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Improving lives with assistive technologyTechnology and Lifestyle Expert Andy Baryer looks at how assistive technology can help people living with a disability.Global News Morning BCJul 12
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Night vision technology assists wildfire fightsWith the growing risk of wildfires, technology is now helping the firefight continue around the clock. A B.C. company has added night vision to its helicopters, but as Emily Lazatin reports, this equipment is being shippped off for use elsewhere in Canada.Global BCApr 28
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AI in review: Impact on 2023 and how it could shape the futureArtificial intelligence is already touching much of modern daily lives, from smartphones, at-home assistants, to workplaces. But whether or not it’s for the better, it depends on who you ask. Mike Drolet takes a look at the technology’s impact over the past year, and how it could shape our future.TechDec 29, 2023
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U of M, Health Sciences Centre unveil hi-tech apartment for rehabilitating patientsUniversity of Manitoba (U of M) Technology for Assisted Living Chair, Jacquie Ripat, said the new technologically equipped rehabilitation space is designed to “feel more like home for recovering patients” on Monday.CanadaNov 6, 2023
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Joint research program in Winnipeg aims to use technology to improve livesThe University of Manitoba is making moves to continue research into assisted living technology, which will use a number of different tools to increase quality of life for older Manitobans.TechNov 6, 2023
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Saskatoon’s Montgomery School ‘Hack-a-Toy’ event kicks off to educate, empower, and assist children of all abilitiesMontgomery School vice principal and senior science teacher David Crowell said the debut Hack-a-Toy event taking place on Tuesday educates students about the power of assistive technology. Crowell added that the event is also an opportunity for students to explore the possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and math careers.May 9, 2023
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ChatGPT wins popular vote in beer brew-off against Saskatoon brewing company9 Mile Brewing assistant brewer Luke Clark spoke on Thursday about how AI technology was used to generate a recipe for a pale lager, and that the recipe won the popular vote in a competition against the Saskatoon brewing company. Clark said he did step in to edit the results slightly as the first incarnations...May 4, 2023
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Tech Talk: When voice assistant technology become annoying, and a TikTok challenge forces Kia & Hyundai to update their securityMike Agerbo of Get Connected Media explains why some people have fallen out of love with voice assist technology, plus he discusses how a viral TikTok challenge forced Kia and Hyundai to upgrade their security technology.ConsumerFeb 15, 2023
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U.S. Navy helping Canada recover helicopter from fatal military crashThe Canadian Armed Forces is turning to the U.S. military for assistance in recovering the downed Cyclone helicopter off the coast of Greece. Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau, who overseas all Canadian military missions at home and abroad, says U.S. Navy experts and technology have started to arrive on the scene to help recover the wreckage.CanadaMay 19, 2020
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‘Wonderful tradition’: Non-verbal students create, perform annual holiday playStudents from Campus Regina Public’s Developmental Center performed an original holiday play for fellow classes using assistive technology.Dec 20, 2019
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Talk Around Town with Niki Anastasakis January 13, 2023You’re the one in charge of the self-discipline when it comes getting healthier, but there is technology to help you once you get off the couch. Niki Anastasakis looks at tech to help you achieve your 2023 goals. BUT WHY NOT GET ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR EFFORTS IF THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP YOU OUT? NIKI...The Morning Show on CHEXJan 23, 2023
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International Day for Persons with Disabilities; the importance of assistive technologyBCIT Canada Research Chair Dr. Jaimie Borisoff talks about ways technology can be used to support, and assist a person living with a disability.Dec 3, 2021
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Amazon staff can listen to private conversations through AlexaBloomberg reported Wednesday that Amazon has “thousands” of employees who are trying to improve Alexa’s speech recognition technology by listening to and transcribing questions and commands posed to the voice assistant.TechApr 12, 2019
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Coronavirus: Trudeau announces extension of Innovation Assistance Program with investment of $155MPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that 84,000 jobs were added to the economy in October, and that they would be extending the Innovation Assistance Program with a new investment of $155 million. Trudeau stated that the technology and innovation sector “will continue to be a key tool in creating good jobs and rebuilding...CanadaNov 6, 2020
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O’Toole questions federal government’s contract with Switch Health for COVID-19 border testingConservative Leader Erin O’Toole on Thursday questioned the federal government’s contract with Switch Health, a Canadian startup company that assists with COVID-19 border testing. O’Toole said that “one in six of their tests have failed to deliver a test result within the 14-day quarantine period,” which he called “unacceptable.” Health Minister Patty Hajdu said there...CanadaMay 27, 2021
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Tech-savvy seniors: embracing virtual optionsFrom staying connected to assisting in mental acuity, technology can be especially beneficial to seniors. MP Fortin with Ohana Care Health Services joins Global News Calgary to discuss ways to approach what can be a steep learning curve.Mar 20, 2021
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FBI encryption expert says third-party hiring for phone hacks isn’t optimal solutionA senior FBI official says she doesn’t think hiring third-parties to help the FBI hack into locked iPhones should be the solution. Amy Hess is executive assistant director of the FBI’s science and technology and branch, which oversees the use of surveillance technologies.TechApr 19, 2016
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‘Cyborg Olympics’ aims to spur development in assistive technologyWe’re living in a technological age, and now we have an Olympics to reflect that: the Cyborg Olympics.SportsOct 11, 2016
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Cybersecurity and privacy are no longer mutually exclusive: JonesAssistant Deputy Minister of the Information Technology Security program at the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Scott Jones, tells David Akin that his office is working with critical infrastructure, vendors, while providing advice and guidance to Canadians.PoliticsMar 25, 2018
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NAIT dental program offering discounted appointments for those who can’t afford the dentistThe students at NAIT’s dental program are putting their skills to work while helping those who may not be able to afford to go to the dentist. Dental Assisting Technology instructors Tara Toner and Sherry Sand share further details.Global News Morning EdmontonFeb 24, 2020