Frontline Healthcare Workers Receive Help with Wills and End-of-Life Plans
By Yasmin Ranade
While end-of-life and estate planning is an uncomfortable subject, particularly during a pandemic, it is one that is top of mind for Canadians right now.
Tag: technology
Canadian Tech Response to COVID Adds Virus Protection for Computers, Mobile Devices
by Lee Rickwood
Risks from the killer disease known as COVID-19 are keeping most of us at home, increasingly tied to our computers and mobile devices as the main or only source of connectivity. But that only makes our connected gadgets more vulnerable to their own infectious viruses.
Virtual Museums, Online Galleries Provide Stay-at-Home Art Experiences
by Lee Rickwood
Interactive 3-D virtual tours and VR experiences let you visit your favourite art gallery or museum from the comfort — and safety — of your own home.
Great Tech For Mom To Use At Home On Mother’s Day
By Christine Persaud
Looking for the right gift for mom this Mother’s Day? You’ll probably have to order it online since most stores remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. And our current state of social distancing also means that this year, you’ll want to consider something mom can use while spending time at home.
Social Distancing Distances Tracked by Wearable Tech, Mobile Gadgets
by Lee Rickwood
Any device that can eliminate awkward conversations or anxious discrepancies about just what two metres really means is more than welcome.
Is Bill Gates trying to kill you? Not likely
By Ted Kritsonis
If there’s one man who has been dragged through the mud throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s Bill Gates.
Slower Internet Speeds: COVID Responses Causing Network Congestion
by Lee Rickwood
Canadians across the country are reporting slower Internet speeds as our online usage increases significantly as part of the social response to COVID-19.
Be TACTful: Can Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing Stop COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
The development of a technology-assisted contact tracing application must proceed with tact, the ability to sensitively deal with difficult issues.