Category: Educational

Pressure Points: How Withings is Revolutionizing Hypertension Tech

May marks the observance of Hypertension Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to prioritize your blood pressure health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that around 1.28 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 79 are affected by hypertension globally. Known more commonly as high blood pressure, this medical condition is characterized by …

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From Cubicles to Clouds: The Kensington Tech Revolution for Hot-Desking

The vacancy rates for office spaces in major cities have been impacted significantly due to changes brought about by the pandemic. For example cities like San Francisco has seen the vacancy rate climbing by 19.8 percentage points (p.p.) in just over three years leaving many office spaces empty. In 2023, downtown cities were not as …

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A Birddy’s Eye View: A High-Tech Birdhouse Story

As the world awakens to spring, so do our feathered friends. For bird enthusiasts and avid birdwatchers, this is an exciting time to prepare welcoming abodes for our avian neighbors. Birdhouses play a crucial role—they offer a secure refuge for birds to build their nests, shielded from harsh weather and potential predators. But why settle …

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A Rabbit leap forward for Artificial Intelligence

The last twelve months stood out as a transformative year for Artificial intelligence (AI). 2023 was indeed a significant year for artificial intelligence (AI), witnessing remarkable advancements and widespread adoption. Researchers achieved remarkable breakthroughs in AI, spanning computer vision, speech recognition, and machine learning. These strides propelled AI into new realms of capability. The emergence of GPT-4, a powerful …

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A Transparent Solution for the problem of Eye Contact in Video Conferencing

Has video conferencing reduced the impact of Eye Contact? Over the last few years, video conferencing has exploded as a result of the pandemic. Whether it professional or personal, the use of video platforms has increased in popularity. Unfortunately progress in this communication technology has provided people with challenges. One of the difficulties of video …

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Looking to track the Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure

January is National Blood Donor Month. From people who are undergoing cancer treatment to those who have blood diseases like Sickle Cell, blood transfusions are a lifeline. The history of blood transfusions dates back to the 17th century. The first known blood transfusion was attempted in 1667 by Jean-Baptiste Denis in France and Richard Lower …

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Wehead impowers Avatar enabled Video calls and more

Video conferencing has exploded over the last few year. But has it evolved? According to a report by Precedence Research, the global video conferencing market was estimated to grow to reach $22.26 billion, with a CAGR of 12.30% by 2032. The level of growth of video conferencing services made the technology an essential cornerstone of …

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Mobile Tech that will Transforms Society: Mobility for Good

Technology has a way to transform lives.  This Black Friday week, TELUS is asking Canadians to help make this holiday season, and the New Year ahead, a little brighter for those who need it most.  We have all heard of the adage Buy one,  Get One.  However, Telus has a new spin on it with …

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