Canada’s Digital Economy Needs Highly Skilled and Diverse Workforce to Succeed
by Lee Rickwood
The country’s information and communications technology industry needs more trained and capable workers to succeed.
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Shhh…These Wireless Earbuds Are Actually Hearing Aids
By Christine Persaud
The latest high-tech hearing aids look more like true wireless earbuds than hearing aids. People wearing a high-tech hearing aid nowadays look no different than the Gen-Zers walking about with AirPods or Beats headphones in their ears 24/7. But, most important, wearers can hear better, feel good, and even customize settings more finitely than is possible with traditional hearing aids.
Connectivity-based Tech to Address Climate Change, Global Warming, Material Consumption
by Lee Rickwood
Anticipating ever-greater climate change impacts, some see technology as bringing significant change to collective behaviours.
What’s to come for CES 2023
By Christine Persaud
CES 2023 is back with its annual event, set to take place January 5-8, 2023. As with the last few years, the show will also be available virtually for those who cannot attend, with conference sessions and keynotes streaming online through to the end of February. As far as the show goes, however, what will be on display and what do we have to look forward to?
AI, VR, MRI and Skull Caps: Technology Turning Brain Research on its Head
by Lee Rickwood
Medical technologies, including wearable brain-imaging gear, new AI and VR programs and advanced ‘hyperscanning’ applications, are being used to peer inside the brain − while it operates.
Uncovered: Inclusive Digital Platform Supports Diverse Breast Cancer Community
By Yasmin Ranade
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a Canadian first-of-its kind resource created in collaboration with Rethink Breast Cancer. It was developed as a personal response to experiences related to the lack of imagery featuring Black bodies in the cancer care space.
Virtual Seniors Use Technology to Connect with Art Galleries, Museums, Healthy Living
by Lee Rickwood
Technology is being used in creative ways to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Students Create Virtual Worlds as Metaverse Heads to College
by Lee Rickwood
The creative and educational opportunity for students lies in the construction of a new world, in the dynamics of new entrepreneurial and societal interactions.