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Chinese Hackers Hid in a Canadian Telecom for Months—Unpatched
A new federal government report says that Chinese government-backed hackers—known in the cybersecurity world as Salt Typhoon—broke into the network of a Canadian telecom company earlier this year. Chinese hackers used a known flaw in Cisco equipment (called CVE-2023-20198) to snoop around, change settings, and potentially spy on data flowing through the system, sometime before...
Yale Debuts Matter‑Enabled Smart Lock for Google Home
Yale has introduced its latest smart lock engineered specifically for the Google Home ecosystem and certified as the first “Google Home Preferred” lock.
How to Move Chrome Address Bar to the Bottom on Android
Google has quietly started rolling out a new feature for Chrome on Android, allowing users to relocate the browser’s address bar to the bottom of the screen.
ChatGPT App Hits 29.6 Million iOS Downloads in the Past 28 Days
Recent statistics from from Similarweb have revealed that OpenAI’s ChatGPT iPhone app was installed approximately 29.6 million times during the past 28 days.
Carney’s Border Bill Called a Trojan Horse for Mass Surveillance
Canada’s new border bill, known as Bill C-2, is being torn apart by critics who say it could become one of the most invasive surveillance laws in Canadian history. University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist says it’s “Lawful Access on Steroids,” warning the bill gives police and other authorities sweeping powers to demand personal...
Microsoft Xbox Layoffs Coming in Latest Cost-Cutting Move: Report
According to sources cited by Bloomberg, hundreds of roles will be eliminated as early as next week, primarily affecting Xbox’s sales and distribution teams.
NOMAD Leather Mag Wallet with Find My, MagSafe Now in Canada
Nomad has officially launched the Leather Mag Wallet in Canada. Designed for iPhone users, this MagSafe-compatible wallet securely snaps onto your device and includes built-in tracking through Apple’s Find My app—so if you ever misplace it, you can easily locate it. Crafted from vegetable-tanned Horween leather and framed with polycarbonate, the Leather Mag Wallet holds...
iOS 26 Beta 2 Makes Changes to Liquid Glass Control Center Amidst Complaints
Apple's iOS 26 Liquid Glass UI is now more opaque when using Control Center, thanks to the second software beta.
Google Earth Turns 20, Adds Time Travel and AI City Maps
Google Earth is marking its 20th anniversary with a couple of big updates that change how people explore the planet. Starting June 24, users will be able to access historical Street View imagery directly in Google Earth, letting anyone virtually time-travel through past views of cities and neighbourhoods. This feature became popular last year on...
Samsung Announces Galaxy Unpacked Event on July 9
Samsung has announced its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, with a likely reveal of its 'Ultra' foldable.
Amazon Just Made Prime Delivery Faster in Alberta: Here’s What’s New
Amazon has rolled out faster delivery options for Prime members in Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby areas in Alberta. Customers can now receive orders in as little as seven hours with Same-Day Delivery, or opt for Overnight Delivery for next-morning arrival—even on orders placed as late as 8:30 p.m. These faster delivery options were previously launched...
June Xbox Update Brings Copilot AI, Game Hubs, and More
Xbox’s June 2025 update has introduced Copilot for Gaming beta on mobile and has added a unified Steam & storefront library in Xbox PC app.