Google Maps makes it easy to share location via Plus Codes
Google Maps users on Android will soon be able to share their location data much more easily. In a blog post, Google explained that this will be made possible through …
Google’s ‘Sodar’ AR tool helps you measure social distancing
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many grocery stores and other public places have tried to help customers maintain social distancing through markers and other signage. However, these sometimes can …
Rogers partners with UBC, City of Kelowna to launch 5G smart city pilot
Rogers is launching a 5G pilot of smart city transportation technology in partnership with the City of Kelowna and the University of British Columbia (UBC). Sensors powered by Rogers’ 5G …
YouTube launches ‘Video Chapters’ to help easily navigate through videos
YouTube has launched ‘Video Chapters’ in order to make it easier for users to navigate videos, like chapters in a book. Some users might find this feature even more useful …
Freedom Mobile is reportedly offering COVID-19 relief discount if you reach out
Freedom Mobile is offering some customers a COVID-19 relief discount. According to RedFlagDeals, if you reach out to the telecom through either live chat or via telephone and ask for …
Telecom executives detail COVID-19 impacts, new measures at annual TD conference
Canadian carriers reflected on how COVID-19 is impacting sales and operations at the annual TD Securities Telecom & Media conference on May 27th. The carriers have likely been experiencing significant …
Turo car sharing is about to launch in British Columbia
Car-sharing network Turo is looking to move into British Columbia as other competitors like ZipCar and Car2Go pull out of the province. There’s no exact timeline for when the service …
Ontario’s Metrolinx to soon let iPhone users top-up virtual Presto cards via NFC
iPhone users in the Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton areas will soon be able to use Metrolinx’s iPhone Presto app to top-up and check their balance through near field communication (NFC). …
Mobile video platform Quibi is getting Google Chromecast support in June
Mobile streaming platform Quibi has been struggling to get subscribers amid the COVID-19 pandemic given the platform features bite-sized content designed to be consumed on the go. In order to …
Rogers implements flexible workweek for employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
Toronto-based national carrier Rogers has implemented a new targeted voluntary flexible workweek for its employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program by Rogers is designed to provide flexibility over …