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Finalists Revealed for Amazon Canada’s 2025 First Novel Award
Amazon Canada and The Walrus have announced the shortlist for the 49th annual First Novel Award, spotlighting six debut Canadian authors. The winner will be revealed at a live ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, June 5, 2025, hosted by The Walrus executive director Jennifer Hollett. Special guest speaker will be acclaimed novelist Mona Awad, who...
Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller Launching June 26
Preorders for the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense controller launch on May 22.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Projected to Reach 15 Million in First Year
During its latest financial report, Nintendo states that it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 units.
GTA 6 Just Turned This ’80s Song Into a Spotify Sensation
Spotify says global streams of The Pointer Sisters’ 1986 track “Hot Together” spiked by a whopping 182,000% within two hours of Rockstar’s second Grand Theft Auto VI trailer release. According to an email sent to iPhone in Canada today, fans raced to replay songs featured in the highly anticipated preview. “Grand Theft Auto cuts through...
Square Launches New All-in-One POS App in Canada
Square introduces a unified Point of Sale app in Canada, combining industry-specific tools into a customizable platform to streamline business operations.
Apple Watch Shipments Decline 19% as Competitors Gain Ground
Apple Watch shipments fell 19% in 2024, contributing to the first-ever global smartwatch market decline; competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi saw significant gains.
OpenAI Wants to Take ‘Democratic AI’ Global
OpenAI on Wednesday revealed plans to invest in global artificial intelligence infrastructure as part of a new "OpenAI for Countries" initiative
Amazon Introduces Vulcan Touch-Sensitive Robot to Fulfillment Centers
Amazon unveils Vulcan, a touch-sensitive warehouse robot designed to enhance efficiency and reduce worker strain by handling 75% of items in fulfillment centers.
TeamLFG Joins PlayStation Studios to Redefine Multiplayer Gaming
Sony introduces TeamLFG, a new PlayStation Studios team from Bungie, focusing on community-driven multiplayer games in a mythic sci-fi universe.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Pro with Improved Coding Capabilities
Google on Tuesday released an updated version of Gemini 2.5 Pro that features significant enhancements in real-world coding capabilities and web app building
Macy Murdoch Season 2 Launches with Roblox Integration
The second season of Macy Murdoch, the tween-focused spinoff of Murdoch Mysteries, is now streaming on CBC Gem, YouTube, and TikTok—and it's gaining traction in an unexpected place: Roblox. As part of a wide-reaching discoverability campaign, Shaftesbury launched an immersive Roblox experience tied to the show’s storyline. Set inside the platform’s Teamwork Puzzles 2, the...
Netflix Overhauls TV Interface for the First Time in 12 Years
Netflix is rolling out a brand-new look for its TV app, aimed at making it easier for users to find something to watch. The redesign is the platform’s first major update since 2013. The company says the updated home screen features a cleaner layout, moving the main menu to the center of the screen and...