Category: Featured

New Tech Just for the Ladies

By Christine Persaud
Can tech really be exclusively for one gender or the other? Well, sort of. Consider the Willow Breast Pump as a perfect example – it wouldn’t have much purpose for a man (or a non-breastfeeding mother either for that matter).

Canadian AI Tool Tracks Public Input to Government Agency Consultations

When Canada’s broadcast and telecom agency asked for public input about whether the Internet should be regarded as a basic need, well, Canadians responded big time. More than 65,000 pages of submitted materials were received by the Canadian Radio-Television and…

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Google is Smart to Address Privacy Concerns in High-Tech Neighbourhood

by Lee Rickwood
A public talk about Google’s high-tech plans for a smart neighbourhood in Toronto will be held tonight, one in a series of planned consultations that organizers hope will address concerns and issues connected with a major techno-enabled urban revitalization proposal.

Some Exciting New Innovations in Health Tech

By Christine Persaud
When we think of health tech on a consumer level, the first thing that comes to mind is wearables – activity and fitness trackers that help us keep on top of physical activity, sports, sleep, caloric intake, heart rate, and more. But the category has moved far beyond that.

Making Your Home Smart: Part 2 – The Living Room

By Christine Persaud
While the kitchen is where families most often converge, and where guests usually gravitate during a gathering, the living room still remains the digital entertainment centre of most homes. This is where you watch television and movies, or relax on the couch with a good book.How can you make it smarter? Here are some tech items worth considering.