Dell contributes to smart building design and automation

Dell is introducing new research on smart buildings and will join Intel to discuss its findings at the Intelligent Buildings Conference (IBcon) in Las Vegas today. Enabling building automation is a key element of Dell’s strategy of supporting customers around the world and across various industries in realizing their vision for the Internet of Things (IoT). Dell and Intel are helping architects and organizations imagine the next generation of integrated, open-architected, IP-centric, connected, high-performance, sustainable, energy-efficient, operationally efficient, and intelligent buildings.

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Video: Designing the HTC One (M8)

Here's a look at HTC's process in designing and building the HTC One (M8). This was the same video shown during the device's unveiling last week and gives a perspective on what goes into the design and creation of a modern smartphone.

Google Chromecast Vs. Apple TV: Which is better and for what type of users?

By Simon Cohen

Now that Google’s diminutive WiFi media player is available in Canada, how does it stack up to Apple’s set-top box and which should you buy?

It’s been several months since Google unleashed the Chromecast, a tiny dongle-like device that turns any HDTV into a Wi-Fi enabled display. Initially only available in the U.S., the $35 gadget was very well received and our own Gadjo Sevilla found it to be an easy and reliable way to stream content to a TV.

But if you wanted a Chromecast back in 2013, you needed to order one via the U.S. and frankly that was a hassle. Now that it’s being sold in Canada for $39, the time is right to take a look at this new player and see how it compares to one of the most popular devices in this space: Apple TV.

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Foldify's awesome iPad app allows you to create, print and fold 3D figures

Foldify from Pixle on Vimeo.

iPad's are just for content consumption, right? Well Foldify defies this notion by enabling anyone with an iPad to design and create 3D figures. Users select templates, create  and colour designs then print their creations, cut and fold them into neat 3D models. It is the closest thing to having your own 3D printer and it only costs two bucks.