Gendering of gadgetry emblematic of a sexist culture
Virtual assistants today are still pre-programmed to a female-gendered voice.
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Health and lifestyle apps for students
With only a month left in this semester midterms have been written, GPAs are being cemented, and studying for finals procrastinated on. It may be…
The Internet of things
You wake up this morning, head through your apartment door and without having to do anything your car responds to your impending arrival and starts,…
Lumosity pays $2 million amid claims of false advertising
Lumos Labs, the company behind the brain-training program Lumosity, are expected to pay a US$2 million settlement after a complaint by the US Federal Trade…
Alternative auto energy
At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Audi debuted the conceptual model of a new SUV, the Audi h-tron quattro, and Chevrolet officially…
Net neutrality and cyber surveillance
Buzz words like “net neutrality” and “cyber surveillance” are often heard and seen in the media, along with various bills referred to by various acronyms….
Telework
Telework, or remote working, is a steadily increasing trend in the workplace, with a 26 per cent increase in telework job postings in the U.S….
Death in the age of social media
It used to be that when preparing for your death, you would write a will to ensure your estate is handled how you want when…
ZenFri Inc. creates ‘anomaly’ in mobile gaming
Local creative company ZenFri Inc. has just launched their first video game, Clandestine: Anomaly on both iOS and Android platforms. The title was first made…
Changing the game
As television broadcasts increase in quality and man-caves and she-sheds get more comfortable, it’s becoming easier to find an excuse not to go to sporting…