Toronto Startup hopes to combat loneliness and isolation among the aging population

Toronto-based startup Amintro is making it easier for adults 50+ to find new friends with the launch of their new online friendship-making platform and app (available for free download for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and Google Play). Launching across Canada, Amintro aims to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults by increasing their social circles near them.
 
Amintro was designed exclusively for Canadians over 50 as an alternative and safe place to meet like-minded individuals and foster new friendships. The service matches people based on their profile and close proximity for platonic friendships.

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How to watch today's Microsoft Build Keynotes

Ever evolving and transforming, Microsoft is slated to kick off its Build 2018 Developers Conference back home in Seattle today. As the company reshapes to tackle its next areas of focus, today's keynotes will be indicative of the company's future focus. Expect to hear more about AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, App Development and of course, the future of Windows, Surface Devices and Windows on ARM.

Microsoft is livestreaming a number of its sessions, including its day one keynote that starts at 8:30 am PT here.

HP introduces EliteBook 705 series PCs and ProBook 645 notebooks

HP has unveiled its newest enterprise class workstations. The new HP EliteBook 705 series PCs offer enterprise-grade security and manageability, along with powerful collaboration features to keep business users connected. Powered by Windows 10 , and the innovative machine intelligence and powerful multitasking capabilities of AMD Ryzen PRO mobile processors, users can stay productive all-day with long battery life and HP Fast Charge to charge 50 percent of your battery in just 30 minutes.

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Fitbit's smartwatches now add quick reply functionality

One of the limitations of Fitbit devices is that they can receive notifications but while you can see a message and the sender, these aren't actionable. That's changing today with a new update which will allow quick replies. These will now have five preset responses as well as the ability to create a response provided it is under 60 characters in length. 

Fitbit's Ionic and Versa smart watches also have compatibility with Dexcom's app for Blood Glucose monitors, further expanding the focus on deeper health tracking functionality.

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