Village Gamer

Once it’s out there, you can’t get it back.  That’s the message the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is putting out to teens across the province.  A mistaken belief that their texted messages and images shared among peers will remain private and secure puts them in real danger of becoming victims of their own words and actions. Read the rest of this entry »

EXFO Inc. has announced the official launch of the MaxTester 630, featuring a new-generation Broadcom VDSL2/ADSL2+ chipset. This enhanced DSL multiplay tester enables service providers to save time and reduce repeat faults by letting them test multiple xDSL technologies within a single, dedicated solution. The MaxTester 630 can test multiple DSL technologies such as ADSL1, ADSL2, ADSL2+, VDSL2, bonded ADSL2+ and bonded VDSL2. Read the rest of this entry »

Over 100 leading Canadian Angels and Venture capital investors are gathering at the newly opened Trump International Hotel & Tower for the Toronto Venture Forum (TVF), a first event co-organized with the Ontario, Quebec and New England communities.  The TVF celebrates entrepreneurial and financial success stories, builds collaborations with universities and accelerators to improve entrepreneurs’ successes, and provides opportunities for co-investments in promising high-growth companies. Read the rest of this entry »

According to a recent survey of small and medium business owners and IT decision makers, Canadian businesses are leaving themselves increasingly vulnerable to the loss of data and the potential for a privacy breach despite a series of high-profile incidents in which confidential information on company servers have been compromised. Read the rest of this entry »

A new survey commissioned by Canada Helps and Capital One Canada as part of Fraud Awareness Month, has found that 45% of millennials (aged 18-34 years) are taking no steps to ensure a charity is legitimate before making a donation, and more than half (52%) are spontaneous, “on the fly” donors. This kind of behaviour puts millenials at risk for fraud because they are casually handing over their hard-earned money and personal information with little to no planning or due diligence. Read the rest of this entry »

Rogers Communications and NY-based Tribeca Enterprises have announced the addition of Tribeca Film titles to the Rogers On Demand and Rogers Anyplace TV movie lineup. The agreement provides new platforms for independent productions, while supporting filmmakers and introducing audiences to films they might not otherwise see. Read the rest of this entry »

Neustar Inc., a Virginia-based provider of real-time information and analysis to the Internet, telecommunications, entertainment, advertising and marketing industries, has announced that TELUS has joined the Neustar Intelligent Cloud. The partnership will assist mobile solution providers in creating mobile services that work with TELUS and across other major operators in North America. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver’s RocketChicken Interactive has officially launched its location-based espionage adventure game CodeRunner. Filled with intrigue and real-world puzzles, CodeRunner is available today in the App Store for $2.99. CodeRunner blends innovative, GPS-enabled gameplay and real-world location-based objectives with a gripping story of spycraft and conspiracy, conveyed through AAA-quality voice acting, video cutscenes, and high production value. Aspiring agents can join the Department of Privacy and take on a growing set of community-contributed challenges. Read the rest of this entry »

Sierra Wireless  has unveiled its newest family of AirCard® mobile hotspots for 4G LTE networks. Following on the success of the AirCard 754S, the new AirCard 760S, AirCard 762S, and AirCard 763S offer several feature enhancements, including an improved user interface, longer battery life, and expanded frequency band support across the product family, providing variants compatible with most common frequency band combinations around the world. The new mobile hotspots are expected to launch in select markets in North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe over the next couple of months. Read the rest of this entry »

Security and identity management company Route1 will showcase its remote access and identity management solutions, including the MobiNET platform, MobiKEY device and TruOFFICE application software, from Booth #34 at the upcoming AFCEA Homeland Security Conference in Washington, DC. Read the rest of this entry »