Web surfers using multiple browsers on multiple computers were horrified to hear of the untimely demise of Xmarks (formerly FoxMarks). If you wanted to keep your bookmarks / favorites synchronized everywhere you surf the net, Xmarks did an admirable job. The service would check the computer you were working on for new favorites and update [...] Read more »
Canadian net neutrality debate misses the point (so far).
The Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) will wade this week into the muddy waters of net neutrality. The familiar voices of industry and privacy/tech advocates have started the predictable debate, but it seems that - in true Canadian fashion - both sides are missing the boat. Read more »
Turns out someone on the Microsoft ‘Bing’ team really hates Canada.
If early reviews of Microsoft’s new ‘Bing’ search engine are any indication, the service will be like Microsoft itself. Some will love it, most will use it, and some will believe it to be pure evil pouring through network cables all over the world. Canadians, though, may find the new ‘Explore Canada’ feature most interesting. [...] Read more »
