Cover Your Face: Facial Recognition, Legal Protection, Disease Prevention Mash-up
by Lee Rickwood
From many perspectives, it’s a good year for covering your face. But that still may not be enough.
Category: Mobile
From Big Sur to iPadOS: Highlights From Apple WWDC20
By Christine Persaud
In late June, Apple held its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) and, for the first time, presented it virtually. Missed the stream? Here’s a synopsis of the key announcements made at the event.
Earth Tech Program Helps Canadian Drones Plant Trees and Fight Global Warming
by Lee Rickwood
Thanks to the nurturing soils of a local tech incubator, a Canadian tech start-up is using advanced drone technology to fight climate change by planting trees – millions and millions of them.
Reviewing the OnePlus 8 Pro
By Ted Kritsonis
OnePlus fully ventures into premium flagship territory with the new 8 Pro smartphone as it aims to take on the best options on the market.
Reviewing the Huawei P40 Pro
By Ted Kritsonis
Huawei is in a strange position with the P40 Pro in that it has a solid smartphone sitting between awkward positioning and passive rebellion.
Canadian Tech Response to COVID Adds Virus Protection for Computers, Mobile Devices
by Lee Rickwood
Risks from the killer disease known as COVID-19 are keeping most of us at home, increasingly tied to our computers and mobile devices as the main or only source of connectivity. But that only makes our connected gadgets more vulnerable to their own infectious viruses.
Virtual Museums, Online Galleries Provide Stay-at-Home Art Experiences
by Lee Rickwood
Interactive 3-D virtual tours and VR experiences let you visit your favourite art gallery or museum from the comfort — and safety — of your own home.
Apps for Keeping In Touch With Friends and Family During Social Distancing
By Christine Persaud
Apps for Keeping In Touch With Friends and Family During Social Distancing. Here are some great ways that you can use technology to make sure that social distancing doesn’t translate to having no social interaction.