Who was Matisse and why did he paint on paper cut-outs? What was Picasso’s Blue Period and what made him blue? Can anything be DaDa? If you’ve found yourself musing over such questions or curious to see the arts scene in the city, I’ve compiled a brief, eclectic list of apps perfect for honing your inner…
I have one confession to make. I’m addicted to the idle pastime of hunting for productivity apps — not for any useful purposes, but because of the sole need to make it look like I actually have reason to use my phone. Also because I feel the need to subtly point out the fact that yes,…
Imagine a match made in heaven, a relationship unique to you and the post-secondary establishment you were meant to attend. Take it a step further and imagine all of this in a world where you are free of the burdens of self-navigating antiquated resources to research where you should go after high school and how you can…
Before the times of iPhones, laptops and cars, society was controlled by royalty. Kings and Queens held complete power in their hands, and everyone was expected to obey the laws they created. If an individual did not, that person was subject to a punishment at the discretion of the King. Of course, in the Medieval…
On Saturday, July 11th, I “unplugged” for the whole day (24 hours) to see what my life would be like without social media. Growing up in the 21st century being online has always been something everyone was a part of. After some thought, I came to the conclusion that I did not know what…
If you’re an avid iPhone photographer, you know that photo editing is crucial in unleashing the full potential of what your camera has just captured. Online programs can be sketchy (all those pop-up ads?) and impractical, given your photo is on your phone. Plus, there are so many photo editing apps out there that…
It’s no new knowledge that the impact of social media in today’s world is huge. In all age groups and demographics, the use of websites and programs such as Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and many more is booming. Although you’re probably aware of the presence of Social media in your community, here are some stats…
From time to time, I like to browse my phone and listen to some spoken word poetry. As I shuffled through, one piece struck a chord and left a sizeable impression on me. Whether or not you’ve had the chance to listen to this viral spoken word, British writer/poet Gary Turk delivers a significant message in his piece,…
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Yesterday was the launch of Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S6, accompanied by its curved companion, the Galaxy S6 Edge. The devices are equipped with an astounding battery life and the most expeditious charging time with only 10 minutes required for a full battery life. Furthermore, Samsung presents to us a more efficient camera with one…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBwjxBmMszQ Snapchat announced yesterday the release of Snapcash, an addition to their popular app that will allow users to send monetary payments instantly to their friends through an app called Square Cash. Payments will be made by having users enter their banking information into the servers of Square Cash and sending the amount that users…
A few weeks ago, I did a post on Apple vs. Samsung so I thought it would be fitting to cover iOS vs. Android, as it relates closely to my last post. iOS: I find that iOS is preferred amongst an older age group. The reason for this is that it’s easy to use, simple, and…
Could you live without your cellphone? What about your laptop or tablet? What about any electricity at all? No warm showers, no warm food (unless you could make a fire), nothing. If our energy ran out at some point, this would be the reality. So faced with no other choice, could you live without power?…
Jasmine K. In our generation, phones are our dearest companions and most convenient devices; they can access almost anything at the touch of a finger. Seniors, students and parents can easily agree. “My phone is a tool I can use to have convenient internet access, a camera and music at my fingertips,” says Ethan, a…
Recently, I accidentally spilt a glass of water over my beloved iPhone 5s. Almost immediately, the screen went blank and it hasn’t worked since. It felt like I had lost a limb! I began to panic, knowing that, for a few weeks (until I can get a replacement) I will have to live without easy,…