Should Opening a Social Media Account Require a Verifiable ID?
by Lee Rickwood
The U.K. government is set to debate a new law that would require people opening new social media accounts to prove their identity with a verified form of ID.
Tag: smartphone
Push Button or Hands-Free: Skullcandy Says Talk to Your Wireless Earbuds
by Lee Rickwood
Playing good music is one thing; good earbuds nowadays must offer more. That’s why Skullcandy’s Push Active Wireless Earbuds are worth a listen.
Online, Hybrid or In-Person: Can Technology Save Live Events?
by Lee Rickwood
Smart wearable technology helps event managers measure attendee participation, engagement, participation, and networking. With an interactive lanyard around one’s neck, every attendee on-site can be tracked.
Premium, Mid-Range & Budget Phones Worth Considering
By Christine Persaud
Looking for a new phone? Or maybe it’s a first phone for a teen/tween or elderly parent who only needs limited functions (and plan options) at a reasonable price. Here’s a breakdown of some relatively new phones worth considering in the premium, mid-range, and budget categories.
Canadian Cyber Researchers Commended as Spyware Threats Trigger Apple Lawsuit
In response to global reports about its mobile devices being hacked by sophisticated spyware, Apple has launched a lawsuit against one of the many companies developing such products. Apple also announced a $10 million contribution to support cyber-surveillance investigators, such…
Connected Tech Gifts Come with Risks, Warnings, Tips about Privacy Protection for Kids
by Lee Rickwood
There is a close relationship between security and privacy; often times, your privacy depends on your device’s ability to keep your secrets safe from intruders. Which also means privacy depends on your ability to manage your own device.
Metaverse Expands in Mini Steps with Immersive AR Experience Made in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
The potential is tremendous for the mini-metaverse to unify human-machine understanding and connect the digital and physical worlds in order to advance education and all interactive environments.
Three Little Words: Technology Gets Human with Emergency Location App
by Lee Rickwood
Application developers have mapped out the whole world into a grid of 10-foot squares, identified by a unique combination of three random words.