By Christine Persaud
Instant messaging apps are available in abundance, but there are just a handful people most often use. This includes Apple’s iMessages, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp; as well as robust messaging apps used by businesses like Slack and Discord. Another messaging app has been gaining popularity, however, called Signal. Many people have switched to Signal because of the belief that it’s more secure. But is it?
by Lee Rickwood
Fifteen years on, Bitmoji is reflecting more users with a greater emphasis on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across its platforms.
By Yasmin Ranade
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a Canadian first-of-its kind resource created in collaboration with Rethink Breast Cancer. It was developed as a personal response to experiences related to the lack of imagery featuring Black bodies in the cancer care space.
by Lee Rickwood
Savvy shoppers want to make purposeful purchasing decisions that line up with their financial realities and personal values. Can music and technology help?
By Christine Persaud
Screen time is part of our everyday lives, whether it’s using a phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, TV, or, more than likely, all the above. Why add another screen – an e-reader – to the mix? There’s actually lots of value in using an e-reader. Here, we’ll look at some of the most noteworthy reasons to consider adding an e-reader to your holiday wish list this year.
By Christine Persaud
Giving back to the environment is more important now than ever. It’s becoming more common for manufacturers to incorporate recycled components in their latest products, but these companies and specific products take things to another level.
By Yasmin Ranade
Laval-based WattByWatt has developed breakthrough technology to convert light to energy, which could disrupt how we power everyday electronics. Potential applications for the novel energy system range from charging cell phones or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to powering the beacons and smart RFID tags found on items in the supermarket, to charging outdoor cameras or household WiFi networks.
By Christine Persaud
When we think about technology for the office and home office, we often consider functionality first, and rightfully so. But another important factor is usability when it comes to ergonomics. This is precisely why there’s a growing focus towards ergonomic tech