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Students Help Montreal Start-up Develop Breakthrough Tech to Convert Energy From Light

November 2, 2022

By Yasmin Ranade
Laval-based WattByWatt has developed breakthrough technology to convert light to energy, which could disrupt how we power everyday electronics. Potential applications for the novel energy system range from charging cell phones or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to powering the beacons and smart RFID tags found on items in the supermarket, to charging outdoor cameras or household WiFi networks.

map of Canada with graphic overlay of telecom networks

Is There Enough Bandwidth and Money to Back Up Canada’s Internet?

July 29, 2022

by Lee Rickwood
Just as gas taxes help keep our roads resilient and ready for travel, digital services taxes on some emerging or untapped sources might help keep our Internet up and running.

Cybersecurity Risks are Real, but ‘the Sky is Not Falling’

May 20, 2022

by Lee Rickwood
Despite concerns over upcoming breaches, Canada is actually more prepared to handle cybersecurity risks than other countries.

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Canadian Tech Keeps Track of Antarctic Climate Research Expedition

March 25, 2022

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…

Connected Tech Gifts Come with Risks, Warnings, Tips about Privacy Protection for Kids

December 6, 2021

by Lee Rickwood
There is a close relationship between security and privacy; often times, your privacy depends on your device’s ability to keep your secrets safe from intruders. Which also means privacy depends on your ability to manage your own device.

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