79% of Connected Canadians say Internet makes their lives better Most want to use the Internet to better manage their health Men are more keen than women to use technology for bargain shopping and ‘smart’ appliances like a fridge that intuitively orders groceries TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – The Rogers Innovation Report released today [...]

Leading angel investors to fund initiative TORONTO, April 24, 2012 /CNW/ – MaRS today announced the creation of JOLT, a new technology accelerator dedicated to building high-growth web and mobile companies that promise to transform the way consumers and enterprises connect, work and play. Housed in the MaRS Commons, JOLT will select up to 15 [...]

Kids’ Internet Safety Alliance Hosts 2nd Annual Spring for Kids Gala TORONTO, April 20, 2012 /CNW/ – On May 3, 2012, the Kids’ Internet Safety Alliance (Kinsa) will host the second annual Spring for Kids Gala at Waddington’s Auction House. The Gala is Kinsa’s largest fundraising event through the year, providing the organization with important [...]

Canadian newsstand buyers remain loyal to print, survey shows TORONTO, April 4, 2012 /CNW/ – Canadian magazine readers remain loyal to the print versions of their favorite titles, with fewer than one in ten newsstand customers – and one in twenty women readers – having purchased an e-edition in the past year, according to a [...]

Launches Dry House Challenge iPad app to help Canadians prevent property water damage TORONTO, March 19, 2012 /CNW/ – This is Canada Water Week, a week-long celebration of water from coast-to-coast. While clean, abundant water is important, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reminds you that water can create damage to your property if left unchecked.  With [...]

Neal Bascomb’s latest book is about the cultural shift to intelligence and inspiration in the modern world TORONTO, March 6, 2012 /CNW/ – Once upon a time the cool kids were the jocks and the tough guys. The nerds were the outcasts, often the loners. How times have changed. And that is what Geekfest is [...]

- NextBox 2.0 from Rogers delivers TV without borders – TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2012 /CNW/ – Rogers Communications unveiled today NextBox™ 2.0, a suite of new features that will transform the home entertainment experience, allowing people to access live and recorded TV programs from any room in the home. “Canadians are increasingly looking for seamless, [...]

Virgin Mobile’s V-Cards make it easy to keep in touch with lovers and others! TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2012 /CNW/ – At Virgin Mobile, being a friend just got a whole lot sweeter! Starting today, Virgin Mobile is encouraging Canadians to get into the sharing spirit! Whether it’s an e-greeting or a special code, Virgin Mobile [...]

The Imagine Cup Canada 2012 registration now open TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ – Microsoft Canada is challenging Canadian high school and post-secondary students to imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems during the Imagine Cup Canada 2012. Registration is now open for this global competition which requires students to creatively use [...]