Canadian-Made Device to Extend Battery Life, Protect from Overcharging
by Lee Rickwood
Charge-Check is a simple plug-and-play adapter designed to extend the battery life of most digital devices and popular gadgets.
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High-Tech Simulation to Help Seniors Maintain Safe Driving Habits
Over the past twenty years or so, the number of licenced drivers aged 65 or older has increased nearly 70 per cent! Canadian and U.S. population statistics both point to our aging population, with significant increases in all age subcategories…
Ulaa Browser from Zoho Offers Added Privacy Protection, Multi-User Functionality
by Lee Rickwood
Recognizing that data privacy is a key consideration for more and more people who are rightly concerned about the improper use of their data, a new privacy-centric Web browser is available.
Collision Tech Conference Highlights Women, AI, Opening for Homegrown Industry Events
As the self-described “single most important tech deal-making event in the world”, the Collision conference that just wrapped in Toronto did set records for itself with its broader inclusivity and women’s participation, its explorations of important industry developments such as…
Hurry Up and Wait to Act on Online Media, News, Streaming Platforms Regulation in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
The timeline for public consultations has just been extended, and implementation for Canada’s new law covering streaming media targets the end of next year.
Blush at the Thought – AI App Offers Virtual Date with Digital Data
by Lee Rickwood
A new dating app powered by artificial intelligence encourages its users to open up, be comfortable and honest with the app to give it more ways to respond to them.
Challenging the Stereotypes, Building an Ecosystem for Women in IP
by Lee Rickwood
“We need to see ourselves in these roles,” said one accomplished female tech exec. “If they [other women] don’t see you do it, they won’t believe they can do it,” said another women executive of the importance of role models and the unfortunate impact of existing stereotypes on students or those just entering the workforce.
Rumi Exhibition Spans Centuries with Interactive Displays, 3D Printing and Social Media Posts
by Lee Rickwood
Some of the most important teachings from the exhibition are highlighted using interactive technology. Digital audio and video convey Rumi’s original Persian writings and their various renderings over the centuries.