Fire Safety at Home: AR App, Online Tools, Special Events Help Canadians Avoid Disaster
by Lee Rickwood
Wildfires are dangerous and deadly, yes, but residential fires are the leading cause of fire-related death in Canada.
Tag: augmented reality
Canadian Companies Keep Eye on Advanced Eye Tracking Technology
It’s seen as ‘a game-changing technology’. But more than creating new immersive and interactive gaming experiences, advanced eye tracking technology can change the way we diagnose complex health issues. From eye health to mental health, eye tracking technology developed and…
Using Drones, 3D, and AR, Toronto’s Port Lands Project Creates New River
by Lee Rickwood
Drones and data are like hammers and nails for workers on the giant Port Lands project in Toronto.
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.
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.
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.
4 Tech trends to watch in 2022
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
2022 is shaping up to be a landmark year for technology on a number of fronts. PC’s continue to be in high demand despite the global chip crisis, Big Tech companies surpassing trillion dollar valuations are expanding into new markets, and the entire technology landscape is shifting to meet the expectations of AR/VR and the metaverse.
Metaverse Expands in Mini Steps with Immersive AR Experience Made in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
The potential is tremendous for the mini-metaverse to unify human-machine understanding and connect the digital and physical worlds in order to advance education and all interactive environments.