Nova Scotia Power applies to UARB to implement ‘smart meter’ technology
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to the company, 70 per cent of Canadian homes already have smart meters. Continue reading
Technology
Mental health services to be provided to northern Sask. by doctors via robots
By Wendy Winiewski Reporter
The Remote Presence Technology units will be deployed to northern Saskatchewan communities with the greatest need for mental health services. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Society of Hastings and Prince Edward counties encourages police to buy into ‘Project Lifesaver’
By Morganne Campbell Videographer, Assignment Editor
“Project Lifesaver” radio technology is being used to track people at risk of wandering, Continue reading
Stryker Canada putting down roots in Hamilton with new national headquarters
Stryker will be expanding its presence in the Waterdown area with a new national head office situated along Highway 6 near Parkside drive. Continue reading
Cyber terrorism, job losses among feared side effects of technological change in Canada: Ipsos poll
Sixty per cent of Canadians feel that government and legal regulations are being outpaced by technology. Continue reading
Mohawk College officially opens FANUC robotics lab
Mohawk College introduces two collaborative robots to the new FANUC lab for engineering students Continue reading
Government email project still stalled after five years, $100 million spent
Internal documents obtained by Global News show the federal government’s effort to ‘transform’ its email systems has been a disaster, and it’s not over yet. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Facebook insists it doesn’t eavesdrop, but I keep seeing ads for things I’ve discussed
We have to decide whether these compromises we make to our own privacy are worth the supposed benefit. I’m not convinced we’ll make the right decision. Continue reading
Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees’ signs: report
The Boston Red Sox have been called out in a high-tech sign-stealing scheme they ran on the New York Yankees. Continue reading
How much sleep do children lose when devices are used before bedtime?
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
From Netflix series to social media sites, smartphones have the power to keep even the most health-conscious adult up past their bedtime. Children are enchanted by that blue glow too and Alberta researchers have pinpointed the impact on their sleep. Continue reading
