The Gamification of Fitness: Are We Getting Played by Our Exercise Apps?
The video game elements often blamed for sedentary lifestyles are now being used to get people moving
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How Canada Accidentally Helped Crack Computer Translation
A technological whodunit—featuring Parliament, computer scientists, and a tipsy plane flight
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The Dirty Work of Cleaning Online Reputations
For a fee, companies will tackle damaging search results. But is the new economy of digital makeovers making things worse?
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All Aboard the Metaverse: Is the New Digital Frontier Unstoppable?
It may not exist yet, but no one in tech can risk ignoring Mark Zuckerberg’s next big thing
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My Day in Zoom Court: Virtual Trials Are a Better Option for Sexual Assault Survivors
Tradition dictates that perpetrators and victims must meet in court. COVID-19 showed that wasn’t necessary
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Virtual Health: Pandemic Band-Aid or Opportunity for Better Care?
COVID-19 forced a massive shift to phone and online consultations. With new freedoms come new frustrations
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Porch Cameras and Facebook Groups Are Turning Streets into Surveillance States
Our tech-driven approach to neighbourhood watch is cementing community divisions
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It’s Not in Your Head: The World Really Is Getting Worse
Since the 1970s, wages, infrastructure, and the pace of technology have all stagnated. Can it be reversed?
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Life in the Stacks: A Love Letter to Browsing
Algorithms are integral to how we find and consume art. But old-fashioned browsing still has its benefits
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