Two outstanding Calendar and To Do Apps
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Keeping us on track with our schedules and appointments has always been one of the prime functions of our smartphones and computers. Here are some calendar apps that rule our day.
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3 Ways To Make Computer Science Education Week a Watershed Moment For Women
By Julie Hansen
Statistics Canada shows that three times as many men are now graduating in computer science compared to women, which is actually even worse than it was in the 1990s. Computer Science Education Week starting December 8 is a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made in trying to reverse these trends and to think about what more we could do.
Coding to Inspire: Learning through animation and music!
By Yasmin Ranade
With the second-annual Hour of Code campaign, a worldwide effort to broaden participation in computer science, especially by girls, about to launch next week, I was intrigued by two different stories about inspiring people to choose a profession in programming.
Canadians Bring Sun Screen to Top Tech Competition
Innovative Canadian technologists and nano-engineers are concerned about our skin, and the damage that too much sun or too little sun screen, can cause.
by Lee Rickwood
Women-Led Companies Confident & Thriving, But Need Access to Capital
Companies led by women are highly confident in the economy, and the positions of their businesses, according to a new study by non-profit, peer advisory group, the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO). And for good reason – the results show that they’re performing well, even outpacing the U.S. national average.
Canadians Immersed in AR, VR and 3D Technologies
We all supplement or augment our view of the physical, real-world environment – through our senses, our upbringing, our education, lifestyle or social status. Sometimes we use technology, too.
by Lee Rickwood
Starwood Hotels enables smartphones to act as room keys
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The Starwood Hotel chain is betting on technology to revolutionize access control in its hotels and resorts. We may soon just need our phones to check-in to our rooms.
KIN Canada YouTube Channel Sheds Spotlight on Talented Women
By Christine Persaud
KIN Community was founded in 2007 as a digital media company that hosts lifestyle content from and for talented women. And now, through a round of Series C funding from Corus Entertainment Inc., there’s a new Canadian arm called KIN Canada.
The partnership will see the multichannel network expand for a Canadian audience, with advertising opportunities north of the border, as well as the development of new talent and content targeted at women. Already, KIN Community enjoys 200 million views from over 25 million unique visitors per month.