Author Archives: Will Robertson

How Visa Predicts Divorce

How Visa Predicts Divorce “If you ever doubted the power of the credit card companies, consider this: Visa, the world’s largest credit card network, can predict how likely you are to get a divorce.” This article talks about the increasing … Continue reading

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iPhone Gaming Social Network "Game Center"

In the next update to the iPhone operating system, iPhone OS 4.0, Apple is introducing a gaming social network called “Game Center” – essentially Xbox Live for iPhone games. “Game Center is not about Google, since Google doesn’t have a … Continue reading

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AutoDesk’s SketchBook Pro looks very cool on iPad

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Dan Lyons on the iPad

“I’d keep it in the living room to check e-mail and browse the Web. I’d take it to the kitchen and read The New York Times while I eat breakfast. I’d bring it with me on a plane to watch … Continue reading

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Facebook Infographic

By Website Monitoring via AllFacebook I always enjoy a good infographic! Interesting to see Canada as the 7th largest country on Facebook, I remember when we were closer to the top..

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LinkedIn for BlackBerry is Here

LinkedIn for BlackBerry is Here LinkedIn has finally revealed their BlackBerry app. It looks pretty cool, specifically the integration into the BlackBerry core apps (contacts, messages, and calendar) Contacts.  Integrate your LinkedIn connections with your BlackBerry address book, and view … Continue reading

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Why I’m Getting an iPad

After mulling this decision over since the iPad was announced, I finally made up my mind. I am going to get an iPad – most likely the 16Gb WiFi + 3G version. This decision didn’t come quickly, though now that … Continue reading

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Going back and forth between work and university gives you a whole different view on what you’re learning, and how it gets applied

“Going back and forth between work and university gives you a whole different view on what you’re learning, and how it gets applied” Mike Lazaridis. I couldn’t agree more.

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Winners of Telfer School of Management Business Model Competitions

A press release that mentions my group winning the Telfer School of Management Business Model Competition and coming in second place in the University of Ottawa Wes Nicol Business Plan Competition (bottom of first page). Telfer School of Management and … Continue reading

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Xobni for BlackBerry

There is is no app for the iPhone out now that can match the features of Xobni for BlackBerry. In the video you can see how it integrates with the Calendar, Phone, E-mail, and SMS messages of the BlackBerry to … Continue reading

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