Technology Turns up the Heat: Smartphone Apps, LEDs, Solar Cells, and Chili Peppers
by Lee Rickwood
The hottest thing in technology today…chili peppers!
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The Latest Premium Smartphones You Can Get in Canada
By Christine Persaud
Both Samsung and Apple have launched stellar new devices since the summer of 2020, and these dominate the list of the newest premium phones. But Google has a viable competitor that boasts premium features at a not-so-premium price, and another brand might be creeping up with some worthwhile options.
Torontonians to ConnectTO as City Gets Own Internet Service
by Lee Rickwood
Toronto City Council has approved a plan to create it own broadband network in the city, one that will connect residents to affordable, high-speed Internet services.
How to Start a Podcast
By Christine Persaud
There’s probably a favourite podcast you listen to while commuting, working out, going for a jog, or enjoying downtime. But have you ever considered starting one yourself?
Government Injects $4.73M to Boost Canadian Semiconductor Output
By Yasmin Ranade
By helping to grow a made-in-Canada hardware supply chain, the Hardware Catalyst Initiative is playing a key role in keeping innovation in Canada, shoring up Canada’s much-needed supply of sensors and electronics, strengthening our tech sector, and supporting the next generation of tech leaders.
These Must-Have Accessories Make Relaxing With a Mobile Device at Home More Comfortable
By Christine Persaud
Spending more time at home nowadays likely means that, whether we like it or not, we’re also spending more time with our mobile device. It’s important to balance out sedentary time with physical exercise and non-screen-related activities, like playing board games, listening to music, cooking, and engaging in other activities. Here are some great accessories worth considering that can help you do just that.
Ant Tracking, Smartphone Hacking: Mobility and Privacy in the Pandemic Era
By Lee Rickwood
Smartphone tracking strategies, some offered by Canadian companies, make use of aggregated anonymous signaling data from cellular networks that process more than 15 billion signals each day from more than 100 million devices.
Canadians Lean into Data to Discover More About Their Families
By Yasmin Ranade
Ancestry’s mission to empower journeys of personal discovery has never been more relevant or more needed. The pandemic has created a greater focus on families and making meaningful connections.