Takara Small
@takarasmall.bsky.social
I talk and write about tech for a living @ CBC (Canada’s public broadcaster) and the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
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Long Covid is common - ~1 in 5 people have it, and it's on the rise. Reinfections add to the burden. It's the most common chronic condition in children.
Actual coverage on this at last from CBC
Actual coverage on this at last from CBC
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Long Covid is common - ~1 in 5 people have it, and it's on the rise. Reinfections add to the burden. It's the most common chronic condition in children.
Actual coverage on this at last from CBC
Actual coverage on this at last from CBC
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The latest episode of our podcast hosted by @takarasmall.bsky.social explores how misinformation takes hold and why we're all vulnerable to it. Guest @caulfieldtim.bsky.social discusses the attention economy on social media and how algorithms incentivize misinformation for clicks.
🎧 cira.ca/podcast
🎧 cira.ca/podcast
May 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The latest episode of our podcast hosted by @takarasmall.bsky.social explores how misinformation takes hold and why we're all vulnerable to it. Guest @caulfieldtim.bsky.social discusses the attention economy on social media and how algorithms incentivize misinformation for clicks.
🎧 cira.ca/podcast
🎧 cira.ca/podcast
The internet never forgets, but who makes sure it remembers? Join me for a powerful conversation with two internet pioneers who helped shape the web as we know it. I'll dive into digital preservation--from forgotten websites to rare audio recordings--and why our digital history may quietly disappear
May 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The internet never forgets, but who makes sure it remembers? Join me for a powerful conversation with two internet pioneers who helped shape the web as we know it. I'll dive into digital preservation--from forgotten websites to rare audio recordings--and why our digital history may quietly disappear
In conversation with Andrew Peterson, head of YouTube Canada, about all things online, AI and the future of Canadian content.
See you at Hot Docs! Make sure to say ‘hi’!
See you at Hot Docs! Make sure to say ‘hi’!
April 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In conversation with Andrew Peterson, head of YouTube Canada, about all things online, AI and the future of Canadian content.
See you at Hot Docs! Make sure to say ‘hi’!
See you at Hot Docs! Make sure to say ‘hi’!
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📣 We're hosting a special panel in Vancouver on May 28 at 5 PM! Join @brewster.kahle.org, @ianmilligan1.bsky.social, @takarasmall.bsky.social as we dive into Canada’s role in the fight to avert the digital dark age.
Tickets: $15
#WebPreservation #InternetArchive #CanadianArchives #DigitalMemory
Tickets: $15
#WebPreservation #InternetArchive #CanadianArchives #DigitalMemory
In Honour of Canadian Web Preservation
A Panel Discussion on Preserving the Web’s Memory. Join us for a conversation with Ian Milligan & Brewster Kahle, moderated by Takara Small
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April 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
📣 We're hosting a special panel in Vancouver on May 28 at 5 PM! Join @brewster.kahle.org, @ianmilligan1.bsky.social, @takarasmall.bsky.social as we dive into Canada’s role in the fight to avert the digital dark age.
Tickets: $15
#WebPreservation #InternetArchive #CanadianArchives #DigitalMemory
Tickets: $15
#WebPreservation #InternetArchive #CanadianArchives #DigitalMemory
Back on the BBC World News Service (and streaming around the world) to talk about the Canuck consumer trend that has captivated some British locals.
This week we're talking about the Buy Canadian trend and the apps helping consumers (like Buy Beaver, Maple Scan and more) do it.
Full show on BBC
This week we're talking about the Buy Canadian trend and the apps helping consumers (like Buy Beaver, Maple Scan and more) do it.
Full show on BBC
April 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Back on the BBC World News Service (and streaming around the world) to talk about the Canuck consumer trend that has captivated some British locals.
This week we're talking about the Buy Canadian trend and the apps helping consumers (like Buy Beaver, Maple Scan and more) do it.
Full show on BBC
This week we're talking about the Buy Canadian trend and the apps helping consumers (like Buy Beaver, Maple Scan and more) do it.
