Spring 2019

5G Rollout

Imagine being able to download a movie in a minute, having connection speeds comparable to that of Fiber, or never having lag while gaming again. This could become a reality with 5G. 5G harnesses genius technology to provide users with its ground-breaking connection, speed and advancing technology. Experience self-driving cars, traffic control, and advanced connection with 5G.

Bobby Anti-Theft Backpacks

The pack that has your back

Are you someone who likes keeping your belongings safe from a pickpocket? Or someone who takes public transit? Maybe someone who needs to have multiple items with them at one time but doesn’t have the perfect place for them in their bag. If any of those apply to you, you’re in luck! The anti-theft backpack is the perfect item for people who like keeping their valuables safe while also being able to easily access them whenever necessary, so ultimately, it’s the perfect item for you.

Factiva

University of Waterloo's Online Resource

As humankind’s wealth of knowledge continues to increase at a rapid pace, finding what you specifically need is like finding a needle in a haystack. In response, Factiva has made it their goal to ensure that all students have ease of access to the information they need and have built a website to hold all the information neatly. This newsletter will explain how you can make use of this massive database as efficiently as possible.

Faculty Spotlight: Jane Tingley

Jane Tingley is an exceptional artist who has combined art and technology in a compelling way. Her research combines traditional studio practice with new media tools, spanning responsive/interactive installation, performative robotics, and the creation of a gestural game.

Graphene

The Supermaterial of the Future

Ever wonder what a pencil could do for the world? Or perhaps not the pencil itself, but the material a pencil is made from. Pencils are made from graphite which is how scientists discovered graphene. Graphene is a versatile form of carbon that has potential to make devices more durable, solar energy more efficient, batteries charge faster and advance the process of water filtration!

HTML and CSS

The Interworkings of Websites

Discover how websites are created and designed through the use of HTML and CSS. Take a look at the first website only using HTML and see how CSS has brought a new and more advanced approach to the coding of web creation and design.

Improving Wi-Fi Performance

Faster, Stronger, Better Wi-Fi

Have you been experiencing slow internet speeds, spotty internet connections, or dead zones with your Wi-Fi connection at home? Having these problems are frustrating and can hamper your productivity. Find out how to improve Wi-Fi performance with these options!

Reinforcement Learning

The Future of Artifical Intellgence and Learning

Artificial intelligence machines have been present in most science fiction novels, but with each advancement of technology, we get closer to making it a reality. One of these amazing advancements is the field of Reinforcement Learning (RL).

Tile Tracking Device

Find where your lost things go

Ever feel the sudden sense of panic when you realize you’re missing something? Maybe your keys, wallet, cell phone or favourite jacket? Well prepare to feel a little less panicked and a little more relaxed with Tile, a handy device that tracks your missing items with Bluetooth. Simply connect a device to each Tile and stick, clip, hang or place them in or on things that you commonly tend to lose. Once it goes missing, use the Tile app, map or Tile itself to ring your thing(s).