Changing the Landscape ...
Last week, 100,000 users were given access to the much anticipated Google Wave. Google Wave is an online tool for communication and collaboration. A…
Google Chrome OS is Aiming for the Cloud(s) ...
Last week the Google Chrome Operating System (OS) was announced, which will make us rethink traditional OS platforms - such as Microsoft Windows…
My Website Looks Different in Internet Explorer!
Why does my website look different in Firefox and Internet Explorer? Where are my rounded corners? If you’re a web designer, developer or maybe an…
Clever and Cool Does Not Exclude Cautious
The social media environment can be a tricky one to navigate for businesses. After all, you don't want to simply be seen as shoving your brand down…
COPE-ing with Copy 101 – The Long and the Short of It
There’s one question people invariably ask when it comes to copy: “How long should I write?” You can ask a hundred different people and you’ll likely…
A Halloween Primer on How to Avoid Resurrecting the Ghosts of Social Media Nightmares Past
It's Halloween. A night when all manner of creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighbourhood. It's a night when ghouls and ghosts…
Can Your Phone Augment Reality?
Last week I was introduced to Layar, which is a Mobile Augmented Reality Browser. Layar combines GPS, camera, and compass technology to identify your…
Street Hockey Champions!
From heat exhaustion in 2009 to Play On! champions in 2010 – The Echidna Team wins first place in the Corporate Division at CBC’s Hockey Night in…
Stage 2 : Video Games Live at The JLC Ticket Giveaway
Echidna is giving away another two (2) tickets to Video Games Live! For the first time you will be able to experience the #1 Touring Game Concert in…
Accessibility Matters - Exploring the Hows and Whens of Alternative Text
The most frustrating part of accessing the web as a blind user, in my opinion, is images. Whether they're infographics or pictures used to add a…