Summary: Four Canadian Tire stores in BC violated PIPA by using facial recognition technology without authorization. Stores failed to notify customers, demonstrate reasonable FRT use, and obtain consent. Recommendations made for privacy management improvement and tightening biometric technology regulations. A recent investigation has revealed that four Canadian Tire stores in British Columbia used facial recognition...
Summary: Tesla app now enables mobile trip planning with route, battery status, and Supercharging details. App update includes route transfer to car and US Tesla Insurance claims scheduling. Update allows phone key pairing without a key card Tesla updated its iOS app today to version 4.20.69 (of all days) and added a feature that’s been...
Canada's Minister of Innovation, François-Philippe Champagne, has sent a letter to the CEOs of Bell, Telus, Quebecor, and Rogers, urging them to address the lack of mobile service coverage in Toronto's subway system. This issue has raised public safety concerns, as many riders are unable to access mobile services while traveling on subway lines. "Canadians...
SpaceX has announced the expansion of its Starlink Maritime service, making high-speed satellite internet available to boats of all sizes, not just commercial vessels, reports Tesla North. According to SpaceX's updated website, boats can now experience download speeds of up to 220 Mbps while at sea, with monthly plans starting at $329 CAD and a...
Summary: Google is compromising on AI ethics in its rush to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, claim employees The accelerated development timeline has left insufficient time for addressing potential harms. Employees feel disempowered and frustrated as ethical concerns are overshadowed by the company's competitive goals. As Google races to catch up with OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT,...
Summary: Nintendo's Indie World Showcase announced over 20 indie games coming to the Switch in 2023 and beyond, including the reveal of Blasphemous 2. Shadows Over Loathing, a slapstick RPG, is set to release on the Nintendo eShop today. Other highlighted games include Mineko's Night Market, My Time at Sandrock, and a free update for...
Summary: Meta plans mass layoffs across various companies such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reality Labs Around 4,000 jobs are reportedly at risk, say unnamed sources Part of Zuckerberg's 2023 efficiency plan to trim spending Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is preparing for another mass round of layoffs, sources working at the...
Netflix is making waves in Canada with its new ad-supported plan and paid password sharing initiative. In their Q1 2023 letter to shareholders released on Tuesday, the streaming giant highlighted the success of these endeavours in the Canadian market. The ad-supported plan, which offers a more affordable option for subscribers, has been a hit. Engagement...
Summary: Apple is creating various software for its mixed-reality headset, including games, fitness, and collaboration tools. The headset will be unveiled in June and go on sale later, priced at $3,000. The company hopes to attract users with unique apps, eventually making the headset an iPhone replacement. Apple is working diligently to create a comprehensive...
Summary: A judge dismissed the privacy watchdog's claim against Facebook in the Cambridge Analytica case. The watchdog failed to prove Facebook did not obtain valid consent or adequately protect users' information. The scandal involved the "This is Your Digital Life" app and was jointly investigated by the federal privacy commissioner and his B.C. counterpart. A...
Withings has announced the release of Body Smart, the latest addition to their smart scale lineup. In 2009, Withings introduced the world's first smart scale, and today, the company continues to advance the market with the new Body Smart. Equipped with Withings Precision Technology, this entry-level scale combines multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), precision weight...
The first Google foldable device, the Pixel Fold, is said to make its announcement on May 10, 2023, at the Google I/O developer conference, according to a leaker. Jon Prosser from Front Page Tech said on Monday morning the Google Pixel Fold will be announced on May 10, the same day pre-orders will become available,...
