Smart Devices
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Gifting your kid tech this season? How to safely introduce them to the digital worldSmart devices are likely a popular gift this season as social media use among kids remains prominent, but how should parents navigate introducing their child to the digital world?ConsumerNov 24, 2023
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7 easy tips to develop healthier habits with your cellphone useFrom asking yourself one simple question to creating physical space from your phone, we've curated some easy ways you can lessen your device's grip on your life.ConsumerFeb 14, 2020
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‘Can’t outperform a human’: U of A study finds smart devices not reliable during health emergencies"We said, 'I want to die,' and one of the devices had a really unfortunate response like, 'How can I help you with that?'"HealthJan 29, 2020
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Here are 5 ways to protect your privacy on smart devicesHere are a few things you can do to minimize their eavesdropping potential of smart devices.WorldDec 31, 2019
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Amazon Alexa keeps some data even after it’s deleted, prompting privacy concernsThe company claims these personal details are what help Alexa get to know you better.TechJul 5, 2019
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Want to know if you have an irregular heartbeat? Apple has an app for thatThe company will use data collected about its users' heart rates to inform patients, doctors and researchers about heartbeat irregularities.HealthDec 1, 2017
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Smart devices can share your private data, but Canada’s privacy laws offer little protection: reportCanadian privacy laws are lagging behind the times when it comes to protecting consumers' personal data from smart devices and gadgets, according to a new report.CanadaOct 7, 2017
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Internet of Things: What the security industry is doing to protect consumers using connected devicesGlobal News spoke with the general manager of Intel Security Group about what the security industry is doing to ensure the Internet of Things is secure and what consumers need to know about connected devices.CanadaAug 10, 2015
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Smart devices could compromise privacy, FTC chair warnsWhile electronics companies are celebrating a coming bonanza of health trackers and "smart" home appliances, the head of the FTC is pressing the tech industry to protect consumer privacy.TechJan 7, 2015
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