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The Hatters' Christmas Countdown

Here at MadHatter, we're big fans of celebrating the magic around us as often as possible. As we near one of the most magical times of the year, our team wanted to share all the things that get us excited for the holidays.

Back to School Tech 2018

As we approach the final few weeks of summer, students and parents are beginning to shop for back to school items. Along with a beloved backpack, awesome agenda, and some noise blocking headphones - check out the tech items listed below that will make returning to school a little more, exciting.   Bluetooth Speaker…

Firstnet: The Communication Asset for First Responders

Have you ever been at fireworks and or a concert and have not been able to get any reception? Well imagine paramedics, firefighters, and police officers experiencing the same thing when trying to evacuate an area or get someone to the hospital quickly in order to save their life. These are lags in communications are quite frankly something that…

What You Need to Know About the Dog Squad

Thanks to technology, police services have been able to run more efficiently as well as provide a safer environment for its police men and women. But what about their fellow dog officers? Well, just like any other police officers, technology has incorporated its way into helping K9 units, but in order to know more, you have to have a better…

Red, Blue, and Green? How Patrol Cars are Going Hybrid

  It is 2017 and everything that goes on in the world is usually done so while being environmentally conscientious. The push for eco-friendly development is a top priority more than it ever has been before. Ford has recently released a new police responder hybrid sedan, that is part of the 4.3 billion dollar movement in going green. A…

The Fight Against Fentanyl

Waterloo Region is one of many places throughout Canada and the United States that are experiencing a rise in the number of fentanyl related deaths at an alarming rate. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, it is similar to morphine as it is used professionally as a pain killer, except fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger depending on its…

Managing the Social Media Madness

Social media has revolutionized the way we conduct our business on a daily basis. Every inch of the cyber network has in some way, shape, or form, influenced the way you think and whether or not you realize it is a whole different story. There is overwhelming evidence that shows the effectiveness and downfall of social media, but if you learn…

Police Officer Protection: From Body Armor to Body Cameras

The job of a police officer is not for everyone, as it is a demanding on and off duty. There is a lot of training you must endure in order to have the skill set to sacrifice your life every time you put on your uniform. There are only small group of people that have what it takes to be a police officer. But even after all your training,…

How Crime Mapping is Making Communities Safer

Crime mapping has become incredibly popular as it is turning into one of many ways to successfully lower crime rates. For police services, crime mapping allows them to become more transparent in regards to the information that is shared to the public. For some communities, this has exponentially improved relations with the police. Initially,…

Earth Day 2017 - Environmental & Climate Literacy

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd since 1970. Each year a theme is selected in celebration of the earth and as a reminder that what we do, affects the planet we live on both positively and negatively. This year, the theme is environmental & climate literacy.    Earth Day is recognized worldwide, and dedicated to…

Tech Trends: 2017

As we reach exactly two weeks and one day into the new year -  it’s a friendly reminder that all time does is fly.   Remember your Walkman? Nintendo 64? First Apple product? Be it a desktop Mac or a hot pink iPod.    Take a look at these neat trends below occurring in the tech sphere.   Smart Home…

Christie Digital lights up #KWAwesome Community

If you want to get into the festive spirit this holiday season, you need to visit Kitchener City Hall. The site has been magically transformed into a #HolidayGreetingCardToTheCommunity thanks to Christie Digital.  The Kitchener-based company used projection mapping to display images on the building surfaces at the City Hall…

5 Apps that will save you money during the holidays

American Thanksgiving takes place this week and while Canadians celebrated this annual holiday back in October with our fair share of turkey, we can’t help but get excited about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the upcoming bargains. If you are preparing to make some purchases you will be pleased to learn about additional ways you can make your…

Salesforce's Spectacular Statement

Digital displays, engagements and interactions have been a priority for many big businesses recently, from engaging their own employees to appealing to their audiences. Salesforce's flagship location has gone the extra step by introducing a digital wall that displays a variety of videos to various…

How a mask gets media attention during The Us Presidential Election

As a public relations professional, clients often ask me what it takes to get media coverage. While this is not a simple question to answer, the best advice I have on how to get coverage is to put yourself in the journalists shoes. To do so, you need to understand their profession and what makes something ‘newsworthy.'   Related Chatter:…

Hello, Google Home

Recently, I have been enjoying the benefits of Siri. When I want to know if a store is open, the date a movie was released or confirm information my friends and I are discussing, I ask Siri for the answer.   We have Google Maps, Google Search, Google Mail and Google Earth and now, we welcome Google Home & Assistance into our homes …

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…

Tech Talks Small Biz #geekweekWr

Yesterday evening, Kitchener City Hall was full of small business owners and local tech companies who joined together to create conversation surrounding the importance of digital engagement. Trends, tips and an assortment of other topics were discussed, and the evening ended with a Q&A and one-on-one Meet the Expert with panel experts and…

Cool Klio Cinemagraphs

Have you ever thought you saw something that is supposed to be still, move? Cinemagraphs are an emerging trend in digital art. Unique, custom, cool, intriguing and entertaining - the new wave of art is inspiring and attractive in workplaces and homes.    Get out GIF, there's a new illusion in town.    A…

iPhone Camera Features That Every Photographer Uses

Nowadays, we are increasingly being bombarded by new technology and features. Sometimes so much we just can’t keep up with it and end up not using devices to their full potential. As soon as we are a little familiar with a device, there is a new one around the corner. Most of us don’t think twice and ended up upgrading within the first year.…