4 Exciting new Canadian Tech Business Start-ups
By Christine Persaud
October is small business month, so there’s no better time to celebrate the innovations of small businesses, particularly start-ups
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Name Change Not Enough to Fix Facebook, Critics Charge
by Lee Rickwood
The arbitrary amplification of content through algorithmic manipulation is one of the most worrisome, if not negatively impactful, ways social media platforms cause harm.
Inspiring the Side Hustle Entrepreneur
By Yasmin Ranade
In recent years, an increasing number of young Canadians have turned all kinds of personal strengths, ideas and opportunities into income generating side hustles. For many, these businesses are coming to life even while juggling schoolwork and day jobs.
New RideShare Program Offers Start-ups a Boost – to Space
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian tech company GEC is opening the door to space flight for start-up companies, small businesses, academic researchers, government departments, non-governmental agencies and more.
Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) To Host Third Annual Conference in Toronto
By Yasmin Ranade
Toronto-based BPTN (Black Professionals In Tech Network) will host its third annual Black Tech Summit BFUTR (Be Future) 2021, the world’s largest virtual tech summit for Black professionals and allies on October 28th-29th.
How to Scan a QR Code From Your iOS or Android Phone
By Christine Persaud
Chances are that if you have visited a local restaurant or other similar venue recently, you have been asked to scan a QR code before you enter for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. It’s actually quite simple to scan a QR code, but for some, the process is completely new.
The Power and Wonder of STEM in Children’s Stories
By Yasmin Ranade
The books bridge technology, whimsy, representation. We roll by the motto: ‘Childhood is magical, technology is whimsical, representation is monumental!’
Everything Amazon Announced at its Big Event
By Christine Persaud
Amazon is one of many tech companies to hold its own massive events to launch an entire slate of new products. And at the company’s latest hardware event, which took place in late September, there were plenty of innovations. Each provide a glimpse into Amazon’s plans for the future of home tech.