App Store Privacy Nutrition Labels Feed Our Security Awareness
by Lee Rickwood
By requiring and then presenting information about an app’s data collection activities, Apple is giving us tools to protect ourselves online.
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Virtual CES 2021 Is An Admirable Pivot, But The Show Won’t Be The Same
By Christine Persaud
I have to hand it to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), organizers and producers of CES, for pivoting so quickly to offer a full digital event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CES is an important event and the wonder it brings to the industry is needed more than ever this year. How will it all go? Events commence the week of January 11, 2021, so it’s too early to tell.
Remote Working Applications Drive Growth for Canadian Entrepreneurs
By Yasmin Ranade
Entrepreneurs are seeking digital solutions that help them to thrive as largely virtual businesses these days, and to eliminate barriers for international work. One such business is Prioris.ai, an Ottawa-based consulting firm and international AI-lab, which builds predictive models for the life science industry.
How to Protect Your Privacy Online – Even if the Law Doesn’t
by Lee Rickwood
Without tough laws to level today’s digital playing field, data privacy and security disputes can pit people against corporations (or their own governments). The legal, financial and administrative muscle the enterprise can muster far outstrips that of most individuals to protect themselves.
Reading Surge in Canada in 2020
By Yasmin Ranade
It’s been a busy year for reading, according to Rakuten Kobo. Canadian Kobo readers spent the equivalent of 6,932 years reading in 2020, 570 more years than 2019.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas With The Kids Using Tech at Home
By Christine Persaud
While Santa and his elves are all immune to coronavirus (thankfully, this has been confirmed by scientists!), most families will not be getting together with family or friends. It will just be parents and kids at home, enjoying a quiet Christmas in. Here are some creative ideas to make Christmas extra special this year for the kids.
Woman-led Online Company Disrupts Cremation Services Business
By Yasmin Ranade
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to business transformation across all industries including funeral services. Recently, an online cremation and end-of-life technology platform, Eirene.ca, became available within the GTA. Eirene.ca offers to help Canadians navigate through the complexities of end-of-life planning at half the cost offered at traditional funeral homes.
Canadian Gaming Rises During the Pandemic
By Yasmin Ranade
The games industry in Canada is a major force both economically, but also socially. Games are really helping people feel good and stay connected. A research report from the The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) confirms this.