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February 07, 2012

Energy services giant Halliburton Co.'s move to replace BlackBerry smartphones with Apple's iPhones continues a trend that has been eating away at Research In Motion's traditionally dominant position in the workplace, analysts said Tuesday.

Waterloo stands by RIM despite turmoil

February 05, 2012

WATERLOO, Ont. - The markets may be hitting Research in Motion hard after its most recent restructuring, but the community considered synonymous with the BlackBerry isn't letting bad news get it down.

Tablet ownership nearly tripled in Canada last year

January 31, 2012

TORONTO - Tablet ownership nearly tripled in Canada last year and will continue to surge in 2012, according to a report by the Media Technology Monitor.

What your smartphone says about your dating habits

January 31, 2012

TORONTO - Your choice of smartphone reveals a lot about your dating habits, according to a recent online survey.

Retailers selling off RIM Playbooks at massive discounts

November 18, 2011

TORONTO - Canadian retailers are again selling off Research in Motion's (TSX:RIM) PlayBook tablets at massive discounts and shoppers seem to be eagerly snapping them up.

Blackberry services fully restored: RIM

October 13, 2011

BlackBerry smartphone email, texting and Internet services are back to normal after four days of outages around the world.

Your BlackBerry not working? Here's why

October 12, 2011

Technical glitches that have affected millions of BlackBerry users around the world spread to Canada on Wednesday morning as outages were reported for the smartphone's text and email services by some users.

QR codes put more information in your hands

June 16, 2011

It can be tough to keep up with the rapid pace of technology sometimes, but the residential construction industry is not going to be left behind. Especially when it comes to giving you information about the latest development projects in your city.

New software could put X-rays on tablets for doctors to show patients

November 03, 2010

TORONTO - A doctor sits down with a hospital patient to review test results but instead of fumbling with the usual clipboard or file of papers, she reaches into her lab coat and pulls out a tablet computer.

Invasion of the smartphone zombie horde

October 20, 2010

It’s now an article of faith – after numerous studies prove it to be so – that texting, talking and even listening on your cell phone while driving is even more dangerous than driving while drunk.

A smarter way to use your smartphone

September 28, 2010

When it comes to utilizing smartphones, most of us aren’t all that wise.

BlackBerry should compromise on data-sharing: UN telecom chief

September 02, 2010

BlackBerry's Canadian manufacturer should give law enforcement agencies around the world access to its customer data, the U.N. technology chief said, adding that governments have legitimate security concerns that should not be ignored.

Saudis say BlackBerrys can stay

August 11, 2010

Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications regulator said yesterday it would allow BlackBerry services to continue in the kingdom, citing “positive developments” with the device’s Waterloo, Ont.-based manufacturer.

BlackBerry to have new operating system as it takes on Apple's iPhone

April 27, 2010

The BlackBerry will have a faster browser for Internet surfing with its new operating system as the competition to win consumers continues between Research In Motion (TSX: RIM) and iPhone maker Apple.

BlackBerry program a hit

November 02, 2009

The days of turning off your cellphone before class are gone.


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