TTC's decades-old subway trains, most which date from the 1970s, will soon be replaced with shiny new trains by 2020. However, it's not just the trains that are being replaced. Much like their counterpart the self driving car, a new automated signalling system that can run without human input will drastically improve the lives of Toronto commuters.

You may have seen walking humanoid robots before, such as Honda’s ASIMO robot or Boston Dynamic’s Atlas. But with the latest developments in technology, today’s humanoid robots can do more than walk and pick up boxes—they can also perform backflips. Below is a viral video of a robot doing a backflip on YouTube:

In spite of the uncertain fate of NAFTA, the world’s largest free-trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico, Canada’s tech sector continues to thrive. Some may point to the nation’s favourable immigration policies used to attract highly-skilled foreign workers, while others point to factors like infrastructure, political stability, or a favourable taxation climate as primary reasons for this boon. Whatever the case may be, Canada is becoming a world leader in tech.

Robotics and automation can seem inaccessible at times to the vast majority of the population. There is this illusion that it is kept separate from everyday people and limited to science labs or high-tech industries. This is not the case though, and there are a number of companies working on products that will bring automation to your own home. They are hoping to revolutionize the way people relate to their homes and make living more convenient and efficient for everyone.