Technology Illuminates Much More than Ten Years of the Aga Khan Museum
by Lee Rickwood
The Aga Khan Museum’s new major exhibition, Light: Visionary Perspectives, explores how light has shaped history, culture and certainly, technology.
Tag: smartphone
Cell Phones in School: Do Kids Really Need Them?
By Christine Persaud
The debate has been heating up across Canada regarding the use of personal smartphones in schools. Some parents and even students are all for it. Others, however, are pushing back. The question comes down to: do kids really need cell phones at school? Let’s examine the issue.
Easy, Dumb, or Light: Phones Move from Smart to Safe, Simple, and Social Media-free
by Lee Rickwood
Experts say kids are racking up too much screen time, apparently absorbed by social media and addicted to smartphone use. So alternatives to so-called smartphones are coming to market and a new product category is emerging.
Speaking the Language: The Latest in Translation Tech Bridges the Gap
By Christine Persaud
Communication is at the heart of any business experience, regardless of if by voice, text, or video, in person or virtual. But language barriers still exist, especially when rising immigration is bringing talent from different countries and companies are dealing with clients and partners across the sea.. For those who need to communicate in another language, particularly in the business space, what are some of the technologies to consider?
Great Smartphones for Students
By Christine Persaud
If you’re planning to buy a new phone for your student, now is the time. But then comes the decision: which phone should you get? We have rounded up a selection of great smartphones for students, for various reasons. There’s an option to fit the right budget, age range, and use cases.
Tablet, Keyboard, Stylo, Smartwatch: New OnePlus Gear All Adds Up
by Lee Rickwood
The new AI-enabled OnePlus Pad 2 expands the company’s portfolio of tablets and takes one of the top spots among Android tablets now available on the market.
The Latest in Foldable Phones
By Christine Persaud
It’s funny to think how far we have come with cell phones, from the traditional ones with numeric keypads to ultra-thin devices with touchscreens that still fit in your pocket. But it’s also interesting to see how we are shifting back to some old design traditions. There’s a refreshed take on the clamshell design via sleek, foldable phones. These devices are often much more expensive than a traditional phone. But having one has become a sign of prestige.
Labelling Social Media: U.S. Top Doc Decries Profound Harm, Cites Canadian View of Risk for Kids
by Lee Rickwood
Less is more, where social media is concerned. Less time online is more beneficial and healthy for you.