Wi-Fi Security Vulnerability puts all devices at risk

Wi-Fi Security Vulnerability puts all devices at risk

Belgium researchers are warning that a newly discovered vulnerability which secures modern Wi-Fi systems could leave devices vulnerable to hackers. The flaw would put personal information such as identification and credit card details at risk. The bug, dubbed Krack, detected in the current Wi-Fi protocol can hijack private communications and …..

Wireless Charging: The Future Of Gadgets Without Power Cords

Wireless Charging: The Future Of Gadgets Without Power Cords

Broken wires, expensive adapters and the danger of cheap knock-off power cables are a common part of our digital life. Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could charge your mobile devices without the hassle and worry of all the cables? Well it looks like you now can. From smartphones, to …..

New Study Show Free Public Wi-Fi Increases Privacy Risk

New Study Show Free Public Wi-Fi Increases Privacy Risk

A strong Wi-Fi signal is one major factor that helps many Canadians decide where they want to stay when on their summer  travels. While a hefty majority of Canadians believe their information is safe while using public Wi-Fi networks at hotels, restaurants and elsewhere, a new report reveals that these …..

Flying With Your Tech

Flying With Your Tech

-Air Date: Tuesday August 1, 2017- Starting this month, Canadian travelers to the United States could be subject to heightened screening when passing through airport security. These new measures were announced at the end of June by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but offered few details about what exactly …..

Can Tech Help You Sleep?

Can Tech Help You Sleep?

Pillows that track your snoozing patterns? A bed that adjusts based on how much you twist and turn? Companies are adding more technology into their products, hoping to lure customers craving a better night’s sleep. Some specialized businesses are making gadgets that promise to measure and improve the quality of …..

Mobile Order and Pay – I’m On The Way!

Mobile Order and Pay – I’m On The Way!

As fast as fast food can be, companies and customers want it faster.  Many restaurants boast quick service, but you always see long lines at rush hour times. In an attempt to combat this, several companies in Canada have started to offer customers the ability to place their order and …..

Google Home Smart Speaker Now Available to Canadians

Google Home Smart Speaker Now Available to Canadians

Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, smart speakers are now today’s new tech trend ready and waiting on your command to answer many of your  pending questions, control your smart home devices, play games, and so much more. Around now for several years but only available in the U.S., Amazon’s …..

Tech For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Tech For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Summer is almost here and that means vacation time is just around the corner. While a lot of people prefer to kick back someplace warm and sandy with a tall glass of something cool, some folks would rather hit the open road, waking up in a new place every morning …..

Talking Tattoos

Talking Tattoos

Tattoos have long been considered a visual medium and a way for people to express themselves but thanks to new trending technology they could soon allow you to add an extra dimension to your body art. Local tech blogger Kevin Andrews is with us this morning to discuss how our …..

Using Technology To Turn Coffee Cups Into Biofuel

Using Technology To Turn Coffee Cups Into Biofuel

If there are two things people are addicted to, it’s coffee and oil. For years, scientists and inventors have been looking for cheaper, more efficient ways to provide both humans and their cars with the energy they need. Now, it seems that microbiologists at the University of Manitoba have developed …..

Using Technology To Clone Your Voice

Using Technology To Clone Your Voice

In the past, making a digital copy of a person’s voice was a complex, timely and a pricey process which only served those at risk of losing their speech due to sickness or injury. It meant recording many phrases, each spoken many times and in different contexts. Fast forward to …..

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