iPhone Accessories & Attachments
After attending a festivals over the past few weekends I noticed some neat iPhone attachments throughout the crowds. Aside from a screen protector, a phone case (usually pink) and my headphones, I haven't added anything out of the ordinary to my iPhone, allowing for enhancements. There are a variety of items one can purchase to…
Mobile Madness - The Moby Mart
Technology continues to advance and allow us to live futuristic lifestyles. Everything is automated - cars, cities, homes, machines, phones and now, stores. Swedish startup 'Wheelys' partnered with Hefei University in China and tech firm Himalafy, in order to produce a mobile shop, which is said to be similar to Amazons ‘…
Green Thumb Tech for All Levels of Gardeners
Outside of our time as techies, the Mad Hatter Tech team loves to garden. Each of us has our own mini garden in the office and we regularly talk about our plants like they are babies and gardening tips as if they were trade secrets. As a techie and a gardener, I utilize the best applications and technologies to ensure that my strawberries…
Technology Takes on Spring
The snow has melted, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Along with smells and sights of spring, there's pollen in the air. We all know spring cleaning means your closet, home and car, but you should take time to spring clean your electronic devices and social media accounts too. Take in our tips below! Delete…
Sideways Dictionary: All the Tech Type without the Byte
As a communications professional working in the tech field, there are dozens of times, be it meeting with clients, facilitating a workshop, or talking to my mother about what I was working on that day, when I need to explain complex, technical terms in simple, concise manner. While my usual methods of pictures, modern dance, and jokes tends to get…
From K to 12 and Beyond: EduTech By Students, For Students
With a family of teachers (grandfather, father, mother, aunt and sister), I generally am the person at the dinner table interjections of education and technology. Thanks to my Computer Teacher of a father, we always get into some of the neatest forms on digital literacy and how to integrate it from Kindergarten onwards. While I generally am the…
Technology, Engagement, and Sports Fans 2.0
We joke in our family that we immigrated from the Philippines to Sarnia, Ontario because we were destined to bleed blue and maize. Growing up in border towns, we made our way across the Ambassador and Bluewater Bridges to cheer on our teams, be it the steadfast support of the Lions during our 0-16 year or watching the Wolverines make it to the top…
Health tech for even the most unresolved New Years resolutioners
Every year, I make a resolution, be it to each as local as possible (check!) or visit five provinces in five weeks (check!) This year’s resolution? I want to be able to complete the Dopey Challenge within four years. The Dopey Challenge, you ask? The Dopey Challenge, as per Walt Disney World rules, require runners to complete four races in four…
Technology Solutions for the Most Winter-Adverse
Well Jon Snow, winter has come. And I, for one, am no fan. But, like most techies on this side of the 49th parallel, I’ve compiled my list of top three survival technology solutions to get me through the winter. From wearables to applications, there are a whole host of technology solutions changing the way that we survive through the winter. I’ve…
Tech Gadgets to Gift, or Get
The Christmas countdown is officially on and the extended mall hours, long lines and busy parking lots are here to prove it. In celebration and anticipation of the holidays, this blog will highlight some tech gift ideas for those who are interested in and inspired by having the latest technology. Great…
Open Data and the Journey to Innovative Governments
Since 2008, there has been a demonstrated push by Federal, Provincial/Territorial, and Municipal governments to create open access to data. One by one, each of the provinces - excluding Prince Edward Island - have created open data portals to a certain extent, with municipalities and cities creating their own open data initiatives.As of 2015, the…
There's a New Mac in Town
As I approach almost two years of being an avid Mac user, the release of the new MacBook pro has me excited and eager to head to the Apple store and familiarize myself with their newest device. The new MacBook has a few neat features such as a touch bar, fingerprint id and a longer battery life - which we will explore…
Internet of Things Innovating Water Tech
The Internet of Things is transforming how we interact with everyday objects, routines, and processes. As IoT transforms even the most monotone and routine elements, there are significant breakthroughs happening, providing innovative solutions and mitigation to the environmental footprints we make every day. And when it comes to water conservation…
Our Favourite Five iOS 10's Improvements
Apple's long awaited iOS 10 is now available for the majority of iPhone/iPad/iPod users. As with every new operating system, it comes with a whole host of bells, wishes, and changes. We've assembled our five favourite features of this newest update below!1. Siri gets a makeover!Siri gets a well-needed makeover! With…
Tech Trends - September 2016
Though summer isn't officially over until September 21st, it tends to feel like fall for many of us. Students are back to school, summer shorts are stored away and Halloween decorations are already on store shelves. Labour Day weekend was as long as it was lovely, but as we fall into fall, leaves begin to change…
Temporary Tech Tattoos
DuoSkin Wearables Can you imagine controlling your smartphone by swiping your skin? Treating your skin like a touch screen?! Decorating your body as a device?! Wearable tech has made a massive change. Leaders from MIT Media Lab and Microsoft have worked together in order to develop a wearable tattoo that…
‘3D Printed’ Endangered Species
3D printers are bringing back some of our disappearing wildlife! ... if only was that simple. Young & Rubicam Paris, a Marketing and Advertising Firm have taken on this powerful project with the use of 3D printing technology. This incredible project was made into a campaign for the International Fund for Animal Welfare. IFAW was…
A is for App: Customized Applications for the Classroom
I come from a long line of teachers. Currently, my immediate family have nine individuals who have either taught or currently teach in elementary, secondary, or post-secondary institutions everything from ecology to psychiatric nursing, kindergarten to International Baccalaureate mathematics. From this broad spectrum of educational professionals,…
Workplace wellness and wisdom tips
People often wonder what it is like to spend a day down the rabbit hole and be part of the madness at Mad Hatter Technology. Seeing as it is #MondayMadness, we thought we would share some workplace wellness and wisdom from our Tech Lab, Creative Suite, Buzz Machine and Whiteboard Room. Keep on movingIt is important to get up and move…
Mobile Web VS Mobile App
During one of our recent Social Media Madness Series sessions we had a discussion about websites and mobile apps, and which was the way of the future. We thought we would share the information with you, as we often get asked these questions from our clients. Are websites a thing of the past? According to GlobalWebIndex’s 2016…