About Lee Rickwood
Lee Rickwood covers developments in media and technology with particular interest in how such developments affect our social, political and economic activities and interactions.
by Lee Rickwood
Pretty much anything can be tracked in sports these days, from athletic performances to judging decisions to fan reactions, and the data that’s used is a very valuable commodity,
by Lee Rickwood
Five female-run cannabis businesses receive scholarships and training at a Cannabis Startup Bootcamp.
by Lee Rickwood
Technological transformation in the public service is part of a trend toward designing and developing technology for the common good.
by Lee Rickwood
Tech industry plans for the roll-out of 5G wireless transmission technologies are bringing new business opportunities, marketplace concerns and even calls for a complete moratorium on delivery due to concerns for human health.
by Lee Rickwood
Artificial intelligence can positively influence the future of fashion, but it is also showing interesting parallels between the use of big data to analyze, even create, fashion trends and the use of big data to analyze, even influence, voter habits.
A new safety campaign in Canada is using virtual reality videos and other digital media resources to save lives. They are useful technologies to be sure, but the most impactful element of the campaign may be its real-world re-enactments. Every…
by Lee Rickwood
Tech industry initiatives like Tech for Good and others are tackling the perceived inequities, negative impacts and outright threats posed by technology today.
By Lee Rickwood
The cyclists are fast, but the data is even faster.