Nuclear Alert Wakes Some, Surprises Others: Report Cites Human and Systemic Error
by Lee Rickwood
It was the first time the Alert Ready system was used to send out a nuclear-related message to our screens. It could have gone better.
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Did the ‘Right to Repair’ Get Left Behind?
by Lee Rickwood
The right to repair seeks to give consumers the access and resources needed to fix and modify a wide range of products, not just smartphones.
Xero Arrives in Toronto
By Yasmin Ranade
While Xero’s official launch in Canada occurred last May, Xero recently set up operations in Toronto, a move that further signals its commitment and attraction to top tech talent in Toronto
How Edmonton schools digitized millions of student records
By Ted Kritsonis
When Alberta Education mandated that all student transfer documents had to be digitized, the Province’s school boards had to look for solutions through tech.
Android Apps to Organize Your Life
By Christine Persaud
The saying that “there’s an app for that” really is true. And when it comes to organizing your life, apps can come in really handy. If you have an Android device, here are some great organizational apps, some of which are available for iOS as well.
Accessibility Tech: Creating a World without Barriers
by Lee Rickwood
Special hardware and software tools, collectively called assistive or accessibility technology, bring real value not just for the impacted individual but to the overall economy.
ViewSonic M1+ Presents Cool Projection Options
by Lee Rickwood
The ViewSonic ultra-portable M1+ is a pico projector option well worth looking at.
Naming (or Shaming) the First Casualty in the Streaming Media Wars
by Lee Rickwood
The carbon footprint left by streaming media is a contributor to the current climate crisis: that means streaming media can impact us all, whether we watch or not.