Full show on BBC
Back in Ottawa (that’s Canada’s capital for my American friends or the geographically challenged). This time for the National Angel Capital Organization conference – more tech, more VCs, and yes, more demos!
#Ottawa
#CapitalCity
#NACOC2025
#VentureCapital
#TechConference
#Startups
#AngelInvesting
#Ottawa
#CapitalCity
#NACOC2025
#VentureCapital
#TechConference
#Startups
#AngelInvesting
April 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Back in Ottawa (that’s Canada’s capital for my American friends or the geographically challenged). This time for the National Angel Capital Organization conference – more tech, more VCs, and yes, more demos!
#Ottawa
#CapitalCity
#NACOC2025
#VentureCapital
#TechConference
#Startups
#AngelInvesting
#Ottawa
#CapitalCity
#NACOC2025
#VentureCapital
#TechConference
#Startups
#AngelInvesting
Not exactly how I pictured my debut at the Second City Comedy Club… but here I am, on stage at Ignite 2025!
The best part? I got to take a backstage tour and see where Canadian alum like Mike Meyers, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara got their start.
#SecondCityComedyClub
#TechAndLaughs
The best part? I got to take a backstage tour and see where Canadian alum like Mike Meyers, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara got their start.
#SecondCityComedyClub
#TechAndLaughs
April 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Not exactly how I pictured my debut at the Second City Comedy Club… but here I am, on stage at Ignite 2025!
The best part? I got to take a backstage tour and see where Canadian alum like Mike Meyers, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara got their start.
#SecondCityComedyClub
#TechAndLaughs
The best part? I got to take a backstage tour and see where Canadian alum like Mike Meyers, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara got their start.
#SecondCityComedyClub
#TechAndLaughs
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Explore the internet's highs and lows in this captivating podcast. Host @takarasmall.bsky.social, with producer Kevin McAnena, delves into Canadian broadband, covering affordability, accessibility, safety, and more across six insightful episodes.
March 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Explore the internet's highs and lows in this captivating podcast. Host @takarasmall.bsky.social, with producer Kevin McAnena, delves into Canadian broadband, covering affordability, accessibility, safety, and more across six insightful episodes.
Yes...my BBC segment kicked off with a moose call. Why? Because if you're going to talk Canadian democracy, might as well go full north. 🇨🇦🦌
Full video is online, but here's a snippet of our chat about — what’s at stake, what voters are watching and why this moment matters. #DemocracyWithAntlers
Full video is online, but here's a snippet of our chat about — what’s at stake, what voters are watching and why this moment matters. #DemocracyWithAntlers
April 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yes...my BBC segment kicked off with a moose call. Why? Because if you're going to talk Canadian democracy, might as well go full north. 🇨🇦🦌
Full video is online, but here's a snippet of our chat about — what’s at stake, what voters are watching and why this moment matters. #DemocracyWithAntlers
Full video is online, but here's a snippet of our chat about — what’s at stake, what voters are watching and why this moment matters. #DemocracyWithAntlers
Another year at the CIX Summit, joining some familiar journalists from other outlets to talk tech with VCs, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders.
April 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Another year at the CIX Summit, joining some familiar journalists from other outlets to talk tech with VCs, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders.
I had the absolute best time organizing and welcoming some friends from the NYT, Globe, Post, CTV, etc. to a lil gathering of media friends and folks.
Starting off 2025 with real community building in mind. Thank you Soho House for partnering and providing a space for drinks, music and talks.
Starting off 2025 with real community building in mind. Thank you Soho House for partnering and providing a space for drinks, music and talks.
April 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I had the absolute best time organizing and welcoming some friends from the NYT, Globe, Post, CTV, etc. to a lil gathering of media friends and folks.
Starting off 2025 with real community building in mind. Thank you Soho House for partnering and providing a space for drinks, music and talks.
Starting off 2025 with real community building in mind. Thank you Soho House for partnering and providing a space for drinks, music and talks.
Popped by Pinterest’s offices not so long ago and the world will be painted cherry this year says Pinterest.
