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.
As much as good price and selection, successful online retailers know a good experience counts as well. Added product information, often presented in a custom-made streaming video, can help a discerning shopper make that final purchase decision.
by Lee Rickwood
A Toronto-based ‘med-tech’ start-up combines mobile technology, cloud-computing and a desire for improved patient care in its series of digital tools for physicians and health care practitioners.
by Lee Rickwood
Touchscreen technology, on-demand content and Web-inspired user guides are not just for the home entertainment centre – they are key components of hospital information systems that are being widely used to support patient care.
by Lee Rickwood
If you think technology is a male-dominated industry, try tackling the military, too! Canadian business executive Christine Van Slyke did so with energy and enthusiasm.
By Lee Rickwood
A new panomorph (wide-angle panoramic) lens is so small, it’s being integrated into compact mobile gadgets and even wearable devices.
by Lee Rickwood
Today’s PC can do a lot more than its predecessors – but then again, the return of the Restore button might be nice. Other interesting technology from the past will be on display at a special PC Museum open house.
by Lee Rickwood
If the person in the next lane is not driving a smart connected car, please be careful. Hey, take care in any case….
by Lee Rickwood
ModiFace is one of the companies that is applying software algorithms to digitally analyze faces captured in digital images of almost any type.
by Lee Rickwood