by Lee Rickwood
At a dozen shopping malls across Canada, hidden inside digital information kiosks, were small cameras and other AVA-type technology. Apparently, hours and hours of video and hundreds of images were collected, an activity that regulators said contravened federal and provincial privacy laws.
By Christine Persaud
The latest high-tech hearing aids look more like true wireless earbuds than hearing aids. People wearing a high-tech hearing aid nowadays look no different than the Gen-Zers walking about with AirPods or Beats headphones in their ears 24/7. But, most important, wearers can hear better, feel good, and even customize settings more finitely than is possible with traditional hearing aids.
By Christine Persaud
There are ways to leverage technology to help reduce bills. Even if it’s just by a few dollars each month, every bit counts. It adds up and in the long run, with the potential to save you a significant amount of money that can go towards your future, or paying mounting bills now.
By Christine Persaud
If you haven’t already jumped into the category of smart home security, you might be considering doing so. Smart outdoor security cameras make it easy to keep an eye on the home when you’re away, whether it’s for an extended period of time for work or vacation, for an overnight trip, or during the day when no one is home.
By Christine Persaud
Nowadays you can grow fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers outside and inside the home, and care for other greenery with a bit of tech guidance and even automation.
By Christine Persaud
If you have ever experienced a power outage, you know how much of an inconvenience it can be. That is why it’s a good idea to have a selection of tech items at home to use in the event of a power outage.
By Christine Persaud
There’s plenty of smart home tech worth investing in to provide peace-of-mind while you are away from home for extended periods, or even overnight. Here are just a few key items to consider.
By Yasmin Ranade
The pandemic has certainly increased the amount of time we spend in our homes as all of us try to limit the transmission of the Covid-19 virus. With this new reality, a greater focus has arisen on ways to improve air quality within our homes, particularly those living in condominiums and apartments. Poor air quality in residential and industrial buildings is now referred to as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).