The Mogo Blog

iPhone 5 - Hit or Hype?

Well, by now you’ve heard and seen all there is to hear and see about the iPhone 5, right? That is, everything beyond trying it for yourself, yes? If you’re an Apple freak like me, you’ve likely been waiting for this for a little while. A lot is riding on this one, mostly because it’s the first true post-Steve Jobs (RIP) product, and because it felt like it was time for something radical to happen to it. Here’s where I admit that even though I am an Apple freak, I am still using the iPhone 4. I

Football brings light to developing countries

Innovative students at Harvard University [http://www.harvard.edu/] have found a new and innovative way to put to good use the energy expended when playing football. Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, especially in developing countries. These areas have two things in common; a lack of electricity and a need for soccer balls. Lack of electricity often hampers the studying of potential of students in developing countries. Once the sun goes down, few households can afford the

The new, superfast microchip: Why We Should Care

These days, tech news stories are a dime a dozen and it’s easy to stop thinking that amazing technological advancements are anything to sneeze about. I admit I’m just as ho-hum about most of these stories when I see them (with the exception of Apple products…I know, I know). But this recent CTV News story [http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/new-chip-could-lead-to-era-of-ultra-fast-powerful-computing-1.940796] about the new super-fast microchip stopped me. Faster computers, who cares, right? Wrong.

Social media etiquette: how to keep your nose clean online

The advent of social media has changed the very fabric of communication. All this new information we have access to can become overwhelming if not managed properly. This new form of interacting is in its infancy and users are just beginning to find their feet. This means that there are no hard and fast rules about interaction, but there are things that universally annoy. If your social media account is not enriching your life, you can easily change your setting to make the experience more enjoy

Etsy - taking your crafts online to make some extra bucks (or find some great presents)

Etsy.com [http://www.etsy.com] is the world’s foremost Internet craft site. Here crafters across the world offer their unique creations for sale. Customers get to pick from handmade creations that are often custom made, while crafters get the considerable exposure and reach that Etsy.com has managed to create over years of dedicated effort. Etsy Ethos Etsy.com is thinking big. They aim to change the very fabric of commerce. The purpose of the site is to re-establish the individual artisan over