Mark Gibbs explores Scratch and StarLogo, programming systems implements the metaphor for Google’s forthcoming App Inventor Last week I was discussing Android applications and concluded by mentioning ...

Last week I was discussing Android applications and concluded by mentioning Google’s new and, as yet, un-released programming tool for the Android operating system called App Inventor for Android ...

Parents or educators looking to teach children how to program, be interested to know that this year’s Scratch day is this year a full month providing plenty of resources on the basics of programming ...

Can an online and mobile shopping service make web-based purchasing tolerable? The answer to this question is the lynchpin of Scratch, a personalized e-commerce app. Announced back in July, when it ...

A Hamilton man who is an engineering student at Western University says his new app will help lottery players get the best bang for their buck on scratch tickets in Ontario. While the Ontario Lottery ...

Designed as a scratch paper app for the iPad, Loose Leaf is a new quick note taking app that uses a simple, no frills design and incorporates both clever sketching tools and intuitive touch gestures ...

A little bit old school, a little bit new school: the Record 001 app lets you work the image of a vinyl record with your fingers in a shout out to turntable days. Digital DJs can backspin, pause and ...

In addition to writing about Apple and mobile technology I love DJing. Playing music combines two of my carnal needs (thumping bass lines and electronic gadgets) into one tidy hobby. That being said, ...