Of all the features of the Apple Watch 4, probably the most-discussed is its ability to perform an electrocardiogram, or ECG. An ECG (also called an EKG) is typically performed by putting electrodes on the skin to detect the electrical changes that arise from the beating of one’s heart. The …

Amazon launched the first Echo smart speaker before smart speakers were an established product category. Smart speakers have since become big business for Amazon, as well as Google. While some reports say Google has pulled ahead, Amazon is determined to continue pushing its Alexa assistant with a new wave of …

Imagine if everything you ever searched for on Google was tied to your phone number and permanently associated with your account. If you don’t use Google, substitute Bing, or DuckDuckGo, or AskJeeves. According to a new report, that’s what Google built for China — and it may explain why hundreds …

  In the Star Trek universe, the beloved character Spock hails from the planet Vulcan. This planet is, of course, entirely fictional. However, Star Trek producers eventually associated Vulcan with a real star near Earth called 40 Eridani A. New observations have revealed a planet in orbit of 40 Eridani …

The automotive alliance of Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault are partnering with Google to use the Android operating system in their cars starting in 2021. For motorists, it means their cars will be more Google-centric without entirely kicking out Apple. Google Maps will provide low-cost in-dash navigation, and the “rich ecosystem …

AMD has added two new mobile CPUs to its existing Ryzen Mobile lineup, and the new chips are intended to drive higher-power systems and experiences. Up until now, all of the Ryzen Mobile chips have been U-class parts designed for a nominal 15W TDP (AMD supports higher TDPs as configurable …

The physics at work inside a neutron star can be mind-bogglingly complex. The neutrons that are well-understood in the rest of the universe do strange things when exposed to such incredible pressure. A new analysis of this so-called “nuclear pasta” suggests matter inside a neutron star is the strongest material …

According to a report by NerdWallet, in 2018 84% of people made financial resolutions.  If you are among these planners, but haven’t quite achieved your goals, it’s not too late.  And, it can even be relatively easy!  September, October, November, December… You still have four months to achieve your 2018 …

  If you are currently on a health kick or looking to add some greens into your diet, but don’t have the time to cook, these are some of Canada’s go-to healthy restaurants. From zucchini noodles to vegan meat-free options, to nut cheeses, there’s a restaurant that has something to …

Earlier this year, we covered Ampere, the start-up company formed by Renee James, former President of Intel. At the time, the company had just emerged from stealth mode and announced its plan to bring a new ARM-based server to market to compete in the cloud computing arena. Today, the company …