Tagged: Postmedia

‘Culture-first’: how Box Inc.’s HR strategy drives business success

Meagan Simpson

Published: January 10th, 2019

Canada’s new drone safety regulations require registration and certification

Transport Canada has announced that as of June 1st, anyone flying a drone is required to register their drone and obtain a pilot certificate. According to a press release, the new rules apply

Published on: January 9th, 2019 Meagan Simpson

Callaway Golf uses artificial intelligence to create newest clubs

The world of golf may be getting 'techier' in 2019 thanks to Callaway Golf Company's newest clubs designed using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company which claims it "creates products designed to make

Published on: January 4th, 2019 Meagan Simpson

Employers hiking salaries to attract new hires, but forgetting about current staff, Hays reports

Raising salaries to attract new candidates while forgetting to offer raises to current employees could cause problems for Canadian tech companies in a 2019 job market that favours workers over companies, according to

Published on: January 3rd, 2019 Meagan Simpson

The Avon lady gets a digital makeover for the Instagram era

You may remember the Avon lady knocking on your door selling her makeup products, now that Avon lady is getting a makeover of her own - and it's a digital one. Avon Canada

Published on: December 20th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

Could blockchain have prevented the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak?

The recent recall of romaine lettuce due to E. coli has been in effect across Canada and the U.S. since Nov. 26th, but the problem started long before that, likely in a California

Published on: December 7th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

HP’s Opera Glass concept allows for ‘VR snacking’

HP Inc. is looking to make virtual reality (VR) snacking a reality with the HP Opera Glass. In a press release, HP Labs appended an extremely brief segment regarding a new concept called VR

Published on: December 5th, 2018 Tom Li

Quickbooks announces updates to help small businesses with cash flow

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy, as co-owner of Tool Shed Brewing Company Graham Sherman put it to the audience at Quickbooks Connect conference, he would often found himself "crying into my pillow at

Published on: December 5th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

Bringing immunization records into the digital age

Keeping track of immunizations throughout a lifetime can be difficult, it's easy to forget to write down each shot in that little yellow records booklet, but now there's an app for that; CANImmunize wants

Published on: November 30th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

Google Pixel Slate hands-on: the Chromebook goes detachable

Google’s Pixel Slate convertible PC is the newest showcase product for its browser-based Chrome OS. Announced on Oct. 9 at the Made by Google event, it aims to show the world that Chromebooks

Published on: November 28th, 2018 Tom Li

Waterloo cloud management company wins Emmy Award for Tech and Engineering

Waterloo cloud management company Dejero has been given the Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for 'excellence in engineering creativity.' Dejero, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, announced that it received the

Published on: November 16th, 2018 Meagan Simpson
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Enterprises are struggling to adopt AI, Microsoft wants to help

Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) into actual business practices can be difficult, but Microsoft Corp. is looking to change that, announcing several technology updates aimed at helping businesses more easily adopt AI. At a San Francisco event

Published on: November 14th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

Lenovo introduces virtual reality classroom to Canadian education

Lenovo is introducing its Mirage Solo VR headset into Canadian classrooms for a more immersive learning experience. ITWC had the chance to attend its a virtual safari showcasing the experience Nov. 8 at

Published on: November 13th, 2018 Tom Li

Home of Toronto Maple Leafs & Raptors making move to cashless food and beverage stalls

Toronto's Scotiabank Arena may soon be a cash free-zone, as Maple Leafs Sports Entertainment (MLSE) group is testing out cashless food and beverage kiosks which has led to an increased number of transactions,

Published on: November 8th, 2018 Meagan Simpson

Ryerson and MLSE sports technology incubator now accepting applications

Technology touches every industry - sports are no different, and now Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment (MLSE)  is getting in on the action, announcing that its new sports technology incubator in partnership with Ryerson University

Published on: November 6th, 2018 Meagan Simpson