By Christine Persaud
Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about the four new iPhone models, two new Apple Watches, iCloud updates, and new wireless (and wired) earbuds announced by Apple on September 12, 2023.
25 Years of Google Search: A Timeline
By Christine Persaud
On September 4, 1998, Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two PhD students at Stanford University, along with the unofficial third founder and programmer Scott Hassan. Their idea was to create an online search engine that was smarter and more robust, and they accomplished that in spades,
Earbuds and Smartwatch are Two in One from Huawei
by Lee Rickwood
Smartwatches and wireless stereo earbuds are both very popular consumer devices, but they’re usually sold as two separate items. Now, they’re together in one elegant package.
Professional Mechanical Keyboard for the Strong Silent Typist
by Lee Rickwood
Power typists who want to customize certain keys with special workflow functions can now do so; those who appreciate the tactile feel and feedback of a fully-functioning mechanical keyboard can enjoy it without disturbing work-at-home mates or office colleagues.
Devices and Apps That Help with Digital Note-Taking
By Christine Persaud
Taking notes might seem passe, but it’s still a common activity with both students and workers. Whatever the case, notes can enter the digital realm through digital note taking.
First World Wi-Fi Show brings Tech to Canada
by Lee Rickwood
A new tech trade show taps into Canada’s importance as a global leader in 6 GHz wireless allocation, adoption and the development of new products and services.
Gear Up for Another School Year with Back-to-School Tech
By Christine Persaud
It’s time to start thinking about back-to-school, which means loading kids up with all the right gear to set them up for success. Crucial in this respect is technology, applicable for kids of all ages and grades.
‘Xero Day’ Announcement: $600K Cash Awards for Small Businesses in Canada, Other Countries
by Lee Rickwood
With more than CAD $600,000 in funding available in Canada, and globally, there seems plenty of fuel for the fire driving many small business owners.
PinwheelGPT is a Chatbot for Kids, But Do We Need It?
By Christine Persaud
Developed in partnership with ChatGPT, PinwheelGPT offers child-safe, age-appropriate responses using artificial intelligence (AI) with parental monitoring.
New Online Courses Boost Digital Literacy in Artificial Intelligence, Online Privacy
Canadians are so caught up playing with the latest artificial intelligence toys and tools that we aren’t fully considering the risks presented by such emerging technologies. That conclusion’s drawn from a new report about AI released by CIFAR, the Canadian…