Stories by Austin Blake

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced a significant surge in carjackings within the city, marking over a 100% increase in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year. Statistics unveiled on Monday show a total of 68 carjackings since January 1, reflecting a 106% rise from the previous year. Demkiw...

Prime Video has announced "Beast Games” is coming, a reality competition series by YouTube sensation MrBeast. The show, drawing inspiration from MrBeast's successful YouTube format, will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a massive $5 million cash prize, the largest ever offered in television and streaming history. Set to host and executive produce the series, MrBeast...

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up for its biggest AirPods launch ever, with suppliers ready to begin production of the next generation of the popular earbuds. Unnamed sources claim that Apple plans to make between 20 million to 25 million units, an increase from previous launches. Production is set to start in...

Apple's research team has made a significant leap in artificial intelligence with new methods for training Large Language Models (LLMs). A multimodal LLM is essentially an advanced type of artificial intelligence that can understand and process different types of data, specifically text and images, at the same time, while then giving an answer based on...

The $60 million ArriveCan app scandal continues to get juicier by the week, as now, we’re seeing Kristian Firth from firm GC Strategies refuse to answer questions after being summoned to a committee. Firth was censured by the Commons Government Operations Committee for his refusal to reveal names associated with a lucrative contract for the...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its third fight test of its Starship rocket on early Thursday, after receiving clearance from the FAA yesterday. Starship is the biggest rocket ever made and consists of the Starship spacecraft itself with six Raptor engines and its Super Heavy rocket booster. This reusable transportation system is built to reach the...

Today marks the launch of production in Nunavut for the comedy series 'North of North,' previously known as 'Untitled Arctic Comedy.' The series is co-commissioned by CBC and Netflix, in association with APTN. Its production is handled by Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment. The series features a notable cast, including Mary Lynn Rajskub, known...

Apple continues to build up its artificial intelligence portfolio, as according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker has acquired a Canadian AI startup. Waterloo, Ontario-based DarwinAI was gobbled up by Apple earlier this year, say sources, with employees now joining the AI division of the Cupertino-based company. DarwinAI, known for its advancements in AI...

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill targeting China-based ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The legislation, if enacted, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a potential ban in the United States. The bill passed with majority in a 352-65-1 vote, signaling a tough stance against the popular social...

Uber has announced the launch of its new Emission Savings feature in the Uber app, ahead of Earth Month in April. The feature allows riders to see the impact of their choices by showing the emissions saved when opting for Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric. It includes a graphic illustration, making it easier for...

It’s that time of the year, when Hollywood comes together for the annual Academy Awards. The 96th Oscars are set to take place live on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Here’s how you can watch the 2024 Oscars live in Canada. For 2024, the 96th Oscars will take place at a new time of 4pm PDT/7pm...

Electric automaker Rivian today unveiled its R2 SUV, which is essentially sized like a Tesla Model Y and Honda CRV. The R2 is a midsize SUV that will have a starting price of $45,000 USD ($60,536 CAD roughly) and will seat five people. Reservations are available now for a refundable amount of $100 USD or...