Social Distancing Distances Tracked by Wearable Tech, Mobile Gadgets
by Lee Rickwood
Any device that can eliminate awkward conversations or anxious discrepancies about just what two metres really means is more than welcome.
Author Archives: Lee Rickwood
Slower Internet Speeds: COVID Responses Causing Network Congestion
by Lee Rickwood
Canadians across the country are reporting slower Internet speeds as our online usage increases significantly as part of the social response to COVID-19.
Be TACTful: Can Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing Stop COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
The development of a technology-assisted contact tracing application must proceed with tact, the ability to sensitively deal with difficult issues.
Tech Companies Offer Services, Lend Support to Relieve Coronavirus Impacts
by Lee Rickwood
Companies are banding together in support of frontline health care workers, small businesses as well as consumers and end-users.
Tech Companies Creating and Repurposing Hiring Platforms During COVID-19 Outbreak
by Lee Rickwood
From finding frontline medical staff who are available for work in hospitals and healthcare facilities to filling volunteer shifts at the local food bank, Canadian technology companies large and small are stepping forward to contribute their technical capabilities and expertise.
Grocery Shopping in a Pandemic: Can More Tech Help Out?
by Lee Rickwood
Can so-called smart surveillance tools like biometrics and facial recognition make shopping safer?
Accessibility, Inclusion, Independence: Technology Supports Brand Promises
by Lee Rickwood
What is a bit surprising and very inspiring is that the founder of the company never really set out to start a business – she set out to solve a problem.
Is Privacy Paramount? Facial Recognition Under Investigation in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
Is privacy paramount? Either something is more important than anything else, or it isn’t. Canada’s legislators and privacy commissioners need to determine which.