Good Ol’ Viewing Machines Get Corrective Lenses
by Lee Rickwood
Standing on the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building, I felt very far away from the city; looking through the viewer, I thought it was right in my face.
Tag: Canadian Innovation
International Women’s Day: 7 Women Leaders Changing the Face of Tech in Canada
By Yasmin Ranade
To wrap up our International Women’s Day editorial series that has emphasized this year’s theme, #BreakTheBias, I asked seven women tech executives to share a personal tip to help women advance their leadership skills and entrepreneurial savvy in tech-based businesses.
Canadian Tech Keeps Track of Antarctic Climate Research Expedition
A small piece of Canadian technology − barely the size of a deck of playing cards – is playing a big role in uncovering the causes and effects of global climate change. The small but sophisticated telematics tracking device is…
Maple Leafs Transform Sports Experience with Amazon Cloud Technology
by Lee Rickwood
New technology and applications will deliver real and virtual engagement experiences for sports fans whether they’re cheering in the stadium, watching at home, or interacting in the metaverse.
Facial Recognition and Screen Scraping of Social Media Triggers Global Legal Actions, Lawsuits
by Lee Rickwood
The screen scraping of social media platforms for facial images and associated data has become yet another component of a global mass surveillance ecosystem that legislators, privacy advocates and end users are struggling to control or even influence
Intelligent Robot Drones to Inspect Workplaces, Disinfect Public Spaces
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian tech team is working on a hybrid aerial and ground robotic solution for environmental disinfection and surface sanitation using ultra-violet radiation.
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.
Is Funding for Data Privacy Projects Enough to Make a Difference?
by Lee Rickwood
Funding is available for projects that seek to better safeguard personal information and empower individual Canadians to make more informed decisions about protecting their privacy.