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Apple is reportedly finalizing a deal with Google to use its powerful Gemini large language model to help power a major overhaul of Siri

Google Maps is getting a major update powered by Gemini, its AI assistant, aimed at making navigation more conversational and context-aware. The rollout begins this month for Android and iOS users in the U.S., with Android Auto support coming soon. Canada sadly will have to wait for the next expansion. The update introduces a hands-free,...

The federal government plans to spend $55.4 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, to build a new National Public Alerting System (also known as Alert Ready), with another $13.4 million in annual funding to keep it running. Outlined in Budget 2025, the project aims to modernize how Canadians receive emergency alerts about natural disasters,...

Sony has rolled out a major update for its PlayStation Portal handheld, adding official support for cloud streaming of PS5 games for PlayStation Plus Premium members. The update, available starting November 5 at 6 p.m. PT, brings several new features and user interface changes. The new feature lets Premium subscribers stream select PS5 games directly...

Epic Games and Google have jointly asked a California judge to approve a major settlement that would reshape how Android’s app store operates, ending years of courtroom battles between the two companies (via Reuters). In a filing dated November 4, 2025, Epic and Google said the deal “would allow the parties to put their disputes...

The Nintendo Store app is available to download on iOS and Android, letting players make console and game purchases.

Herschel Supply and Heinz Canada are launching a limited-edition ketchup red luggage collection, starting at $335.

Ottawa is once again promising cheaper cellphone and internet bills for Canadians, this time through new competition measures outlined in today’s Budget 2025, shared by Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet. But after years of similar pledges, it’s unclear whether this latest plan will actually lead to lower prices. The government admits what most...

OpenAI’s Sora app, which turns text prompts and images into realistic AI-generated videos, is now available for Android users in Canada, finally joining iOS users. Today’s Sora Android app also launches in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the U.S., and Vietnam. Sora lets users type a sentence or upload an image to create short, cinematic clips...

After releasing 26.1 software yesterday for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro, Apple is back at it again as 26.2 beta software is now available for developers. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26.2 beta (23C5027f) iPadOS 26.2 beta (23C5027f) tvOS 26.2 beta (23K5029e) visionOS 26.2 beta (23N5279e) watchOS...

Amazon is expanding the reach of its next-generation AI-powered assistant, Alexa+, by integrating it directly into the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android

A federal white paper has revealed that the federal government can’t fully control its own data as long as it relies on cloud services run by U.S. tech giants—despite Ottawa’s repeated claims about promoting “digital sovereignty.” The document, prepared for the Treasury Board, warns that Canada only maintains complete legal authority over government data if...