Samsung technology grants150 STEM-based community solutions for Canada’s 150th year

Samsung Canada just announce the 150 regional finalists moving on to the next phase of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, which asked Canadian students from Grades 6 through 12 to identify issues in their local communities and develop solutions using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). 

These 150 regional finalists now move closer to being awarded one of four $20,000 Samsung technology grant packages as a Regional Winner as well as an exclusive event with Canadian rocket-scientist, Forbes ’30 Under 30’ and member of a Canadian contingent working on the European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover, Natalie Panek.  

 “These 150 regional finalists embody what Solve for Tomorrow is all about: innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to the future of Canadian communities. As we celebrate Canada’s 150^th this year, we are excited to see inspired student solutions come to life that will have local, national and even global implications,” said Mark Childs, Chief Brand Officer, Samsung Canada. 

To learn more about the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, visit solvefortomorrow.ca

Microsoft's Fluent Design System is a foundation for future user interfaces

Microsoft has already shown that it can design and create class-leading hardware and now it is looking at the design language for the user interface of its future. Called the Fluent Design System, which it is calling 'an eloquent design system for a complex world,' This is the next step beyond the Metro interface it introduced with Windows 8 and Windows Mobile. Fluent Design is still in its early stages but does show a lot of intuitive touches and elegant motion. More importantly, Fluent Design is engineered towards creators and their workflow, which continues Microsoft's focus on creatives and pros. Check out more here.

Review: insta360 nano 360 camera for iPhone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As a reporter who needs to cover various events and who is constantly taking pictures of products. I'm always on the lookout for new cameras, recorders and equipment and tools that can improve my content and help me capture the essence of stories.

360' cameras were initially so expensive (and the quality of their video and photo was so poor), that I avoided them. Now that various social media channels accept 360' content and VR headsets do a great job of playing back the immersive content, my interest in 360' content and the cameras that can capture them has grown.

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Corning receives $200 million from Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund

Apple today announced Corning Incorporated will receive $200 million from Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Fund as part of the company’s commitment to foster innovation among American manufacturers. Corning makes Gorilla Glass which is used as the protective glass on iPhone, iPad and MacBook displays as well as for Apple Watch.

The investment will support Corning’s R&D, capital equipment needs and state-of-the-art glass processing. Corning's 65-year-old Harrodsburg facility has been integral to the 10-year collaboration between these two innovative companies and will be the focus of Apple’s investment. 

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