Learning about the past for today’s inclusion
When it comes to identity, and especially gender identity and expression, the subject is still taboo in many communities around the world. Today, thanks to social media, models, often public figures, from the sporting or artistic world, come out of the closet and share their personal story with the aim of inspiring young and less […]
ReThink – Hacking the Brain to Stop Cyberbullying
Public Safety Canada defined cyberbullying as follows: Cyberbullying is using computers, smartphones, or other connected devices to embarrass, hurt, mock, threaten or be mean to someone online. It is a serious issue that we can stop. Cyberbullying is growing simultaneously with the advancement of mobile technology. There are different types of cyberbullying; it can include […]
E-Waste: Children are dying to recycle
Each time we recycle our electronics, we trust that the electronics will go to a facility in our country where they will be recycled safely and ethically. But what happens when unscrupulous companies ship the waste offshore to become someone else’s problem? It’s difficult to admit our e-waste may be harming children and the planet. […]
Stopping Cues- Mobile Technology to Manage Mobile Technologies
Many of the previous posts under the Mobile Culture category focus on the downsides of mobile technologies’ always-connected and immersive nature, such as reducing time spent processing sensory input or negatively affecting our mental health by comparing our lives to those we see presented on social media. This TedTalk by psychologist Adam Alter suggests that […]
TXTING: good or bad?
Instant messaging gave birth to a new form of expression culturally known as ‘texting’. A common argument against texting is that our society’s writing abilities are declining. Texting encourages rapid-fire and single-sentence thoughts, as well as prominent use of abbreviations, which have been criticized for taking away the eloquence of language. This is known as […]
3D scanners in wartime
Here is a great example of today’s mobile technology that offers the opportunity to save buildings from the past… for the future! With this high-tech portable scanner, it becomes possible to move quickly in inhospitable places, where every minute counts to collect as much 3D data as possible in order to save historic buildings with […]
Virtual reality – the future of rehabilitation
I found quite a few interesting articles discussing the exciting future of virtual reality in rehabilitation, but many of these articles and videos were from around four years ago. Upon further exploration, I was able to find current projects like virtual coaches to ensure that each patient has personalized care to meet their care plans, […]
Graphic Novels and XR (Extended Reality)- Nasa’s ‘First Woman App’
Reading is an adventure using Nasa’s ‘First Woman’ App, which uses XR to immerse reader engagement, and interest through a graphic novel. You can download the PDF graphic novel in print, listen to the novel, or view it entirely using the mobile app. I printed the PDF graphic novel and downloaded the First Woman App. […]
Rootd – Anxiety Relief in your pocket
This post is in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 25, 2022, apple.com recognized small business app developers such as Rootd. Rootd is an anxiety relief app and it does this by asking of you to keep a journal of your daily successes, your income, moods, sleep, and breathing. Though this is an […]
Google Soli: A mobile radar to detect body language and gestures
While technology has made communicating much more convenient for us, some lament the decreased level of human interaction as we’re all too focused on what’s happening in front of our monitors instead of paying attention to how other people behave or react. Aspects such as natural interactions, body movements and gestures are usually absent on […]