By Christine Persaud
With certain technology, it is possible for able-bodied and minded seniors to remain living at home while still being monitored and remotely cared for by family. But the reality is that this isn’t the case for every senior. Some require 24/7 monitoring and care. In these situations, the solution is Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. But there are ways tech can help there, too.
by Lee Rickwood
WiFi sensing tools from leading Canadian tech companies make use of predictive analytics to give behavioural insights about people in the home.
by Lee Rickwood
Our data has even greater value than we suspect: Values are the weights we use in the never-ending balancing act of life. Be they moral groundings or simple price points.
By Christine Persaud
Choosing the perfect gift for someone means not only considering their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and habits: it’s also about taking into consideration their core values. For some, environmental concerns are top of mind; and getting them a gift that screams “eco-conscious” will put a smile on their face.
By Yasmin Ranade
One possible area for climate change intervention is direct air capture (DAC). That will likely require scrubbing the sky of billions of tons per year and the creation of a vast new industry comparable in size to the infrastructure moving fossil fuels around.”
Christine Persaud
With the idea that the hybrid work environment is here to stay and could represent the future of work, it means that the rudimentary set-up you had at your dining room table or working away on the couch with your lap as a desk will need to change. We have some great ideas.
By Christine Persaud
There’s a reason that plenty of fitness trackers and smartwatches now include features like stress monitoring, breathing and mindfulness exercises. We tend to feel pressures nowadays more than ever whether it’s due to work, family, or other obligations, and likely all the above. If you’re looking for a good gift for someone you know could do with some quality R&R, these somewhat non-obvious gift ideas might fit the bill.
By Christine Persaud
If you were lucky enough to invest in a brand-new Apple iPhone 14 and have already received it, or have one on the way. you’ll want to pick up some accessories for it. In fact, having the essentials in advance is a good idea so you’re fully ready to go right out of the box.