Computer Coding, Musical Creativity Key to Winning Popular Canadian Contest
by Lee Rickwood
The deadline to submit entries to the 2024 Your Voice is Power student competition is May 31, 2024, and the winners will be selected in June.
Tag: apps
Apps and Tech Help Track NORAD, Santa and What Kids Think About at Christmas
by Lee Rickwood
By looking at Santa through the lens of the modern era, we can bring the age-old legend into our technologically advanced times and possibly help explain his travel methodology on Christmas Eve.
Don’t Blame Hedy: Cellphone Tracking is Built into Telecom Infrastructure
by Lee Rickwood
Hedy Lamarr holds a U.S. patent for a way to keep telecommunications signals safe and secure in what she called “a secret communications system”. But Canadian researchers say security holes today exist in the very fabric of our cellular networks.
Zoho Celebrates User Landmark, Canadian Conference, New Tools for Business
The global technology company Zoho celebrated its largest ever Canadian user conference recently, close on the heels of reaching its 100 millionth user worldwide. Zoho is the first bootstrapped SaaS (software-as-a-service) company to hit such a milestone, built up from…
Accessibility App for Better Browsing Launched by Major Canadian Bank
by Lee Rickwood
Making the necessary tools of the trade that much more comfortable to use can enhance a person’s work experience and improve their productivity. In our increasingly digital world, accessibility must be a priority to boost everyone’s inclusion and equity online.
Google Pixel Event 2023: Here’s What Was Announced
By Christine Persaud
At its Pixel event this month, Google announced more innovative devices across the Pixel line. Once again, AI technology is at the heart of many of the improvements you’ll see with these new phones, new smartwatch, and updated true wireless earbuds.
Tech Walks the Walk with New Augmented Reality Tour, ArtWalk 2.0
by Lee Rickwood
ArtWalk 2.0 adds a new dimension to the city’s art scene with an augmented reality virtual tour of iconic cultural landmarks in downtown Toronto.
Earbuds and Smartwatch are Two in One from Huawei
by Lee Rickwood
Smartwatches and wireless stereo earbuds are both very popular consumer devices, but they’re usually sold as two separate items. Now, they’re together in one elegant package.