Slower Internet Speeds: COVID Responses Causing Network Congestion
by Lee Rickwood
Canadians across the country are reporting slower Internet speeds as our online usage increases significantly as part of the social response to COVID-19.
Tag: mobile
Think You Need a Tablet? Here Are 6 Great Ones To Consider
By Christine Persaud
There are tasks when your phone is the ultimate device and others when you need your laptop or desktop computer for more processing power. But sometimes, a tablet offers the best solution to meet your needs.
Tech Companies Creating and Repurposing Hiring Platforms During COVID-19 Outbreak
by Lee Rickwood
From finding frontline medical staff who are available for work in hospitals and healthcare facilities to filling volunteer shifts at the local food bank, Canadian technology companies large and small are stepping forward to contribute their technical capabilities and expertise.
Accessibility, Inclusion, Independence: Technology Supports Brand Promises
by Lee Rickwood
What is a bit surprising and very inspiring is that the founder of the company never really set out to start a business – she set out to solve a problem.
Video Messaging and Calling Apps You Should Be Using
By Christine Persaud
Video messaging and video calls are all the rage, adding that element of face-to-face to the equation. Unlike phone calls, video messages work through cellular data or Wi-Fi so you aren’t using up long distance minutes or paying for long distance when chatting with friends and family.
The ABCs of Baseball 2020: Adaptive Technology, Big Data, Cheating Scandals
by Lee Rickwood
Baseball’s back: adaptive technology can be used to tell a batter that a pitch is coming; scandalously, some have used technology to tell what pitch it is.
Using Tech to Help Plan Your March Break Staycation
By Christine Persaud
Chances are that with uncertainty around the coronavirus, many families will be opting for a staycation this upcoming March Break. This means many a parent will be hitting their computers to Google terms like “what to do for March Break,” or “March Break local activities.” There are useful ways you can leverage tech to help figure out what to do while the kids are home from school and you’ve taken some time off work.
Nuclear Alert Wakes Some, Surprises Others: Report Cites Human and Systemic Error
by Lee Rickwood
It was the first time the Alert Ready system was used to send out a nuclear-related message to our screens. It could have gone better.