The Dropmart Marketplace
By Yasmin Ranade
Dropmart.ca is a Toronto-based startup that reinvents a marketplace with its own item drop-off / pick-up system.
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Inclusiveness Means Diverse Ideas and Talents
By Yasmin Ranade
Inclusivity and gender parity is critical for the growth of tech excellence in Canada. Luc Villeneuve, president of Benchmark, is a public and corporate advocate aimed at levelling the tech playing field.
Canadian Opera, National Ballet Take to the Digital Stage
by Lee Rickwood
The Digital Stage initiative wants to explore new digital technology and embrace its transformative power across all aspects of the performing arts ecosystem, both in front of and behind the curtain.
The Side Gig Economy in Canada
By Yasmin Ranade
Many Canadians, especially younger Canadians, are taking on entrepreneurial work in addition to their ‘regular jobs’ as a way to supplement their income. This type of work, also referred to as the gig economy, is indeed becoming more pervasive
Autonomous Machines and Police Tech: RoboCops on the Beat
Can you spot the difference between a harmless passer-by and a potential criminal? Don’t worry — apparently HP RoboCop can. That’s the name given to a high-tech autonomous machine that has become an official member of the Huntington Park Police…
Mid-range Smartphones: What Can You Get On a Budget?
By Christine Persaud
While the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel devices are top-of-the-line when it comes to smartphones, not everyone can afford something in the premium category. And if you already have one of these phones as your business device, you might just want to get a basic, mid-level device for personal use.
The Power of Her Story: Tech Trailblazers
By Yasmin Ranade
The remarkable panel of tech trailblazers shared their unique stories about how they leveraged their talents to move the needle forward for women and tech.
Toronto Councillors Vote for Digital Rights and Literacy Program
Toronto Council has instructed city staff and managers to make arrangements for the city to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights.