Wired: Don’t let cable companies destroy everything great about the Internet
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has a few words to say about how Internet slow lanes could harm the future of the Internet. If you’re as worried as we are, speak…
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Globe and Mail: Shaw may have to hold on to their wireless spectrum, for now
Under pressure from tens of thousands of Canadians, it looks like Ottawa could be about to block one of the Big Three wireless providers from getting even bigger. Article by…
Globe and Mail: Will that be cash, cheque, or bitcoin?
Six automated bitcoin machines are coming to Toronto. How do you think this will affect the local economy? Article by Sean Tipper for the Globe and Mail A Canadian bitcoin…
Atlantic Council of Canada: Here’s a great primer on a number of worrying issues surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Here’s a great primer on a number of worrying issues surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Which concerns you the most? Speak out at
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, August 15, 2014
Your news links for today: The Docket – Episode 6: Bail, Police Record Checks and the Presumption of Innocence – Michael Spratt Think Comcast’s service sucks now? Just wait until…
AlphaBeatic: That free paperless bill? It’s probably a bait and switch
Look out for wireless prices to increase as paperless bills become the norm. Think that’s ridiculous? Rein in Big Telecom at
CBA National: What’s really being traded here?
Is Canada trading away oversight and sovereignty in huge, secretive international trade deals like the TPP? Article by Justin Ling for CBA National With the Harper Government aggressively pursuing a…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Thursday, August 14, 2014
Your news links for today: Harper government backtracked on bill to curb surveillance – Globe and Mail Six ATM-like bitcoin teller machines installed across GTA – Globe and Mail President…
This Conservative MP thought he could pull the wool over the eyes of Canadians about government spying. It’s definitely not work
Sometimes it’s not hard to understand why so few Canadians trust their politicians. Case in point: Kevin Sorenson, government MP and Minister of State for Finance. Earlier this year, a…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Your news links for today: The Ghost of iCraveTV?: The CRTC Asks Bell For Answers About Its Mobile TV Service in Net Neutrality Case – Michael Geist The Most Wanted…
Wired: If you like everything, you like nothing
A man ‘liked’ everything that popped up on his Facebook news feed for 48 hours. What happened next is an ironic twist. Article by Mat Honan for Wired There’s this…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Your news links for today: Banning wireless paper bill fees? Price hikes sure to follow – AlphaBeatic Dear FCC: Get Out of D.C. and Talk to the Over 1 Million…
AlphaBeatic: Can Rogers expect worse than a finger wagging?
Recently, the CRTC issued a stern ruling against Rogers for colluding against independent mobile providers on roaming rates. But will they impose penalties or force Rogers to atone for its…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, August 11, 2014
Your news links for today: Tech Companies Praise The President For Speaking Out In Favor Of Net Neutrality – TechCrunch Russia cracks down on anonymous public Wi-Fi use – Daily…
CBC: HitchBOT’s big Canadian adventure
A robot made from pool noodles, a beer cooler, and solar panels is hitching its way across Canada with the help of social media and the kindness of strangers. Have…
CBC: Tinderdoption pairs abandoned pups with new owners using Internet dating app Tinder.
In today’s edition of Internet awesome, this animal rescue agency in Montreal is using the popular dating app Tinder to match its dogs up with potential adopters. Article by the…