Digital Innovation Hub

06/13/2017

Agincourt Library just opened up their very own Digital Innovation Hub. Located on the main floor, the space has 2 Ultimaker 3D printers, Apple and Windows computers with the Adobe suite and more. Also excited to announce the opening of the Green Screen Production space on the 2nd floor. Contact Hub staff for more info.

Agincourt, 155 Bonis Avenue, Toronto, M1T 3W6, ON, 416-396-8943

05/20/2017

Learn More about Your Internet Privacy
See the FREE screening of the Movie doc
" Black Code " Lifting the Lid off the Internet

All are Welcome for this coming
Thursday May 25, 2017 6:30 - 8:00 PM
at the Toronto Parkdale Library Auditorium
then
Join us directly following the screening
for Toronto's own
CryptoParty at the HackLab's studio ( 1266 Queen St. W )

Ask questions & learn more options to take back your privacy online.

04/24/2017

Lock Down Your Digital Privacy

Take back control of your personal information online, and secure your digital lives.
We are happy to announce Digital Privacy workshops are happening now at select branches across the Greater Toronto Area. So, if you are worried about identity theft, concerned about who might be following you on the Internet, or you simply want to keep your private affairs private, then sign up now and learn the habits, and technologies that will help you.
Classes are currently available at Cederbrae, Parliament, Albion, Parkdale, and Fort York Branches, with more happening in the months to come! Sign up online or call the local branches listed
• Click the link below for other upcoming dates for classes at other library branches to Sign up for future Digital Privacy Workshops
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
/search.jsp?Ntt=Lock+Down+Your+Digital+Privacy+

In addition,TPL is pleased to partner with HackLabTO and TorontoCrypto
to bring you a special screening of Black Code,
in which Toronto-based documentary
filmmaker Nicholas De Pencier
• examines the complex global impact that the internet has had on matters of free speech, privacy and activism.

Check out the movie doc
" Black Code: "
Lifting the Lid off the Internet

Thu May 25, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at the Parkdale Library Auditorium

• Join us directly following the screening
for Toronto's own CryptoParty
• at HackLab's studio (1266 Queen St W)
and learn the options available to take back your privacy online.

Screening is free and all are welcome.

For more information,
contact Jonathon Hodge at 416 393-7192, or [email protected]

02/26/2017

March Break Robot CLASSES
For Kids ages 10 to 15.

Your registration covers the workshop for both days of classes part 1 & 2
: Wed March 15 and Thu March 16
call
the Digital Innovation Hub: 416-393-7007.
at the Toronto Reference Library
Hurry because these limited spots
are filling up fast so call Digital Innovation Hub: 416-393-7007...... & register today ASAP to get a spot for your kid.

Wednesday Mar 15, 2017 - Thursday Mar 16, 2017
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
120 mins
Toronto Reference Library Browsery
Learn how to program
and customize a simple robot
using Arduino.

This two day program covers the construction and coding
of a self navigating robot.
No previous programming experience required.

Library Robot Kits, and laptops will be provided
for use during the workshop.

Open to ages 10 to 15.

One registration
covers both days:
Wed March 15 and Thu March 16

Online registration is required for this class
and space is VERY limited.

Click on the link below – then click on the Register Link to Save Your Spot
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT283931&R=EVT283931

02/12/2017

Intel’s Project Alloy – the untethered Virtual Reality (VR) headset
-Totally self contented – wireless -(No external devices needed)
https://www.cnet.com/videos/intels-project-alloy-is-a-vr-headset-worth-waiting-for-ces-2017/

https://newsroom.intel.com/chip-shots/intel-unveils-project-alloy/

No sensors in the room, no cables, and vision processors strapped to your face, not the computer next to you: today, Intel showed off its first version of the Project Alloy headset, a new wearable computer that it describes as its foray into “merged reality” — a combination of virtual reality mixed with augmented reality. In this case, it will deliver both video content that will immerse you, and augmented reality that will project images of some of that content directly into whatever room you happen to be in.

Project Alloy will start to ship in Q4 of this year, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced during a keynote at CES in Las Vegas . This is a relatively quick turnaround for a headset and project that was only made public in August of this year.

02/05/2017

2017 CES Intel presents a World of Virtual Reality Experiences
https://vimeo.com/intelpr/review/198142592/fcf1c60837
Check out Intel’s Project Alloy
–an all in one merged reality headset
– no computer or external hardware needed for your virtual reality experience

• Get your own Virtual Reality Experience (booking is required )
• at Your Scarborough Civic Centre Library
• – Digital Innovation Hub
– at 156 Borough Drive ,
this February 21st 2017
from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
– call 416- 396 – 3599
to setup your own Virtual Reality Experience time

Intel kicked off CES 2017 with a news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, that showed off amazing experiences that its technology makes possible. Brian Krzanich,…

12/08/2016

Get the Virtual Reality Experience

Have some fun… Try it to see what the hype is all about by giving it a try .
At the Digital Innovation Hub at your Scarborough Civic Centre Branch All you require is your Toronto Library card
And
to call
the Hub at the Scarborough Civic Centre Branch
to schedule a time on Thursday,December 15th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm .

Each participant will have 15 minute to explore from our selection of VR programs and games.

Space is limited, so hurry book your time now,
Please email ([email protected])

Or Phone us 416-396-3617 or 416-396-3599
to get Your Virtual Reality (VR) Experience

See & experience what drawing is space in a 360 degree space is all about and then walk through it !!


or some Virtual Reality (VR) gaming

Booking is Required. So Call ASAP
cos spots are going fast ..
You want to be included & join in the fun of learning the New Tech of Today
Enjoy !!.
This monthly program will explore various VR titles as a hands on introduction to VR.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT270017&R=EVT270017

11/08/2016

Some of the NEW stuff coming from Microsoft’s shown at their October 2016 Event – Windows 10, Surface Studio, Paint3D, Creator’s Update and More. New toys
Enjoy

https://youtu.be/kpmTSQyET2A

https://youtu.be/SNeVaadNHg8

At the Microsoft event in New York City, the company announced a Surface Book PC, new Paint 3D app, updated Surface Book, and more. Subscribe: https://goo.gl...

10/23/2016

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/332-design-for-the-good-the-bad-and-everything-in-between-1.3810355/when-it-comes-to-books-size-matters-1.3810550

The BOOK Train for the Library . The New York Public Library (NYPL) organizing some four million books by size, to save the library 40 per cent in space.

When someone requests a specific book, they look up its barcode, which tells them the exact coordinates of the book's location in the stacks. Then a robotic cart is dispatched along the railway to retrieve the book, and it is delivered to the scholar's hand -- fast.

"From the underground storage area to the main reading room, which is the furthest point, it's a little bit less than five minutes," Gerry says.

Storage space solution uses size, not subject to organize collection.

10/14/2016

Thought you would be interested to see this video on voice activated camera, for videos and photo taking .. note the newest GoPro with be coming out with their own version of this. Tech Innovation on the move to make it easier.

Enjoy

https://youtu.be/y6PXbbeIvJI

09/21/2016

Customize shoes!!

With the rise of new technologies, fashion startups are changing the way we shop.

09/21/2016

Makerbot releases it's latest printer the 6th Generation, also known as Replicator +.