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REMI Network

Smart phone innovation speeds up infection testing

Researchers at Washington State University have developed portable laboratory on a phone that they claim works almost as well as clinical laboratories in detecting common viral and bacterial infections.

REMI Network

Survey reveals in-store mobile shopping habits

As traditional retailers look for ways to adapt to e-commerce competition, new research suggests shoppers are bringing online competition inside brick-and-motar stores. Market and consumer

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New app allows users to rent hourly workspaces

A new smartphone application, known as “Breather,” allows users to rent workspace in busy urban centres on an hourly basis, a concept only starting to gain momentum in Canada. Founders Julien Smith and Caterina Rizzi hope to capitalize on the growing trend of self-employed or work-from-home employees.