Smart Devices

• Gifting your kid tech this season? How to safely introduce them to the digital world

  Smart 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?

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2023
  
• 7 easy tips to develop healthier habits with your cellphone use

  From 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.

  Consumer

  Feb 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?'"

  Health

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Here are 5 ways to protect your privacy on smart devices

  Here are a few things you can do to minimize their eavesdropping potential of smart devices.

  World

  Dec 31, 2019
• Amazon Alexa keeps some data even after it’s deleted, prompting privacy concerns

  The company claims these personal details are what help Alexa get to know you better.

  Tech

  Jul 5, 2019
• Want to know if you have an irregular heartbeat? Apple has an app for that

  The company will use data collected about its users' heart rates to inform patients, doctors and researchers about heartbeat irregularities.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2017
• Smart devices can share your private data, but Canada’s privacy laws offer little protection: report

  Canadian 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.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2017
• Internet of Things: What the security industry is doing to protect consumers using connected devices

  Global 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.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2015
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• Smart devices could compromise privacy, FTC chair warns

  While 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.

  Tech

  Jan 7, 2015