Stories by Austin Blake

Microsoft Copilot has announced it has joined forces with Suno, a leading AI-based music creation platform, aiming to revolutionize musical creation.

Google has announced an antitrust settlement of $700 million USD ($937 million CAD) with various U.S. state attorney generals, a move that underscores its commitment to evolving Android and Google Play amidst ongoing competition and regulatory feedback, it said in reaction to the decision. This development follows a recent trial where Google expressed disappointment over...

Peter Russell-Clarke, a senior industrial designer who has been with Apple for nearly two decades, has recently left the company, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A key figure from the Jony Ive era, Russell-Clarke was instrumental in the hardware design of Apple's primary products and played a significant role in shaping the aesthetic of Apple's headquarters...

Qualcomm has announced bold claims about its new Snapdragon X Elite PC chip, asserting it to be 21% faster than Apple's latest M3 series chips.

CMG claims it possesses the ability to capture ambient conversations through embedded microphones in devices like smartphones and smart TVs.

The Canadian internet landscape faces a potential upheaval with Bill S-210, known as the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act, moving closer to becoming law. Dr. Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, has voiced serious concerns about the bill's implications for...

Instagram has announced a handful of proactive safety tools designed to safeguard creators from unwanted interactions and enhanced transparency.

Apple has expanded its accessory offerings with the introduction of a standalone USB-C MagSafe charging case for the AirPods Pro 2. Previously available only with the purchase of AirPods Pro 2, the standalone case is now being sold for $129 in Canada via the online Apple Store. Customers can expect deliveries in the first week...

Apple has quietly altered its privacy policy, now necessitating a judge's order to disclose users' push notification information to law enforcement.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), once the pinnacle event in the gaming industry, has officially come to an end, marking the end of an era. Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), confirmed the closure of the event that had been a central showcase for the U.S. and global video game...

PlayStation has just announced the launch of PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up today, offering a personalized review of your 2023 gaming accomplishments.

Tesla has announced its largest purpose-built flagship service centre and showroom in North America is destined for Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, to be located at 950 Raymur Ave. Beedie, a prominent local developer in Vancouver, B.C., will lead the construction of this two-storey, 120,000-square-foot flagship Tesla Centre. The facility is designed to offer a comprehensive range...