Shaw Communications won’t take part in the government’s 3500MHz spectrum auction amid its proposed acquisition by Rogers. The federal government has published a list of carriers that have applied to participate in the auction. Shaw, which owns Freedom Mobile, is not included in the list. The long-awaited auction will have a significant impact on the Canadian wireless industry, … [Read more...] about Shaw not participating in government’s 3500MHz spectrum auction
Deep learning networks prefer the human voice — just like us
The digital revolution is built on a foundation of invisible 1s and 0s called bits. As decades pass, and more and more of the world's information and knowledge morph into streams of 1s and 0s, the notion that computers prefer to "speak" in binary numbers is rarely questioned. According to new research from Columbia Engineering, this could be about to change. A new study from … [Read more...] about Deep learning networks prefer the human voice — just like us
Fido, Virgin, Koodo and Freedom offering $100 bill credit with online activations
Several Canadian carriers are offering $100 bill credits and waiving the connection fees for online activations. Depending on the carrier, you could save up to $145. Fido, Virgin Mobile, Koodo and Freedom Mobile are all offering the $100 bill credit. It’s worth noting that Rogers, Bell and Telus also have bill credits for online activations, but all three only offer $55 in … [Read more...] about Fido, Virgin, Koodo and Freedom offering $100 bill credit with online activations
Scientists harness chaos to protect devices from hackers
Researchers have found a way to use chaos to help develop digital fingerprints for electronic devices that may be unique enough to foil even the most sophisticated hackers. Just how unique are these fingerprints? The researchers believe it would take longer than the lifetime of the universe to test for every possible combination available. "In our system, chaos is very, very … [Read more...] about Scientists harness chaos to protect devices from hackers
Government invests $4.46 million to bring connectivity to Pictou County, Nova Scotia
The federal government has announced funding to bring high-speed internet to Pictou County in Nova Scotia. Liberal MP Sean Fraser announced $4.46 million in funding for the project through the Universal Broadband Fund. The municipality of Pictou County will be investing $3.32 million towards the project. “High-speed internet service is essential to the success of everyone … [Read more...] about Government invests $4.46 million to bring connectivity to Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Do school-based interventions help improve reading and math in at-risk children?
School-based interventions that target students with, or at risk of, academic difficulties in kindergarten to grade 6 have positive effects on reading and mathematics, according to an article published in Campbell Systematic Reviews. The review analyzed evidence from 205 studies, 186 of which were randomized controlled trials, to examine the effects of targeted school-based … [Read more...] about Do school-based interventions help improve reading and math in at-risk children?
Apple shares more details about its imminent App Tracking Transparency feature – TechCrunch
Apple is sharing more details today about its upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature, which will allow users to control, on an app-by-app level, whether their data is shared for ad-targeting purposes. In a sense, anyone using the current version of iOS can see App Tracking Transparency in action, since iOS already includes a Tracking menu in the Privacy settings, and some … [Read more...] about Apple shares more details about its imminent App Tracking Transparency feature – TechCrunch
Google’s final Play Music update lets you hide its Android app
Back in mid-March, Google removed the ability for users to download their Play Music library through Takeout. Now, with its final ‘Version 8.29.9112-1.W’ update, Google is sticking one last nail in the already dead music streaming platform’s coffin, according to 9to5Google. Until now, when you open the Google Play app, you were treated with a ‘Google Play Music is no longer … [Read more...] about Google’s final Play Music update lets you hide its Android app
TSN and Bell bring new immersive 5G viewing experience to Toronto
TSN and Bell are bringing their new 5G immersive viewing experience to Toronto on April 15th during coverage of the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Winnipeg Jets. The new 5G View feature, which is available on iOS and Android on the TSN app, lets fans control how they view different angles of the game on their smartphones. Viewers are able to rewind, re-watch a play and … [Read more...] about TSN and Bell bring new immersive 5G viewing experience to Toronto
April Android security update features Pixel 5 GPU performance upgrades
Google has started to roll out the April Android security update for its Pixel smartphones. This month’s update includes performance improvements for some of the company’s most recent devices. The company says the update offers “performance optimizations for certain graphics-intensive apps and games,” for its 2020 5G handsets. XDA Developers notes that testing the Pixel 5 after … [Read more...] about April Android security update features Pixel 5 GPU performance upgrades