Category: Security / Safety

Is your Laptop Out Of The Loop ?

Today we celebrate the 37th anniversary of the Laptop. Created because Desktops were too heavy to carry around, the Laptop was supposed to make life easier for consumers. Laptops were invented by Adam Osborne in 1981. The “Osborne 1” was powered by the CP/M 2.2 operating system, had no onboard battery a tiny 5-inch (13 …

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How to keep up with your Neighbor’s Smart Home

The quest to make your house a Smart home has begun.  Where do you begin?  What are your choices? The concept of living, breathing, ultra intelligent Smart homes have been in the public eye for a while. Some of our grandparents grew up watching the Jetsons‘ Smart home TVs, robot vacuum cleaners and video conferencing.  …

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Are Smart monitors the solution for you Baby ?

As a parent, you never stop to worry about your child day or night.  As a result, parents look for a great baby monitor to ensure their baby is safe. The great thing is that #baby camera technology has evolved over the last few years. Consequently, if you like the flexibility of a secure #Smartmonitor, …

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Transformative Technology that will save Cyclists

Riding at night can be extremely dangerous, especially in the city. According to a Statistics Canada report, an an average of cycling 74 cyclists die in crashes every year.  Several cities have engages in strategies to project cyclists including dedicated bike lanes, traffic calming and enhanced lighting separate and protect cyclists. Staying visible especially in …

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SureCall asks is your car ready for a Monday meltdown?

Are you ready for a Monday Car Break-down? Despite advances in vehicle technology, roadside emergencies still occur daily.  According to a UK company Autonational Rescue, statistically speaking Monday is the most common day for vehicle breakdowns.  Maybe you’ve never ever had a car breakdown  in your life.  Being stranded with your vehicle can be a …

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The 12 step program to a Smart Home

The Smart Home trend of home automation through Machine 2 Machine (M2M) and IoT integration continues to rise with smart televisions, refrigerators, home security systems and a multitude of connected appliances. According to analysts the trend will continue to crescendo and is expecting to reach $107.4 billion by 2023. For consumers expecting to jump into …

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Should you be concerned about your Safety on Campus?

Many people still believe violence on college and university campuses is rare.  A survey conducted by the Association of American Universities (AAU) indicated among female undergraduate college students 23.1 percent said they experienced some form of unwanted sexual misconduct.  Our friends at Katana are determined to change these numbers and have developed a uniquely innovative …

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Extreme IoT SmartHome Security Revolutionized by Hub6

The enabling of technology in the #smarthome has dramatically evolved with devices becoming increasing intelligent, fast, and affordable. Demand for #smarthome systems are expected to increase from $3.4 billion in 2017 to $4.8 billion in 2025. Canadian Hub6 has created a uniquely different intelligent home security system that allows customers to connect to existing smart home …

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