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: smartphone
Did the ‘Right to Repair’ Get Left Behind?
by Lee Rickwood
The right to repair seeks to give consumers the access and resources needed to fix and modify a wide range of products, not just smartphones.
From a Foldable Phone to New Buds: What Samsung Revealed in San Francisco Last Week
By Christine Persaud
Samsung said at its annual Developers Conference last November that it would be exploring new form factors for mobile devices. And at a launch event in early February in San Francisco, the company revealed its latest foldable device along with other new mobile products to come.
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.
What’s New From the Samsung Developer Conference 2019
By Christine Persaud
Samsung recently held its annual Developer Conference, SDC19, in San Jose, CA. There, the company introduced several innovations in products, services, and software touching on everything from the Bixby voice assistant to the SmartThings Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Galaxy devices, smart TVs, and more.