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THE
HUMAN
ISSUE
Reflections from
Women in Tech
How to Live to 150
How Tech is
Transforming
Health Care
No-Compromise
Audio Downsizing
www.wifihifi.ca
| April 2018
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CONTENTS
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THE HUMAN ISSUE
April 2018
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
SHORT BITS
From colour-changing swim shorts, to add-on bidet functionality, home control and connectivity,
we look at some of the most interesting gear and gadgets announced this month.
By Christine Persaud
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TWO-CHANNEL AUDIO
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Thinking Small: High-Performance Audio for Downsizing Seniors
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There are a lot of solutions out there that let downsizing boomers get great audio in small living
spaces. Those same products can appeal to another group as well: people who want to move audio
out of the man-cave and into the living room.
By Gordon Brockhouse
24
HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN IN TECH
Tech is traditionally a male-dominated industry, but several women, including the 14 highlighted
in this feature, are proving that, despite some challenges, women are more and more making
their mark on the scene.
By Christine Persaud
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TECH & LIFE EXPECTANCY
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How to Live to 150...and What to Do in the Meantime
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There’s a lot of excitement around the possibility of living to 150, along with a number of
individuals who claim to have made, or be working on, ways to use technology and science
to extend life. But can we sustain such a world? And do we even want to?
By Frank Lenk
36
MOBILE WORLD
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The Future of Health Care, Management, and Home Monitoring
Technology has the potential to drastically improve the health care industry in terms of efficiencies,
diagnoses, treatment, and care; and help consumers take better control over their symptoms.
This will become ever more important as we gear up for the “silver tsunami.”
By Christine Persaud
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TALKING SHOP
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What tech retailers can learn from Roots; the digital imaging market remains steady; the best in audio
and video from LG’s 2018 Dealer Show; and more make up this month’s industry news column.
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PORTABLE AUDIO
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4 Noise Cancelling/Isolating Headphones to Suit Differing Needs
Whether comfort during your daily commutes, stellar sound quality, voice call clarity, or fit and
finish are most important to you, each of these four headphones excels in different ways.
Cover Photo: iStock / linephoto
By David Susilo
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HANDS-ON REVIEW
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Masterpiece Theatre: The Frame from Samsung
Samsung’s innovative Frame TV banishes the black void on your wall during the 20 hours
a day when people aren’t watching TV.
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By Gordon Brockhouse
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