Courts and privacy advocates across North America have long faced challenges in resolving the questions of whether police officers should be given the right to search the contents of cellphones…
Category: Smartphones
MedEdge 2014 -- New Medical Innovations Bring Privacy Dangers
The 2014 MedEdge Summit was a resounding success. Academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners filled the auditorium and networking booths. As one of the lucky attendees, I zoomed in on Dr.…
No Autocorrect for Apple and Samsung in their Patent Wars
The seemingly never ending saga between Apple and Samsung that began in 2011 has seen another day (month) in court. On the surface this may seem like another sweeping victory for…
I Heart... Everything? Google Patents Heart Gesture to Indicate Importance on Social Networks
On a crisp fall day, you notice the perfect maple leaf lying on the pavement. You know that you have to share this with the world, but how will you…
What a Potential Blackberry Sale Says About Canadian Innovation
In a recent Globe and Mail op-ed, columnist Konrad Yakabuski argues that the likely sale and potential breakup of Blackberry would be a major setback to Canada’s innovation agenda. (more…)
Apple's Appealing Patent Result
In the latest episode of the Apple patent saga, the United States Court of Appeals has altered a decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) discussing two crucial features of…