Technology

One step for man, one giant leap closer to Mars?

Marine software developer Helm Operations has been sold to Tokyo-based ClassNK, a major classification society serving the merchant fleet around the world.

B.C. drivers looking to trek as far south as California without spending a dollar on gasoline now have one more option.

Vancouver-based UrtheCast (TSX:UR) is looking to the stars and setting a launch date for new technology it wants installed in the International Space Station.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will be cutting 18,000 jobs – which represents approximately 14% of its entire workforce – over the next year following its acquisition of Nokia’s phone business, the tech giant announced July 17.

In the midst of a Metro Vancouver heat wave, some young people are steering away from the sunny outdoors and getting cozy behind computer monitors.

Financial software company opens offices abroad after 2008 financial crisis spurs growth

Workers at Arrow Transportation Systems used to spend hours collecting mechanical data and driver safety information from its truck drivers once the vehicles arrived back at dispatch centres.

CRTC getting more than 1,000 complaints per day, thanks to new federal legislation

Despite the federal government’s efforts to boost flexibility for wireless customers, rates for basic-level packages have actually risen since Ottawa implemented a new policy doing away with three-year contracts in favour of two-years plans.