Google Lens is now available for some non-Pixel Android phones
Google Lens is making it way from the Pixel to Android devices and iPhones alike starting today. In a roundabout way, that is. The AI-powered photo analyzing app will live inside Assistant in Google Photos, as spotted by 9to5 Gooogle. The announcement was first made at Mobile World Congress. You should see an overlay on […]
This Segway robot is like a real life R2-D2
Segway Robotics introduced a mini personal transporter called Loomo. It’s pretty much like a real-life droid. You can ride it like a Segway, as well as use voice commands to let it capture video and photos as it follows you around. This Segway-like robot does come with a big price tag at $1,799.
Vancouver approves 39 temporary modular housing units in DTES
New complex at 525 Powell Street will house women only The City of Vancouver has approved a new temporary modular housing project to house women in the Downtown Eastside. The 39 units will be located at 525 Powell Street and will be operated by non-profit Atira Women’s Resource Society who will oversee management of the […]
‘It brought tears to my eyes’: Anonymous donor pays off Grace Place mortgage
Thunder Bay, Ont., street ministry will put extra money into daily programming A street ministry that relies on donations and fundraisers to pay for its work with Thunder Bay’s homeless and other marginalized people won’t need to worry about making its mortgage payment any longer. And it’s all thanks to an anonymous donor. Gary Macsemchuk, […]
Humans of KCI shines spotlight on students’ incredible stories
‘It’s the heart of Kennedy. These students and their stories makes us what we are’ A local storytelling project inspired by the popular Instagram profile Humans of New York is providing an outlet for high school students in Windsor to share their remarkable stories. Humans of KCI tells the tales of students at Kennedy Collegiate […]
How a P.E.I. school is keeping kids focused — by not sitting still
École François-Buote using bikes, wiggle stools, fidget tools to help students pay attention Anyone who remembers elementary school may also remember how difficult it was to stay focused while sitting at a desk all day. A Charlottetown school is finding creative ways to make that easier and help students pay attention in class. Several classrooms […]