[[{“value”:”by Lee Rickwood
A combination of machine learning and human input were needed to help the popular Google Translate learn Inuktut, and it’s the first First Nation, Métis, or Inuit language used in Canada on the platform.”}]]
Month: November 2024
University of Waterloo and Kyndryl invest in Canadian Quantum Research and Education
[[{“value”:”By Yasmin Ranade
Encryption methods supporting various communication systems, as an example, can be easily broken by quantum algorithms. As access to quantum computing increases, bad actors have a higher chance of breaking current state-of-the-art encryption”}]]
Need for Mental Health Apps Spurs Canadian Technology Innovators to Provide Help
[[{“value”:”by Lee Rickwood
Two Canadian app developers are independently interacting with mental health therapists, health care providers and those seeking help as they fine-tune their offerings for general release.”}]]
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review
[[{“value”:”By Ted Kritsonis
Foldable phones are still unique when you see one out in the wild, and while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better sequel, it’s not the best the industry can offer.”}]]
The Best Small Tablets
[[{“value”:”By Christine Persaud
We have discussed reasons to get a tablet, but why would you want a small one? There are many ways they come in handy.”}]]
AI Risks and Rewards in the Hinton Lecture Spotlight with Calls for System Safety, Human Controls, Energy Ratings
[[{“value”:”by Lee Rickwood
Canada has contributed greatly to machine learning and artificial intelligence; Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton is one significant example, but other contributors were highlighted during The Hinton Lectures.”}]]
The Plan for Attack: SMEs Should Assess Security Risks, Conduct Cyber Drills
[[{“value”:”by Lee Rickwood
When it comes to cyber crime, small and medium business owners need to prepare for what seems inevitable.”}]]
The Largest Onshore Wind Farm in Canada Feeds Alberta Grid and Amazon Cloud
[[{“value”:”by Lee Rickwood
A wind turbine farm in Alberta hits a significant milestone for the country, for a Toronto-based construction company working on the project, and for thousands of companies and customers using Amazon’s cloud computing services.”}]]
The Best Free Streaming TV Services in Canada
[[{“value”:”By Christine Persaud
A good way to supplement the one, two, maybe even three paid streaming services you subscribe to, maybe even in lieu of them all, is to take advantage of one (or more) of the best free streaming TV services in Canada.”}]]