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Lemon 8 & Facial Recognition

On The VOCM Morning Show I delve into two worrying topics. I discuss the concerns raised by facial recognition technology around privacy, accuracy, and bias. Additionally, I’ll explore the potential issues with the Lemon8 app, including its data collection practices and ties to the Chinese government.

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Netflix Account Sharing, Google Ban, TikTok Block

From Netflix cracking down on account sharing to Google blocking Canadian news sources to the federal government banning TicTok, we seem to be at a crossroads for all things technology. To help navigate these touchy topics CLICK PLAY and hear my interview on the VOCM Morning Show.

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Digital ID To Fly

In a pilot program just launched, Air Canada is testing out facial recognition technology when boarding select flights. This news has many people concerned about privacy and security. CLICK PLAY and hear my interview on the VOCM Morning Show breaking down all the good and bad this technology offers.

The Digital Divide For 5G technology

The Digital Divide For 5G technology

Millimetre wave is a key technology that makes our new 5G cell phone networks even more transformative. But advocates against this technology claim that this radio frequency radiation can cause long-term health effects. On VOCM’s Morning Show we discuss the implications of this technology and what it means for Canadians. …..

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Eastern Healthcare Crippled

A confirmed cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador’s health network has led to the cancellation of thousands of medical appointments across the province and forced some local health systems to revert to paper. On VOCM’s Morning Show I discuss the implications of this recent attack.

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Are Virtual Assistants Worth The Privacy Issues?

Tech Talk Tuesdays on VOCM’s Early Drive Show with Claudette Barnes is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode we discuss virtual assistants and the privacy trade-offs that come with this convenience.

Who Is Really Listening To Your Conversations?

Who Is Really Listening To Your Conversations?

For the last century, we’ve imagined a future where we’re surrounded by robotic butlers that are classy, smart, and discreet. We wouldn’t think twice of asking an embarrassing question of a digital assistant, or entrusting them with sensitive information, because it’s directive would be to serve only its owner. RIGHT? …..

Old Computer Code Cause For Concern In Healthcare

Old Computer Code Cause For Concern In Healthcare

Well, gone are the days when you just had to worry about your computer getting hacked! We are at a point now with our technology that any type of device that is smart enough to boot up and connect and talk to a network or the Internet is really up …..

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Hacking Our Healthcare Industry

An interview with Fred Hutton on VOCM’s Morning Show discussing how decades-old computer code is putting millions of medical devices at risk. Originally aired on Wednesday October 9th, 2019.  

All About The Internet Of Things (IoT)

All About The Internet Of Things (IoT)

Today we are at the cusp of an evolution in smart, connected gadgets called The Internet of Things or IoT; a concept that has an estimated 25 billion devices worldwide connected to each other providing for us a powerful learning resource as computing power and Internet connectivity are embedded within …..

Data Breaches. Are They Just A Sign Of Our Digital Age?

Data Breaches. Are They Just A Sign Of Our Digital Age?

Some 20,000 Air Canada customers woke up last week to learn their personal information may have been compromised after a breach in the airline’s mobile app, which prompted a lock-down on all 1.7 million accounts until their passwords could be changed.  Air Canada said it detected unusual login activity between …..

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