Tech
Tech In Action: Expedia auditions hotels in VR
Searching for a place to stay may become a bit more hands-on.
Frank + Oak adds AI to improve customer recommendations
New machine learning software from Propulse is an integral part of a new customer subscription service.
Timex aims for the unexpected
Disrupted by massive competitors, Silvio Leonardi advocates for cautious innovation to find new customers.
Infiniti launches IoT-focused accelerator
The automaker’s Lab program comes to Toronto to build a connection to the city’s startup community.
Turnstyle acquired by Yelp
The WiFi marketing company will bring its services and data to the review site’s marketing resources.
Tech In Action: 3D knitting hits retail
A handful of retailers (including Adidas) are experimenting with on-demand production at retail locations.
Automated creativity is inevitable (and a good idea): column
Mitch Joel pokes holes in the idea that the creative process is off limits to AI.
Lowe’s helps consumers go hands-on with VR
The retailer is piloting a new, DIY-focused version of its Holoroom as part of its mission to embrace innovation.
The risks of being too customer-focused
Canadian companies support tech’s role for the consumer, but does that leave money on the table?
Samsung to open new Canadian retail flagship
The brand says the experiential store in Toronto will be more omnichannel focused than others in global markets.
Big brands sign on with government-backed AI institute
The Vector Institute, based in Toronto, aims to advance research and Canada’s claim as a leader in the space.
Jan Kelley launches incubator
Housed at Communitech, the digital agency wants to help clients get innovations off the ground faster.
IKEA gets into the connected home
A new product line brings the brand’s trademark affordability and simplicity to the smart lighting category.
Your chatbot needs a helping hand: column
Eighty-Eight’s Erin Bury on why brands intrigued by the buzzy tech shouldn’t totally abandon the human touch.
Videotron launches a chatbot
Customers can get show and movies recommendations based on what they say to “Chillico.”
