Ottawa Start-Up’s Mission to Triple Software Development Team
By Yasmin Ranade
Not only do our southern neighbours offer better pay, but they offer bigger dreams with more ambitious companies and more willing investors.
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Facial Recognition and Screen Scraping of Social Media Triggers Global Legal Actions, Lawsuits
by Lee Rickwood
The screen scraping of social media platforms for facial images and associated data has become yet another component of a global mass surveillance ecosystem that legislators, privacy advocates and end users are struggling to control or even influence
Activity & Fitness Tracker Checklist: How to Find the Right One For You
By Christine Persaud
Nowadays, everyone either owns an activity/fitness tracker or smartwatch, or they are interested in getting one. But with so much choice, it’s difficult to decide what to get. To help on the journey, here’s a handy checklist of the key questions you should ask yourself to help narrow down the choices.
Leveraging Behavioural Science to Understand Tech Adoption by Small Business
By Yasmin Ranade
In its One Step report, a unique study that sought to identify the psychology or behavioural barriers that hinder small business owners from adopting tech-based solutions, Xero has revealed behavioural roadblocks that slow down tech adoption as well as ways in which tech companies can better support small business owners.
Protect Your Eyes from Screen Light – Old or New, Bright or Blue
by Lee Rickwood
Even if some of the worse case scenarios do not emerge, blue light could simply be causing restless or lost sleep.
Tips for Conserving Your Smartphone’s Battery
By Christine Persaud
As smartphones have gotten bigger, better, thinner, and more versatile, they also offer markedly improved battery life. In honour of National Battery Day on February 18, here are some tips for conserving battery life.
Intelligent Robot Drones to Inspect Workplaces, Disinfect Public Spaces
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian tech team is working on a hybrid aerial and ground robotic solution for environmental disinfection and surface sanitation using ultra-violet radiation.
Romance Scams – Safety Tips For Online Dating
By Yasmin Ranade
While it can be exciting to meet someone new online, it’s also a good time this Valentine’s Day to recall a few safety tips associated with online dating, specifically how to carefully manage your social media and email accounts.