2020 Tech Predictions from IBM
By Yasmin Ranade
IBM has shared its view on the top tech trends to watch for 2020 and beyond, and they highlight AI, quantum computing, blockchain, edge computing, and the hybrid cloud
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Health Tech for an Aging Population
By Christine Persaud
While we like to think of emerging technology as being for the new generation – those early adopters who are quick to jump on the latest and great innovations – the truth is that we live in a rapidly aging population.
Party Like It’s Privacy Day 2020 – Or Hold a Wake
by Lee Rickwood
Data-driven technologies are harmful to privacy, equality and democracy. Time for new online rights in Canada.
What’s On Tap for This Year According to CES 2020?
By Christine Persaud
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the annual tradeshow for the consumer tech industry, kicks off every year in early January. After attending this year’s event, here’s a look at 5 big technologies and innovations that will shape 2020 and beyond.
Will Canada’s Digital Charter Tackle Lack of Data Control, User Trust?
by Lee Rickwood
Among its stated goals, the Charter promises strong new measures to protect online privacy and to rein in the power of big tech companies over our daily data.
New Technologies & Team To Support The Canadian Red Cross
By Yasmin Ranade
The Canadian Red Cross has decided to bring its expertise in disaster response together with this newly created team to better leverage technology to prepare and respond to emergencies in Canada and elsewhere in the world
AI and ET: Artificial Intelligence Used to Find ‘Extraterrestrial Runways and Alien Spaceports’
by Lee Rickwood
The plan worked, but somewhat ironically: an AI system identified a humanoid-like figure that human researchers had been unable to see.
Construction’s Smart Revolution
By Yasmin Ranade
Innovation and smart technology is fast becoming a staple in construction. Ramzi Jredini, CEO of construction hiring platform Handiss, believes the implementation of digitized construction will grow significantly in Canada, and provide environmental benefits as well as a significant return on investment for owners.