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WhatsApp for Kids Is Here: Parents Now Get Final Say on Contact Lists
WhatsApp is rolling out a new way for parents to get their pre-teens onto the app without giving them full rein. The new parent-managed accounts are designed for kids under 13, letting them message and call while giving parents the final say on who they are actually talking to. The setup process requires having both...
Loblaw Forces Customer Logout Following New Network Data Breach
Loblaw has notified customers that it is currently investigating a cyberattack on its IT network. The company confirmed that a "criminal third-party" gained access to a portion of its system and made off with basic customer information, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. As a result of the breach, Loblaw has triggered a security...
Google Launches Gemini AI Features for Chrome Users in Canada
Google has officially expanded its latest suite of browser-based artificial intelligence tools to Canada, bringing Gemini in Chrome to desktop and iOS users starting today. The update, powered by the Gemini 3.1 model, introduces a side panel assistant designed to help users process information and complete tasks without ever having to switch tabs. This rollout...
Apple’s New MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 MacBooks and More Now Available in Canada
Apple’s latest lineup of hardware is officially available across Canada starting today, March 11, 2026. Pre-orders from last week should be delivered by today, so have fun waiting by the door for your UPS delivery. The launch is headlined by the all-new MacBook Neo, which enters the market as Apple’s most affordable laptop to date...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series is Now Available in Canada
Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is officially launching today, March 11th, in Canada, starting at $1,249.99.
LEGO and Nintendo Tease New Mario Sets for 2027
LEGO is teasing a new batch of Super Mario sets, on their way to release sometime in 2027
Competition Bureau Warns Scammers are Now Using AI Fakes of Politicians to Scam You
The Competition Bureau is warning Canadians to stay alert as fraudsters use increasingly realistic artificial intelligence to impersonate government officials and politicians. These high-tech scams are being used to drain bank accounts, hijack your personal data, and spread misinformation across the country. The most common tactic involves deepfakes, which are AI-generated videos or audio clips...
Google Gemini Embedding 2 Brings Better Image, Video Search
Google’s Gemini Embedding 2 is here. The new multimodal model improves how AI understands text, images, and video while cutting storage costs for developers.
Gemini March 2026 Update Automates Google Workspace
Google’s March 2026 update brings deep Gemini integration to Workspace, allowing AI to build spreadsheets, draft docs, and search Drive using your personal data.
Meta Acquires Moltbook AI Social Network
Meta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-style social network for AI agents. Founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr join Meta’s Labs to lead AI innovation.
Sonos CEO Confirms Apple TV Competitor Is Dead: Why ‘Pinewood’ Never Launched
Sonos has officially confirmed the existence and subsequent cancellation of its long-rumoured set-top box, codenamed Pinewood. In a new interview with Bloomberg, CEO Tom Conrad provided the first public acknowledgement that the company was developing a direct competitor to the Apple TV 4K before ultimately killing the project to focus on its core audio business....
Marshall Launches Kilburn III Portable Speaker in New Brown Finish
Marshall has officially expanded its portable audio lineup with the release of the Kilburn III in a new Brown colourway. Launched today, March 10, the neutral finish joins the existing Black and Cream options with design inspiration drawn from vintage recording studios and guitar wood. The Kilburn III is priced at $479.99 CAD and is...