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TransLink reboots its mobile app

The transit authority plans to release new, more user-friendly software in two phases.

Riot comments turn focus to online libel in Vancouver

On social-networking sites like Facebook, false statements about people that harm their reputation could invite a lawsuit seeking damages.

Face tagging of photos raises privacy concerns

Despite privacy concerns, many people now seem ready to embrace the latest trend: automatic photo tagging.

Net neutrality may become federal election issue in Canada

With the federal election in full swing, Lindsey Pinto of OpenMedia.ca is ramping up the fight for an accessible and open Internet.

Idea of citywide Wi-Fi network finds some support in Vancouver

While the Vancouver Economic Development Commission says getting a free Wi-Fi network up and running should be a top priority, it's not on the city's radar.

BitTorrent keeps file-sharing going strong

Even though peer-to-peer file-sharing systems offer copyrighted material, that hasn’t stopped BitTorrent from flourishing.

Night sky needs protection from Vancouver’s lights, astronomer says

Mark Eburne laments the fact that he has to get away from the city to really see the stars with the naked eye.

Canadians uneasy about Facebook privacy

Officials at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada have taken a keen interest in Facebook’s privacy practices.

Canadian copyright bill opens up debate on digital locks

“Digital lock” is a catchall term for the means by which copyright owners control how a piece of content, software, or hardware can be used by others.