Naming (or Shaming) the First Casualty in the Streaming Media Wars
by Lee Rickwood
The carbon footprint left by streaming media is a contributor to the current climate crisis: that means streaming media can impact us all, whether we watch or not.
Tag: technology
Mobile Tech Gifts for Those Who Are Always On The Go
By Christine Persaud
One thing everyone seeks out these days are devices that can help them stay connected and entertained on-the-go. And in some cases, devices that can make working on-the-go simpler as well. As you look for the perfect gift for the person who’s always on the go, whether for business or pleasure, here are some tech suggestions.
Holidays Gifts to Boost Online Privacy, Secure Personal Data
By Lee Rickwood
In many ways, it is an outrage that online safety and security has to be purchased at all: yes, our personal information is very valuable and well worth protecting, but there are those who say we should be paid when others make use of our digital data, not that we should pay to protect our data from them.
Gifts for Entertainment This Holiday Season
By Christine Persaud
There are plenty of hot, new tech devices that would make perfect entertainment-centric gifts for just about anyone on your list. Here are a few ideas to help you get your shopping going.
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.
Can Technology Support Democractic Decision-Making?
As destructive as technology and media may be on our modern democracy, some digital tools could in fact support effective democratic processes. A Vancouver tech company says it’s using artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies to help us make tough decisions…
New Wireless Technology in the Spotlight: Li-Fi Delivers Wi-Fi
by Lee Rickwood
Makers of a new broadband transmission technology want to deliver the Internet to you using light, not traditional radio waves.
Canadian Tech Inspired to Close Gaps
By Yasmin Ranade
Melinda Gates launched a movement called #EqualityCantWait to break down barriers standing in the way of women. Further, research shows that there are critical career mid-career milestones where women drop off the management track.