Your ‘Free Space’ Could Help Essential Services
By Yasmin Ranade
A new initiative began last week to source ‘FREE SPACES’ to help frontline workers in the GTA and, eventually, across Canada.
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Tech Companies Creating and Repurposing Hiring Platforms During COVID-19 Outbreak
by Lee Rickwood
From finding frontline medical staff who are available for work in hospitals and healthcare facilities to filling volunteer shifts at the local food bank, Canadian technology companies large and small are stepping forward to contribute their technical capabilities and expertise.
Making Your Home Smart: Part 7 – Smart Switches and Plugs
By Christine Persaud
In order to make your home “smart” you can actually continue to use the same devices you always have. But how? That’s where smart switches and plugs come in.
Is Privacy Paramount? Facial Recognition Under Investigation in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
Is privacy paramount? Either something is more important than anything else, or it isn’t. Canada’s legislators and privacy commissioners need to determine which.
Working From Home? Here’s What You’ll Need
By Christine Persaud
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are allowing staff to work from home. For some, this was a usual occurrence since many companies have been trialing flexible schedules over the last few years anyway. But for some, it’s a complete departure from the norm, and a lot to wrap your head around.
Video Messaging and Calling Apps You Should Be Using
By Christine Persaud
Video messaging and video calls are all the rage, adding that element of face-to-face to the equation. Unlike phone calls, video messages work through cellular data or Wi-Fi so you aren’t using up long distance minutes or paying for long distance when chatting with friends and family.
Video Doorbell Systems Ring Alarms for Privacy Advocates, Security Experts
by Lee Rickwood
Smart home security systems are ringing alarms among privacy advocates and security experts.
The ABCs of Baseball 2020: Adaptive Technology, Big Data, Cheating Scandals
by Lee Rickwood
Baseball’s back: adaptive technology can be used to tell a batter that a pitch is coming; scandalously, some have used technology to tell what pitch it is.