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.
Tag: mobile
Canada Walks and Talks Wearable Tech
by Lee Rickwood
Smart tech-enabled wearables can improve health care systems and hopefully outcomes, but the successful use of data collecting devices and AI-enabled analytics will depend on patient data protection, awareness and confidence.
Mastercard Augments Reality with New App, Cybersecurity Investment
by Lee Rickwood
Cardholders who understand their available benefits will spend an average of $307 more per month than those who do not. Augmented reality is being used as an education and awareness tool.
Augmented Reality App Triggers Empathy for Polar Bears
by Lee Rickwood
Polar bears can be seen as beautiful creatures worthy of support and protection; they can also be seen as a dangerous nuisance that must be eliminated. Can augmented reality help settle the matter?
Accessibility Tech: Creating a World without Barriers
by Lee Rickwood
Special hardware and software tools, collectively called assistive or accessibility technology, bring real value not just for the impacted individual but to the overall economy.
ViewSonic M1+ Presents Cool Projection Options
by Lee Rickwood
The ViewSonic ultra-portable M1+ is a pico projector option well worth looking at.
Kobo Forma eReader Introduces Dropbox
By Yasmin Ranade
Kobo’s open platform appeals to readers of all kinds. Readers are not hamstrung by the functionality of eReaders or file types and, using the OverDrive integration, readers can also virtually access many local libraries straight from Kobo devices. The introduction of Dropbox support on Kobo Forma has extended its mission of accessibility.
Reviewing the Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite
By Ted Kritsonis
Android tablets have become less about doing something productive, and more about consuming content, which is exactly where the Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite fits best.