Broadband Nutrition Labels Proposed for Healthier Data Diet
by Lee Rickwood
Broadband nutrition labels should help explain why enormous volumes of our personal information are being collected and what they’re being used for.
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Good Ol’ Viewing Machines Get Corrective Lenses
by Lee Rickwood
Standing on the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building, I felt very far away from the city; looking through the viewer, I thought it was right in my face.
International Women’s Day: A Tech Dropout Now Helps Women Become Boss!
By Yasmin Ranade
Alessia Citro is a self-claimed ‘corporate dropout’ from tech companies like Google, Salesforce, and Houzz. As part of our International Women’s Day and #BreakTheBias editorial series, Alessia’s experience and purpose shines a spotlight on entrepreneurial women who have had dynamic tech careers but are now tapping into personal business-building aspirations instead.
Public Advocates, Tech Insiders Shining on Light on Dark Patterns
by Lee Rickwood
Be it hard-to-close windows urging you to enter your email address on a news site, or email opt-outs on shopping sites in difficult-to-find locations in difficult-to-read text, or those pre-checked boxes that allow ongoing charges, or those special product sales messages implying you’d better hurry, as there are only two of your favourite item left to buy, dark patterns appear almost anywhere and encourage us to do almost anything..
Canadian Tech Keeps Track of Antarctic Climate Research Expedition
A small piece of Canadian technology − barely the size of a deck of playing cards – is playing a big role in uncovering the causes and effects of global climate change. The small but sophisticated telematics tracking device is…
Empowering Hybrid Work with 5G-enabled Business Solutions
By Yasmin Ranade
With this first in Canada alliance, Rogers and Microsoft are opening all-new opportunities in 5G Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC ) and introducing the next chapter of global hybrid work just as Canada recovers from COVID-19 and looks forward to the economic, social and sustainability advantages of 5G
5 New Features Available on Twitter
By Christine Persaud
Twitter was once just a cluttered place to post your random thoughts in 140 characters or less. But over the years, Twitter has expanded, offering new capabilities, features, and options
The ArriveCAN App is Mandatory for Air Travel: Here’s What You Need To Know
By Christine Persaud
As at March 2022, the ArriveCAN app is a new requirement for air travel in order to be permitted re-entry into Canada. Rules are often changing so check the Government of Canada website or Border Services Agency notifications or contact your airline for the most up-to-date requirements once you’re ready to depart. But for now, it’s essential.