Month: March 2023

By Christine Persaud
The latest high-tech hearing aids look more like true wireless earbuds than hearing aids. People wearing a high-tech hearing aid nowadays look no different than the Gen-Zers walking about with AirPods or Beats headphones in their ears 24/7. But, most important, wearers can hear better, feel good, and even customize settings more finitely than is possible with traditional hearing aids. 

by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian software company developing tools for safely reaching kids and families on mobile devices enjoys strong growth despite market turbulence. 

By Christine Persaud
There are ways to leverage technology to help reduce bills. Even if it’s just by a few dollars each month, every bit counts. It adds up and in the long run, with the potential to save you a significant amount of money that can go towards your future, or paying mounting bills now. 

by Lee Rickwood
It’s the job-hunter’s least favourite job – having to write yet another custom cover letter, polishing yet another job application to meet the stated requirements of a sought-after position. Until now. 

By Yasmin Ranade
AI chat is a disruptor, and its value and biases have just begun to be understood. 

By Christine Persaud
Apple’s new 2023 MacBooks with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, available in 14- and 16-inch sizes, are stunning machines that boast a host of improvements over the 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Pro and Max models. But are they worth the upgrade? 

by Lee Rickwood
Not just for International Women’s Day but every day, Canadian tech entrepreneurs Shriya and Purva Gupta tell their female colleagues to never have doubt in their abilities, despite the challenges. 

By Yasmin Ranade
On International Women’s Day (IWD), when social and economic realities of gender disparity are being addressed under the theme – #EmbraceEquity,  I thought it timely to celebrate the successes of two STEM women who are driving sport performance through tech. 

By Ted Kritsonis
Smart home devices have been speaking different languages for years, and Matter may be the one that finally gets everything talking. 

By Yasmin Ranade
The temptation to post a photo of you and your family on vacation is often strong. After all, a selfie can say a lot about the joy or beauty you’re experiencing.