Online Privacy Policies Need Change: Supreme Court Decision
by Lee Rickwood
Canada’s Supreme Court has issued a precedent-setting ruling about online privacy policies and website terms of use agreements.
Tag: technology
Canadian University Students Compete for Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
By Yasmin Ranade
On July 27th, two teams of Canadian university students will represent Canada and compete in the World Championship for Microsoft’s Imagine Cup in Redmond, Washington.
VR goes mainstream at the Rec Room in Toronto’s Roundhouse
THE VOID combines interactive sets, virtual reality, real-time effects and gear to create an experience that goes beyond reality. The state-of-the-art experience is launching with Ghostbusters: Dimension, which turns guests into Ghostbusters, transporting them to New York City to track and trap ghosts while engaging all the senses with sights, sounds, smells and motions.
Free Cloud Resources for Canadian Tech Startups from CANARIE
by Lee Rickwood
CANARIE offers free cloud-based services and open-source software on an as-needed basis to Canadian startups and small businesses.
Samsung Galaxy Book is a viable 2-in-1 option for pros
The Galaxy Book is Samsung’s latest attempt at capturing the 2-in-1 PC market on the high end and, while styled much like the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, actually targets the Microsoft Surface Pro dead on but offers the added value of being able to connect seamlessly with Samsung phones.
The Future for Connected Cars Needs a Road Map
by Lee Rickwood
The connected car data chain extends from the manufacturer to the dealer to the telecom service provider to the auto mechanic to the insurance company to the licensing agencies to the driver and occupants, with potential stops in between for law enforcement and traffic management officials. Which company or public sector institution would the average driver contact if they have a privacy concern?
Canadian Students Win With STEM
By Yasmin Ranade
Samsung Canada announced the final four, regional winners in its Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-based education initiative that seeks to spark student interest in these subjects.
Why Microsoft and Google are emerging as Apple’s competitors in premium consumer electronics
More than any other competitor to Apple, Microsoft and Google seem to have the most at stake. Both companies originated as OS and software creators and now see, like Apple, the benefit of making the whole widget, packaging it and pushing out not just products but supporting ecosystems for apps, entertainment and accessories.