service to Android and iPhone smartphones made by its rival companies.
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Smart phone users aren’t being very smart
Consumer Reports has conducted a survey showing 4 in 10 people aren’t protecting their personal information. The survey says over 7 million phones were lost, damaged or stolen last year.
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What happens when digital networks collapse?
The latest issue of Maclean’s magazine says while such a failure may sound improbable, security and technology experts say few people realize just how vulnerable society has already become.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S4
The phone has a larger, sharper screen, infrared LED, and eye-tracking technology. It’ll be available in April.
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BlackBerry 10 unveiled to the world
During the launch, RIM also announced it’s changing its name to BlackBerry. The Z10, a touchscreen device, will be available next Tuesday. The Q10, which offers a physical keyboard, in April.
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Are you really as tech-savvy as you think?
A recent survey finds 60 per cent of Canadians give themselves a ‘B’ grade or higher for tech savviness. But when put to the test, only four per cent achieved a ‘B’ grade.
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Talking glasses-free 3D, social media at CES
Bud Robertson with Stream TV blames the need for glasses for the slow adoption of 3D TV. Brian Page with Living in Digital Times says the days of simple tweets without additional content are over.
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News1130 at the International Consumer Electronics Show
News1130′s Bruce Claggett is at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. Follow him on Twitter @BruceClaggett. Join the conversation by tweeting #1130CES.
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Techy fitness: Heart watch showcased at CES
Vancouver-based Physi-Cal was in Vegas this week, showing off a watch that measures your heart rate. Without using a chest strap, you can can run up to 20 km/hr and not lose performance or accuracy.
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LG SmartTVs, GPS to track your kids, and better pics at CES
Losing a child in a public place is any parent’s nightmare. Now, a company called Evado Filip has developed a GPS system that would help parents keep track of their kids.
