Uber Eats has debuted a new pilot in Toronto and Vancouver aimed at mitigating the challenges of single-use plastic waste. New pilot programs in collaboration with Suppli, a Toronto-based firm, and Reusables.com in Vancouver, position Uber Eats as the first delivery tech company to actively support a shift towards sustainable packaging within the wider restaurant...
Owners of Apple’s new 2023 Mac Pro powered by new M2 Apple Silicon may encounter an unexpected disconnection from their internal SATA drives after their Macs wake from sleep mode, Apple has confirmed (via MacRumors) in a support document, dated June 14, 2023. This can happen whether the device enters sleep mode automatically or is...
FedEx Express Canada has launched its inaugural fleet of 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles, ready to start in select cities across the nation. The ceremonial event was attended by Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and...
Google Maps is set to enhance its user experience with the expansion of its Immersive View feature to more cities and landmarks, the introduction of a more streamlined way to navigate, and a handy update to the Recents feature on the desktop version of the platform. These new updates were announced by Christina Tong, Senior...
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) announced today that the special deal with Volkswagen, to set up an electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario, will set the federal government back by approximately $16.3 billion over the next decade. This new estimate overshadows the government's original figures by billions, which originally accounted for a $700 million...
In response to apparently challenging regulatory and public policy conditions, Bell has announced it will be reducing its workforce by approximately 3% – a cut of 1,300 positions. The company is also set to close or sell nine radio stations, as part of its plan to "significantly adapt" its news delivery system, reports The Canadian...
Telus, in conjunction with École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) and Montreal's iBwave, a leader in indoor wireless network deployment, announced a partnership aimed at transforming the telecom and construction sectors using 5G technology. The collaboration involves the creation of a 5G laboratory at ÉTS, positioning it as an innovation and research hub for students, researchers,...
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that Google may have violated EU antitrust regulations in the advertising technology industry. The commission alleges that Google has been unfairly favouring its own online display advertising technology services, disadvantaging competing adtech service providers, advertisers, and online publishers. The adtech industry is essential for advertisers and publishers, providing digital...
Twitter has commenced the rollout of its latest emoji list for 2022, under its popular Twemoji style. The update, adding 31 fresh emoticons to its repertoire, encompasses a variety of themes, including the shaking face, the donkey, and the plain pink heart. This marks the first refresh of Twitter's Twemoji set since it transitioned to...
The Société de Transport de Laval (STL) and the Autorité Régionale du Transport Métropolitain (ARTM) in Quebec have announced that Interac Debit contactless payment is now accessible across all STL buses. The move marks the final stage of an ambitious research and development project initiated in 2017 to allow onboard credit and debit card payments...
Telus has attributed its pause in constructing the fibre optic network in St. Albert and other regions of Alberta to the federal government's ban on China's Huawei. The suspension raises concerns over the impact of such sanctions on the connectivity of smaller communities, reports The Globe and Mail. The delay prevents numerous St. Albert neighbourhoods,...
The latest feature drop for Pixel Phones, Pixel Watches, and Fitbit devices, boasting numerous helpful tools and updates, is officially live. The rollout to devices commenced today and will continue over the ensuing weeks. Pixel Phones will be receiving substantial updates, with a primary focus on safety and user experience. Users can utilize Google Assistant...
