Calgary to Get Its Own Spaceship – uhh, Bass Ship
by Lee Rickwood
Beama Visual does some amazing mash-ups itself, with creative video mapping and custom anaglyph 3D animations set to live music and sound effects.
Tag: Canadian Innovation
Canada’s role in the future of transportation: An Interview with GM Canada’s Steve Carlisle
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
One of the biggest issues facing hybrid and EV drivers is range anxiety, or the fear that they will run out of charge before getting to a charging station. “Having 320 kilometers of range is one way to overcome range anxiety,” Carlisle says, “another way is to have convenient charging. We need to work with other parties and partners to make this happen.”
Telus Launches App to Provide Mental Wellness Coaching
By Christine Persaud
Telus launched its thinkFull app to provide mental wellness coaching for people who may be feeling stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed.
Yirego’s innovative Drumi is a foot-powered portable washing machine
By Gadjo Sevilla
With Drumi, foot-pumping for 10 minutes should ensure a good wash of one pair of jeans or 6 t-shirts.
Canadians Making Social Media Safer for Kids
By Yasmin Ranade
VISR is a mobile and desktop app that aims to create a safer online world for families. Parents are notified in a time-sensitive manner when relevant safety issues come up across six supported social networks, including YouTube, Instagram, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and KidsEmail.
Canadian Tech Drives Interactive Visitor Experiences in Retail, Financial, Gaming and Gambling
By Lee Rickwood
Gaming and gambling establishments make use of interactive video technology systems, both for entertainment and regulatory purposes.
New Rules and Regs, New Servers & Networks Needed to Allay Fears as Canadian Businesses Eye the Cloud
By Lee Rickwood
More than half of those surveyed said they had concerns about data security in the cloud, with only 35 per cent saying they feel their data is safer in the cloud. Nearly half also said they wanted a local data centre that provides them with control over their data.
New Sports App Gets $1M to Drive Fan Engagement, Not eGaming or Fantasy Gambling
By Lee Rickwood
Fantasy sports and gaming apps are getting a lot of attention these days, both good and bad. But it’s another kind of sports application from Canadian developers that’s turning heads and attracting both followers and funders.