Be TACTful: Can Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing Stop COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
The development of a technology-assisted contact tracing application must proceed with tact, the ability to sensitively deal with difficult issues.
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Tech Companies Offer Services, Lend Support to Relieve Coronavirus Impacts
by Lee Rickwood
Companies are banding together in support of frontline health care workers, small businesses as well as consumers and end-users.
Think You Need a Tablet? Here Are 6 Great Ones To Consider
By Christine Persaud
There are tasks when your phone is the ultimate device and others when you need your laptop or desktop computer for more processing power. But sometimes, a tablet offers the best solution to meet your needs.
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.
Grocery Shopping in a Pandemic: Can More Tech Help Out?
by Lee Rickwood
Can so-called smart surveillance tools like biometrics and facial recognition make shopping safer?
Accessibility, Inclusion, Independence: Technology Supports Brand Promises
by Lee Rickwood
What is a bit surprising and very inspiring is that the founder of the company never really set out to start a business – she set out to solve a problem.
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.
Using Tech to Help Plan Your March Break Staycation
By Christine Persaud
Chances are that with uncertainty around the coronavirus, many families will be opting for a staycation this upcoming March Break. This means many a parent will be hitting their computers to Google terms like “what to do for March Break,” or “March Break local activities.” There are useful ways you can leverage tech to help figure out what to do while the kids are home from school and you’ve taken some time off work.