50 Years: A Historical Timeline of the Cell Phone
By Christine Persaud
It was on April 3, 1973 that Dr. Cooper, who worked as an engineer at Motorola, who made the call to his rival at Bell Labs.
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Making Adaptive Technology with 3D Printers Boosts Computer Access, Quality of Life
by Lee Rickwood
Through the collaborative efforts of staff members and volunteers, an organization in Canada is supporting people by creating various accessible technology solutions using open-source designs and advanced 3-D printers.
Canadian Museum is First to Join Global Arts and Culture App with New Digital Guide
by Lee Rickwood
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto is the first museum in Canada to appear on the Bloomberg Connects smartphone app, joining hundreds of international arts and cultural institutions.
5 Must-Have Accessories for the New iPhone
By Christine Persaud
If you were lucky enough to invest in a brand-new Apple iPhone 14 and have already received it, or have one on the way. you’ll want to pick up some accessories for it. In fact, having the essentials in advance is a good idea so you’re fully ready to go right out of the box.
Wearables, Biosensors, Neural Implants: Not for Roulette, But Health and Wellness
by Lee Rickwood
More than just counting steps, new health and wellness wearables can remotely and biometrically monitor the health and wellness of patients and even replace common in-clinic evaluations and hospital tests.
Moji Makers Celebrate 15 Years of Self-Expression and Customization on Bitmoji’s Birthday
by Lee Rickwood
Fifteen years on, Bitmoji is reflecting more users with a greater emphasis on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across its platforms.
Highlights from Apple WWDC 2022
By Christine Persaud
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2022, and there were plenty of interesting announcements. The event typically focuses on software and operating system (OS) updates, but Apple confirmed a few new products as well.
Here Are The Biggest Announcements From Google I/O
By Christine Persaud
Google’s annual Google I/O developer event took place May 11-12. While there was a lot announced at the event, including updates to services like Google Maps, like Immersive View that layer images overtop simulated buildings, along with enhanced translations, greater privacy, natural language with Google Assistant, and more, we’re breaking down the biggest announcements from the event pertaining to consumer hardware.