We all know how to use the Internet to search for what we want, right? Generally we get what we are looking for pretty quickly and carry on with our day- but every so often we get stumped and spend an hour or two (sometimes more) of wasted time looking for content. The following infographic provides some helpful tricks to find all that we want out of the World Wide Web. For example: -       Putting quotation marks around a phrase will search out pages that contain that specific group of words together -       Using ‘define:’ will help you define a word right on the results page -       Google can even help you do math...

In today’s world where everyone has multiple accounts and usernames, remembering a growing list of passwords can be a confusing and frustrating task. That’s where Motorola’s new technologies come into play, electronic tattoos or pills. The company’s initial aim for this technology is to enable a user exclusive access to their Motorola device(s) without the need for a password; much like those automobiles that allow for  a push button start as long as the driver has the key fob in their pocket. The electronic tattoos would be applied to the users body (most likely their forearm) and are made from silicon and flexible electronic...

The battle for online music streaming supremacy was taken to the next level today when Google announced at their annual developers’ conference that they will be launching their streaming service “All Access” today in the United States. The service will cost users $9.99 a month after a 30-day free trial (if you sign up before June 30 you’ll pay $7.99!) and be available across a users multiple devices as well as direct from web. Much like smaller rivals Pandora, Rhapsody and Spotify, All Access will provide listeners with unlimited plays of their favourite songs and artists, allow them to create playlists, and offer suggestions of...

One of the biggest frustrations in media consumption today is the constant presence of spoilers on social feeds. Sports scores, the recipients of the coveted roses on The Bachelor, or how Kevin Bacon and Shawn Ashmore faired on the finale of The Following are all major television events that people want to watch in their own time. Unfortunately, the results are usually revealed in real time upon scrolling through tweet streams – erasing any desired element of surprise. Now, thanks to 17 year-old Jennie Lamere, we soon won’t have to fear our feeds if we can’t watch a show live. The teen has developed Twivo for Google Chrome: Twivio...

The people over at PostRocket recently released an INFOGRAPHIC that outlines 18 tips that will help you better manage your Facebook pages, and we thought it was definitely worth sharing! Some of the 18 tips include: Be Valuable: Post only interesting, informative or entertaining content. Be Concise: Keep it under 250 characters. Be Human: Speak genuinely! Ask For Opinions Post Regularly Be Celebratory: Use the milestones feature Facebook has provided. Be Responsive: Don’t let replies slip Check out all these and more...

All eyes these days seem to be on Google as they are slowly revealing details about their latest innovation, Google Glass. Google hopes that Glass is the future – wearable technology that will link all users together and make their lives easier.  With Google Glass, wearers are able to capture videos and photos with a simple voice command, and then they are automatically uploaded to Google+. Watch the video below to see a ‘first hand’ account of what it feels like to wear a pair of the high-tech glasses: Right now, the only way for you to get your hands on a pair of the glasses is to buddy up with a member of the Explorer group who...

With all the advancements in technology, there is still one major enemy for the iPhone: gravity. Thankfully, the minds at Apple are finally working on fixing the dilemma of the inevitable phone drop, submitting patents for technology that could revolutionize the iPhones of the future. The technology would essentially make the device aware of when it is falling and then take measures to prevent damage to the handset, including the screen, usually seen as the ‘weak spot.’ It is speculated that these iPhones of the future would be equipped with accelerometers, gyroscopes and/or sensors that would gather information on the fall and activate...

TORSTAR DIGITAL PRESENTS 2ND ANNUAL STARTUP WEEKEND WHAT: From Thursday April 11, 2013 to Saturday April 13, 2013, Torstar Digital employees will have a chance to pitch, create and launch a new business in just 54 hours during their 2nd Annual Startup Weekend. In partnership with Startup Weekend Toronto, this voluntary experience is a chance for employees company-wide to collaborate and contribute to diversifying and enhancing Torstar Digital’s growing portfolio of businesses. WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:40PM – 8:00PM Media Call Time: 4:20PM WHERE: 590 King St West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario PERSONALITIES SCHEDULED...