CBC alberta@noon

On alternating Tuesdays at 12:50 pm you can hear my CBC alberta@noon column Alberta-wide (formerly Wildrose). In my column I talk about the latest technology trends and current tech related issues. It’s not your standard ‘gadget talk’ stuff – instead I hope it is useful info for the everyday person. Tune into CBC Radio One in Calgary on 99.1FM, Edmonton on 93.9FM or online at CBC.ca/radio.

Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber caught his big break when Usher saw him singing online. Now a man who quoted his father’s sayings on Twitter has a book contract and a TV deal in Los Angeles. It’s all thanks to the internet.
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A simple orange button can organize the myriad online sources you turn to with a single click.
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Apple has announced some new software to deal with some of the shortcomings of its most popular gadgets.
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February 02
iPad hip or hype
DJ Kelly loves the iPad, but isn’t sure he’s ready to buy this version of it.

January 19
Text Rescue
Technology has helped to make the response to t

January 05
The Nexus One
Google’s Android powered smart phone may be the “next one” but DJ isn’t sure it is the “best one” when it comes to smart phones.

December 22
Life Changing Gadgetry
DJ has some recommendations for tech gadgets that anyone would love to receive as a gift.

December 08
Catching the (Google) Wave
DJ assesses the myriad ways in which Google is expanding.

November 10
Paperless and Proud
DJ looks at society’s (and his own) efforts to use more technology and less paper.

October 27
Olympian tweeting
There will be strict rules on tweeting, blogging and texting during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

October 21
Smart technology
Technology is allowing more companies to offer Smart Phones to their customers.  DJ talks about whether IPHONEs will overtake the Blackberry.

Setpember 29
Augmented Reality
Dj’s technical reality has been enhanced with the new Augmented Reality app.

September 15
New media versus Goliath
More people are using new technologies to take on corporate giants.

September 01
Powering the Search
The internet browser you choose can make a big difference in your query.

August 18
He shoots, he twitters!
Conventional sports media are struggling to keep excitement in the game while social media mavens break the plays instantly.

August 04

Opening Windows It’s time to buy a back to school computer.  But DJ Kelly says some people are waiting until the Windows new operating system has the kinks worked out.