50 Years: A Historical Timeline of the Cell Phone
By Christine Persaud
It was on April 3, 1973 that Dr. Cooper, who worked as an engineer at Motorola, who made the call to his rival at Bell Labs.
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Dating App Tackles Catfishing with Video Verifications, Relationship Types, Non-Binary Pronouns
by Lee Rickwood
Online daters can be more open and transparent about the type of relationship they are looking for, the kind of commitment they want to make, the kind of reciprocity they want from a partner, all with the idea that more insight into a potential match and more control over who they match with is a good thing.
Canadian Universities Awarded $1M in Grants for Sustainability Initiatives
By Yasmin Ranade
TD awarded 10 grants of $1 million each (in CDN for Canadian organizations or USD for US organizations) to organizations like the University of Victoria and the University of Ottawa whose projects will be at the cutting edge of renewable energy system development and will include a first of its kind tech app geared toward supporting Indigenous peoples.
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Investigates ChatGPT, AI, Use of Personal Information
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian investigation into OpenAI, the operator of ChatGPT, has been launched in response to a complaint alleging the collection, use and disclosure of personal information without consent.
What does it take to break the glass ceiling as a woman in tech?
by Yasmin Ranade
The lesson here is that even in traditionally male-dominated industries, it is possible to succeed as a female in technology by providing great leadership and support for your team.
Canada’s Digital Economy Needs Highly Skilled and Diverse Workforce to Succeed
by Lee Rickwood
The country’s information and communications technology industry needs more trained and capable workers to succeed.
Features To Look For With Noise Cancelling Headphones
By Christine Persaud
The latest noise cancelling headphones don’t just cancel out ambient noise. They can do much more, with a tailored and customized experience.
Making Adaptive Technology with 3D Printers Boosts Computer Access, Quality of Life
by Lee Rickwood
Through the collaborative efforts of staff members and volunteers, an organization in Canada is supporting people by creating various accessible technology solutions using open-source designs and advanced 3-D printers.