Manitoba-made technology earns faith of investors across Canada - Winnipeg Free Press

Hearing Health & Technology Matters recognized the Eon hearing aid for its Hypersonic chip, AI-driven sound processing, and expanded Bluetooth connectivity platform. Phonak‘s Eon hearing aid has been named a 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator by Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), the company announced Oct. 2, 2026.

A student stands in the dark, admiring the artwork (Courtesy: Miranda Yee) At the center of Isabel Beavers’ “Hex Hexa: forget nothing, have no dreams” is artificial intelligence; the title itself is a playful reference to the technology’s functions and limitations. As AI becomes more capable of remembering and responding to us, Beavers’ exhibition asks why we place so much faith in it.

Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life. “Technologies like AI are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human,” said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University. Whether or not Christians engage conversations around these emerging technologies is a decision Schuurman says has significant stakes.  He says a technological agenda that’s driven by a faith in technology will lead to consequences, while a pessimistic suspicion of technology will lead to missed redemptive opportunities. “The stakes are high, and these conversations will proceed, with or without Christian voices,” said Schuurman. Schuurman and his colleagues at Calvin University believe the conversations must continue with Christian voices and they see immense value in them being led by voices from within the Reformed tradition – a tradition that’s been committed to engaging the intersection of faith and technology for centuries. “Our tradition calls us to both courage and curiosity about technology and human culture.