By Christine Persaud
An interestingly subtle theme at The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2023), was innovations that integrate wireless charging as an added bonus to the main purpose for which they were intended, offering convenience and versatility for customers.
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We Could Celebrate Data Payment Day along with Data Privacy Day
by Lee Rickwood
Data privacy, ad blocking and help to monetize your personal digital information is offered in a new software tool from a Canadian tech start-up.
Pluto TV & Other TV Streaming Services in Canada You Might Not Know About
By Christine Persaud
Many smaller services like Tubi and Vudu do not work in Canada (unless you have a U.S. account and VPN). But there are other services in Canada that might be right up your alley, including the Pluto TV, which launched in Canada this month through a partnership with Corus Entertainment Inc. Here are a few worth adding to the mix based on your tastes.
What is “Career Cushioning?”
By Christine Persaud
If the buzzwords in the business space a few months ago were quiet quitting and quiet firing, the latest term to take the business world by storm is “career cushioning.” You might have heard the term in passing, but what does it really mean?
2023 is Going to Be An Exciting Year for Laptops
Christine Persaud
If what was shown at CES 2023 earlier this month is any indication, 2023 is going to be a huge year for laptops. From the ultra slim to the high-performance, gaming-specific and totally twistable, there are exciting laptop innovations coming down the pike for the new year and beyond.
Remarkable ChatGPT Text Bot is Incredibly Limited, Very Costly and Often Overbooked
by Lee Rickwood
The developer of one of the hottest – and potentially most valuable – apps right now says his software tool is “incredibly limited, but good enough … to create a misleading impression of greatness.”
New Tech Applications and Market Opportunities as Senior Population Doubles
by Lee Rickwood
Up to 100 health care technology projects for senior citizens are being developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Canada.
High Tech Robots, Driverless Trucks to Change Future of Pizza Orders, Food Deliveries
by Lee Rickwood
Robots with pizzas. Grocery trucks without drivers. Autonomous vehicles are changing the way we get our food delivered.
What’s to come for CES 2023
By Christine Persaud
CES 2023 is back with its annual event, set to take place January 5-8, 2023. As with the last few years, the show will also be available virtually for those who cannot attend, with conference sessions and keynotes streaming online through to the end of February. As far as the show goes, however, what will be on display and what do we have to look forward to?
How Tech Can Help Seniors in Long-Term-Care Homes Gain Independence
By Christine Persaud
With certain technology, it is possible for able-bodied and minded seniors to remain living at home while still being monitored and remotely cared for by family. But the reality is that this isn’t the case for every senior. Some require 24/7 monitoring and care. In these situations, the solution is Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. But there are ways tech can help there, too.