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Online Dating Site Determines Canada's Sugar Daddy Hotspots

What does the modern sugar daddy look and act like? How much is he worth? And where in Canada does he reside?

These are the questions that SeekingArrangement, the world's largest "sugar daddy dating website," set out to answer. Based on five years of data, SeekingArrangement found that the average Canadian sugar daddy is 40 years old, earns an annual income of about $250,000, is worth roughly $5.3 million, and spends just over $4,000 on his "sugar addiction"—AKA his young, hot gold digger.

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How Rich People Use Their Smartphones

Do rich folks use their smartphones differently than the poor? Research by The Luxury Institute and Toronto's Polar Mobile suggests so.

According to the TLI, those earning annual incomes of $150,000 (mean income $295,000, mean net worth $2.8 million) display different habits than less wealthy folks. For example, the rich are less likely to play games or tweet from their device. Rather, they prefer to read news and utilize travel and finance apps.

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University of Toronto Research Team Discovers New Quantum Encryption Method to Foil Hackers

A research team led by University of Toronto professor Hoi-Kwong has discovered a new quantum encryption method to foil "even the most sophisticated hackers." According to the U of T, quantum cryptography is a "foolproof way to prevent hacking." The research team says that the method ensures any attempt by an eavesdropper to read encoded communication data will lead to disturbances that can be detected by the legitimate users. 

"Photon detectors have turned out to be an Achilles' heel for quantum key distribution (QKD), inadvertently opening the door to subtle side-channel attacks, most famously quantum hacking," wrote Dr. Charles Bennett, a research fellow at IBM and the co-inventor of quantum cryptography.

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3DOntario Launches, 3D a $227B Worldwide Industry by 2016

Major parties in Ontario's entertainment industry have come together to form 3DOntario, which is a 3D and Stereoscopic Expertise (glasses-free 3D) and Solutions Portal.

There is far more to 3D than meets the average person's perception of 3D—I explained the difference between typical 3D and augmented reality or experiences a couple weeks ago.

However, an emerging technology called high frame rate replaces the 100-year standard 24 frames per second video production technology with higher numbers. It will not only increase the quality of 3D, but utilize high resolution screens like your high-definition or 4K television to more of their potential. It will allow producers to shoot more compelling content for your increasingly cross-screen television watching.

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No Worries, Canada: SR&ED is here to stay

There was much sturm und drang in the Canadian technology community running up to this week’s federal budget. The Jenkins reports and hints from the government had many wondering if the SR&ED program, a major source of funding for tech companies would be cut.

But when the smoke cleared, any changes made were essentially fine tuning of the program. Not only is SR&ED here to stay, it is now being made simpler and more predictable. The overall program will be a bit smaller but more focused and easier to claim for technology companies.

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Kids Love iPads – But Must Not Overuse Them, Experts Warn

The iPad was touted by Apple as being "magical." If any consumer is apt to take that description literally, it would be a child. To a kid, the iPad is just about the coolest thing ever. It's a thousand games in one, for starters, and the whole touchscreen factor is an incredible novelty for curious hands.

But the saying "too much of a good thing" applies here. Experts suggest that, while the iPad can be an educating and liberating toy for children to learn and explore with, their time on the device must be restricted.

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The Traditional Office is Changing: Employees Want to Work Remotely but Can They Be as Productive?

Employees want the ability to work from anywhere—but bosses aren't convinced the productivity is there. According to Microsoft Canada's Flexible Workspaces survey, just one-quarter of bosses believe their employees are more productive when working remotely versus in the office. However, 55% of employees believe they are more productive. 

The good news, though, is that 42% of bosses support remote working arrangements for their employees. Having the right technology helps: 95% of bosses and 90% of employees say it's very important to have the same capabilities when working remotely as in the office.

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Do Just 20% of Employees Actually Want BYOD in Their Workplace?

Bring Your Own Device. A play on the timeliness BYOB party mantra, BYOD is sweeping corporations worldwide. After decades of using company-bought, company-owned, and company-controlled pagers and phones, today's workforces are demanding to bring in and use their personal smartphones instead.

Or are they?

A new report by IDC found that half of all organizations in Australia and New Zealand are planning to deploy formal BYOD policies within the next 1.5 years. And yet, IDC's Next Generation Workspace Ecosystem research found that just 20% of employees want to use their own device for work.

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Enterprise to Account for 30% of All Tablet Sales by 2016, Canadian Research Firm Says

Tablet adoption in the enterprise space continues to pick up steam. Canadian research firm TechSci has gone so far as to say the enterprise will account for nearly one-third of all tablet sales in the US by 2016.

According to TechSci, the global tablet market will be worth almost $80 billion within four years, boasting a compound annual growth rate of about 35%. In North America, the CAGR will be lower, at roughly 25%, with 30% of that being driven by the enterprise.

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