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Netflix CEO Says AI Can Make Movies ‘10% Better’
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says using artificial intelligence isn’t just about saving money—it could actually make movies better. Speaking during the company’s Q1 earnings call, Sarandos responded to a question about how fears around AI in Hollywood seem to be fading. He pointed to recent comments by renowned Canadian director James Cameron, who suggested AI...
Robot vs. Human: Only One Bot Finishes Half Marathon in China
Image via @Cstechbeat In a first-of-its-kind half-marathon held in Beijing, 21 humanoid robots joined thousands of human runners in a public demo of China’s ambitions in robotics, reports The Wall Street Journal. Is this the future we've been waiting for? The event was pitched as a display of the country’s latest developments in humanoid tech—but...
EU Postpones Fines for Apple, Meta Amid U.S. Trade Disputes
The European Commission has postponed its anticipated decisions on penalizing Apple and Meta for violations of the DMA.
Apple Loses Market Share in China as Xiaomi Surges Ahead
Apple has experienced a setback in the Chinese smartphone market during the first quarter of 2025, according to IDC.
Strava Expands Coaching Capabilities with Runna Acquisition
Strava, the global leader in fitness tracking, has announced the acquisition of Runna, renowned for its personalized training plans.
Apple’s AI Writing Tools Blocked in Facebook, Instagram Apps
Apple's advanced AI-powered Writing Tools, a key feature of its Apple Intelligence suite, are absent from Meta's iOS applications.
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Pricing in Canada: Mario Kart World is $109.99
Nintendo today announced its Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off in Canada and the U.S. on April 24, 2025. This new date comes after the original pre-order date was delayed due to U.S. tariffs. Today we also found out the official MSRP pricing for Switch 2 games in Canada, in particular premium titles made by...
Google Offers Free Gemini Advanced for Students—But Not in Canada
Google is giving students free access to its top AI tools (Gemini Advanced and NotebookLM Plus) and bonus cloud storage—but only in the U.S. for now. Students who sign up before June 30, 2025, can access the offer through to the end of spring 2026 finals. That’s over one year of free Gemini Advanced for...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders in Canada Start April 24: Here’s Pricing
Nintendo has announced Switch 2 pre-orders will start in Canada on April 24 (and the USA too). This comes after a delay hit the next-gen console due to U.S. tariffs. According to Nintendo, the company said today, "We apologize for the retail pre-order delay. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their...
Instagram’s New Blend Feature Creates Custom Reels For You and Friends
Instagram is rolling out its new 'Blend' feature, allowing users to create custom feeds for Reels for you and your friends.
Twisted Metal Season 2 to Premiere July 31st on Paramount+ in Canada
Twisted Metal is confirmed to be returning to Paramount+ in Canada on July 31st.
New on Disney+ Canada: May 2025
Disney+ Canada has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in May 2025. Highlights include Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, which is an all-new anthology series, plus David Blaine Do Not Attempt, which is a six-part documentary series, as well as the debut of the second...