Connect the Next Four Billion Internet Users by Balloon – Not a Loon-y Idea
by Lee Rickwood
Large, sleek, silvery balloons overhead may soon bring Internet service to underserved locations around the world.
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All You Need Is… Quantum Cloud from Canadian Tech Startup Xanadu
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian high-tech startup released what’s called the world’s first publicly available photonic quantum cloud platform; it uses photons, or particles of light, to perform complex computations exceptionally fast.
Don’t Want An iPad, Galaxy, Or Microsoft Tablet? Here Are Some Great Alternatives
By Christine Persaud
When it comes to tablets, there’s no question that the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy devices are tops. And sometimes, given the affordable pricing, you could even include Microsoft convertibles like the Surface Go 2 in the “tablet” category as well. But these aren’t the be all, end all, of the tablet market.
7 Great Soundbars For Streaming Audio
By Christine Persaud
Audio is an important part of the home theatre set-up. And while all televisions come with built-in speakers, they don’t really provide a pleasurable listening experience. Soundbars make a good choice for a number of reasons.
Technology Plays with Virtual Sports, Virtual Fans, Virtual Athletes
by Lee Rickwood
It’s not just the games that are being changed by technology – it’s the fans and even the athletes, too!
UBC Students Help High School Students Transition to University Life
By Yasmin Ranade
A team of civic-minded and entrepreneurial university students have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic by helping incoming first-year students with their university transition.
Will Ontario Strengthen Privacy Protection in the Age of COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
Public consultations by the Ontario government to improve the province’s privacy protection laws are so important – especially now.
Which Gaming System Is Right For You?
By Christine Persaud
Gaming is a great past-time, as long as it’s done in moderation. And there are benefits to video games, including developing hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, and improving your reaction times.