- Medical dean's convocation speech angers U of A students Edmonton Journal - Mon, 13 Jun, 2011
Medical students at the University of Alberta say they are embarrassed after the faculty of medicine dean allegedly plagiarized his speech to the graduating class at the convocation banquet Friday night.
- Role reversal? Some conservatives now claim to be victims of intolerance by gay activists The Canadian Press - Sun, 12 Jun, 2011
NEW YORK, N.Y. - As the gay-rights movement advances, there is increasing evidence of an intriguing role reversal: Today, it is the conservative opponents of that movement who seem eager to depict themselves as victims of intolerance.
- Crowdsource what not to wear Amber MacArthur - Fri, 10 Jun, 2011
I can't say I follow the latest fashion trends. Technology, yes. Clothing and accessories? Not so much. I've always opted for what's practical. Don't get me wrong, I like a new summer dress or the perfect pair of jeans as … Continue reading →
- Telus, Skype partner on internet smartphone calls CBC - Fri, 10 Jun, 2011
Telus wireless customers will be able to make Skype calls on their smartphones more easily under a new partnership announced this week.
- Police arrest 7 teens in iPhone metro thefts CBC - Fri, 10 Jun, 2011
Montreal Police are advising people against buying smartphones advertised through websites such as Kijiji.com, following the arrests of seven teenagers suspected of stealing the devices for sale online.
- Nokia seen posting quarterly loss as troubles mount Reuters - Fri, 10 Jun, 2011
TALLINN (Reuters) - Nokia was expected to report a loss for this quarter and next as it cuts prices to try to prevent more customers defecting to rivals' smartphones, a Reuters poll found.
- Apple makes it easier for publishers to sell iPad, iPhone subscriptions outside app store The Canadian Press - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple has eased the subscription policies for its hot-selling iPad and iPhone in a move that should help newspaper and magazine publishers make more money from mobile devices.
- RIM is missing targets for new models, Citi says Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion is missing crucial targets for introducing new BlackBerry models, squandering an opening provided by Nokia's decision to abandon its own software, an analyst warned on Thursday.
- Sprint to debut two Motorola smartphones Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel, the No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider, plans to launch two Motorola Mobility smartphones this summer, opening up a new market for Motorola, which has been absent from Sprint's high-end phone line up until now.
- Apple relaxes rules for media Apps Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple on Thursday handed a big victory to publishers by dropping demands they sell subscriptions through its App Store, a rare reversal for the iPad makers.
- In media win, Apple relaxes rules for content Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc handed a big victory to publishers by dropping demands they sell subscriptions through its App Store, a rare reversal for the iPad makers.
- Nokia's CTO takes indefinite leave CBC - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
Nokia, the troubled Finnish cellphone maker, on Thursday said its head of technology has taken a leave of absence for an unspecified amount of time.
- Free ‘Hound’ app is music to your ears Marc Saltzman - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
Time not on your side? You're not alone. A new app called Hound might just be the fastest way to hear new music on your favourite tablet or smartphone. Here's how it works: Simply say the name of a song … Continue reading →
- RIM can't grab Nokia space with delayed launches: Citi Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
(Reuters) - Research In Motion is in danger of failing to capitalize on market share losses at rival Nokia by choosing to launch products later-than-expected, said Citigroup, which downgraded its rating on the stock to "hold" from "buy."
- Smartphone deliveries seen up 55 percent in 2011: IDC Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
LONDON (Reuters) - Deliveries of smartphones like Apple's iPhone are expected to increase 55 percent this year, four times as fast as the wider phone market, IT research firm IDC said.
- Nokia CTO on leave amid report of strategy disarray Reuters - Thu, 9 Jun, 2011
HELSINKI/LONDON (Reuters) - Nokia said its technology chief was on indefinite leave after a media report of strategy disagreements, and a second credit agency cut its rating in another blow for the stricken phone maker.
- Bear Grylls Shares Survivalist Fitness Tips, Reveals 'Man Vs. Wild' Adventure With Jake Gyllenhaal Access Hollywood - Wed, 8 Jun, 2011
Bear Grylls is in a different kind of wilderness this week, the urban jungle of Los Angeles to help launch the revamped version of his own survivalist-themed iPhone app at the E3 convention. But for those who aren't quite as adventurous as the "Man vs. Wild" Discovery channel star, there's plenty to dive into, including …
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