Quebec-based telecom Vidéotron has announced that it is acquiring cable company Cablovision Warwick and its network. The financial terms of the acquisition deal were not included in the announcement. Cablovision Warwick serves the Quebec municipalities of Warwick, Kingsey Falls and Saint-Felix-de-Kingsey, and has been around for 47 years. Vidéotron notes that the company … [Read more...] about Vidéotron acquires Quebec cable company Cablovision Warwick
A robot that senses hidden objects: System uses penetrative radio frequency to pinpoint items, even when they’re hidden from view
In recent years, robots have gained artificial vision, touch, and even smell. "Researchers have been giving robots human-like perception," says MIT Associate Professor Fadel Adib. In a new paper, Adib's team is pushing the technology a step further. "We're trying to give robots superhuman perception," he says. The researchers have developed a robot that uses radio waves, which … [Read more...] about A robot that senses hidden objects: System uses penetrative radio frequency to pinpoint items, even when they’re hidden from view
B.C. tax changes regarding Netflix and other streaming services now in effect
New tax changes regarding Netflix and other streaming services have now come into effect in British Columbia. Last month, the provincial government announced that digital services such as Netflix will be required to collect PST starting April 1st. The tax measure, which was announced last year, was originally intended to go into effect on July 1st, 2020 but was delayed due to … [Read more...] about B.C. tax changes regarding Netflix and other streaming services now in effect
Heat conduction record with tantalum nitride
A thermos bottle has the task of preserving the temperature -- but sometimes you want to achieve the opposite: Computer chips generate heat that must be dissipated as quickly as possible so that the chip is not destroyed. This requires special materials with particularly good heat conduction properties. In collaboration with groups from China and the United States, a research … [Read more...] about Heat conduction record with tantalum nitride
Bell, federal government to bring high-speed internet to Halton Region in Ontario
The federal government has announced funding to bring high-speed internet to 756 households in Ontario’s Halton Region. Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden announced $441,200 in funding for Bell through the Universal Broadband Fund’s Rapid Response Stream. Bell will contribute $1,286,200 to the project, which aims to bring connectivity to rural Ontario residents in Ashgrove, … [Read more...] about Bell, federal government to bring high-speed internet to Halton Region in Ontario
BrainGate: High-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface for humans
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people with paralysis to type on computer screens or manipulate robotic prostheses just by thinking about moving their own bodies. For years, investigational BCIs used in clinical trials have required cables to connect the sensing array in the brain to computers that decode the signals and use them … [Read more...] about BrainGate: High-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface for humans
US iPhone users spent an average of $138 on apps in 2020, will grow to $180 in 2021 – TechCrunch
U.S. consumers spent an average of $138 on iPhone apps last year, an increase of 38% year over year, largely driven by the pandemic impacts, according to new data from app store intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Throughout 2020, consumers turned to iPhone apps for work, school, entertainment, shopping and more, driving per-user spending to a new record and the greatest annual … [Read more...] about US iPhone users spent an average of $138 on apps in 2020, will grow to $180 in 2021 – TechCrunch
LG will announce the shutdown of mobile business on April 5: report
Once again, reports that LG has plans to shut down its mobile business have appeared. A new report, this time from The Korea Times, indicates that LG will shutter its smartphone business. “LG has considered various options such as a sale, split sales or pulling out of the smartphone business, but decided recently to pull out of the business,” according to industry sources … [Read more...] about LG will announce the shutdown of mobile business on April 5: report
Huawei CFO’s lawyers say executive’s arrest was legal, but detainment is not
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s defence team is arguing that although her arrest was legal, her ongoing detainment is not. Vancouver authorities arrested Meng in December 2018 at the request of the United States for violating sanctions in Iran. Meng has remained on house arrest in Vancouver since her arrest. Huawei Canada has repeatedly stated that it trusts Canada’s judicial system … [Read more...] about Huawei CFO’s lawyers say executive’s arrest was legal, but detainment is not
Holler raises $36M to power ‘conversational media’ in your favorite apps – TechCrunch
Holler, described by founder and CEO Travis Montaque as “a conversational media company,” just announced that it’s raised $36 million in Series B funding. You may not know what conversational media is, but there’s a decent chance you’ve used Holler’s technology. For example, if you’ve added a sticker or a GIF to your Venmo payments, Holler actually manages the app’s search and … [Read more...] about Holler raises $36M to power ‘conversational media’ in your favorite apps – TechCrunch