A lot of surprising picks because, honestly, who could have predicted that pickle and cherry martinis would be trend of the year? 🍒🥒
#cherry #pickle #style2025 #tech #toronto
A lot of surprising picks because, honestly, who could have predicted that pickle and cherry martinis would be trend of the year? 🍒🥒
#cherry #pickle #style2025 #tech #toronto
April 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Popped by Pinterest’s offices not so long ago and the world will be painted cherry this year says Pinterest.
A lot of surprising picks because, honestly, who could have predicted that pickle and cherry martinis would be trend of the year? 🍒🥒
#cherry #pickle #style2025 #tech #toronto
A lot of surprising picks because, honestly, who could have predicted that pickle and cherry martinis would be trend of the year? 🍒🥒
#cherry #pickle #style2025 #tech #toronto
Starting the year by reflecting on the seven deaths I've experienced in the last five years—including a parent, grandparents, and godparents—might not seem uplifting, but it's an important topic. In my latest, I explore how AI is being used to digitally resurrect the voices and lives of the dead.
January 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Starting the year by reflecting on the seven deaths I've experienced in the last five years—including a parent, grandparents, and godparents—might not seem uplifting, but it's an important topic. In my latest, I explore how AI is being used to digitally resurrect the voices and lives of the dead.
Feeling like the top tech geek 👑 in the country—and the biz — because our CIRA show was just named best tech podcast in the country!
Thanks for tuning in and making this possible. Who knew all those late-night interviews (and caffeine runs) would pay off?!
Thanks for tuning in and making this possible. Who knew all those late-night interviews (and caffeine runs) would pay off?!
December 28, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Feeling like the top tech geek 👑 in the country—and the biz — because our CIRA show was just named best tech podcast in the country!
Thanks for tuning in and making this possible. Who knew all those late-night interviews (and caffeine runs) would pay off?!
Thanks for tuning in and making this possible. Who knew all those late-night interviews (and caffeine runs) would pay off?!
Back on the BBC World News Service tonight.
Tariffs, national postal strike and tax-free holiday shopping 🛍️ in one hour.
See you soon ✌🏾
www.bbc.com/news/world
Tariffs, national postal strike and tax-free holiday shopping 🛍️ in one hour.
See you soon ✌🏾
www.bbc.com/news/world
World | Latest News & Updates | BBC News
Get all the latest news, live updates and content about the World from across the BBC.
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November 23, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Back on the BBC World News Service tonight.
Tariffs, national postal strike and tax-free holiday shopping 🛍️ in one hour.
See you soon ✌🏾
www.bbc.com/news/world
Tariffs, national postal strike and tax-free holiday shopping 🛍️ in one hour.
See you soon ✌🏾
www.bbc.com/news/world
Our first award nomination!
‘What’s Up With The Internet’ is nominated for Outstanding Technology Series and available
wherever you get your podcasts.
‘What’s Up With The Internet’ is nominated for Outstanding Technology Series and available
wherever you get your podcasts.
November 21, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Our first award nomination!
‘What’s Up With The Internet’ is nominated for Outstanding Technology Series and available
wherever you get your podcasts.
‘What’s Up With The Internet’ is nominated for Outstanding Technology Series and available
wherever you get your podcasts.
This week I talk about the great digital migration that everyone is talking about. While this isn’t the end of X (not even close) there is a reason why this move is making waves
PS I cant think of a better place to post my latest column about BlueSky then, well, BlueSky!
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
PS I cant think of a better place to post my latest column about BlueSky then, well, BlueSky!
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2024 at 4:20 AM
This week I talk about the great digital migration that everyone is talking about. While this isn’t the end of X (not even close) there is a reason why this move is making waves
PS I cant think of a better place to post my latest column about BlueSky then, well, BlueSky!
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
PS I cant think of a better place to post my latest column about BlueSky then, well, BlueSky!
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Guess who’s in the latest issue of @chatelainemag?
Thrilled to chat about VentureKids work to highlight women in STEM in the U.S. and Canada, a North American edit a thon partnership with California’s award-winning Elementary Institute of Science and more
chatelaine.com/living/wikip...
Thrilled to chat about VentureKids work to highlight women in STEM in the U.S. and Canada, a North American edit a thon partnership with California’s award-winning Elementary Institute of Science and more
chatelaine.com/living/wikip...
June 22, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Guess who’s in the latest issue of @chatelainemag?
Thrilled to chat about VentureKids work to highlight women in STEM in the U.S. and Canada, a North American edit a thon partnership with California’s award-winning Elementary Institute of Science and more
chatelaine.com/living/wikip...
Thrilled to chat about VentureKids work to highlight women in STEM in the U.S. and Canada, a North American edit a thon partnership with California’s award-winning Elementary Institute of Science and more
chatelaine.com/living/wikip...
Thrilled to add one of the BBC’s most popular morning radio shows to the list. #WakeUpToMoney
Reminder: You can also catch me regularly on BBC World News Service talking tech, which reaches 318 million people around the world. #ReppinCanada #Tech #TechReporter
Reminder: You can also catch me regularly on BBC World News Service talking tech, which reaches 318 million people around the world. #ReppinCanada #Tech #TechReporter
May 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Thrilled to add one of the BBC’s most popular morning radio shows to the list. #WakeUpToMoney
Reminder: You can also catch me regularly on BBC World News Service talking tech, which reaches 318 million people around the world. #ReppinCanada #Tech #TechReporter
Reminder: You can also catch me regularly on BBC World News Service talking tech, which reaches 318 million people around the world. #ReppinCanada #Tech #TechReporter
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I always wondered what it would’ve been like if I had taken the leap and attended university in the UK (instead of Canada). Now I’ll get to find out… sort of.
I’ll be at the University of Edinburgh talking tech for Global Alum Day alongside Dr Eve Poole (OBE) who wrote Robot Souls
I always wondered what it would’ve been like if I had taken the leap and attended university in the UK (instead of Canada). Now I’ll get to find out… sort of.
I’ll be at the University of Edinburgh talking tech for Global Alum Day alongside Dr Eve Poole (OBE) who wrote Robot Souls
May 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM
🙋🏾♀️
I always wondered what it would’ve been like if I had taken the leap and attended university in the UK (instead of Canada). Now I’ll get to find out… sort of.
I’ll be at the University of Edinburgh talking tech for Global Alum Day alongside Dr Eve Poole (OBE) who wrote Robot Souls
I always wondered what it would’ve been like if I had taken the leap and attended university in the UK (instead of Canada). Now I’ll get to find out… sort of.
I’ll be at the University of Edinburgh talking tech for Global Alum Day alongside Dr Eve Poole (OBE) who wrote Robot Souls
Made a lil trip to the New York Stock Exchange this week.
April 10, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Made a lil trip to the New York Stock Exchange this week.
Throughout February I got to meet and connect with a different type of entrepreneur: farmers.
One could argue that farmers are the *original* entrepreneur and face a lot of the same challenges other tech upstarts do … just without the Patagonia vests.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
One could argue that farmers are the *original* entrepreneur and face a lot of the same challenges other tech upstarts do … just without the Patagonia vests.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
March 15, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Throughout February I got to meet and connect with a different type of entrepreneur: farmers.
One could argue that farmers are the *original* entrepreneur and face a lot of the same challenges other tech upstarts do … just without the Patagonia vests.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
One could argue that farmers are the *original* entrepreneur and face a lot of the same challenges other tech upstarts do … just without the Patagonia vests.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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With Canada facing a looming disaster of having too few farmers as existing operators retire, some see young, racialized farmers as key to feeding Canadians into the future.
Young, skilled and ready to innovate, Black farmers are taking on Canada’s agricultural challenges
With Canada facing a looming disaster of having too few farmers as existing operators retire, some see young, racialized farmers as key to feeding Canadians into the future
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 15, 2024 at 1:49 PM
With Canada facing a looming disaster of having too few farmers as existing operators retire, some see young, racialized farmers as key to feeding Canadians into the future.
Hi @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, Working on a story about privacy and security. Is there a preferred email to message?
February 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Hi @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, Working on a story about privacy and security. Is there a preferred email to message?