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Meta’s AI Power Move: Standalone App Dropping Soon, Report Says

Meta is getting serious about its artificial intelligence chatbot and plans to launch a standalone AI app in the next few months, according to unnamed sources, reports CNBC. This move is part of Meta’s bigger goal—to become the top player in AI by the end of the year, competing with OpenAI and Google’s parent company,...

OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet

OpenAI has started rolling out GPT-4.5, its most powerful AI model for chat, with Pro users gaining access first, followed by Plus and Team users next week, and Enterprise and Edu users the week after. The company said on Thursday that GPT-4.5 is a major step forward, offering a more natural and intuitive user experience...

Rogers, Bell Slam CRTC Rules—Netflix and Apple Push Back

Canada’s biggest media and telecom companies say outdated regulations are holding them back as traditional TV loses ground to streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+. Rogers and Bell are urging the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to ease its grip on the industry, arguing that current rules put them at a disadvantage compared...

CRTC to Google: Pay Up Again for the News Law You Already Fund

The CRTC has announced a new rule that requires big tech companies, including Google (well, only Google so far), to pay fees to cover the cost of overseeing the Online News Act. The decision, made on February 26, 2025, ensures that companies distributing news in Canada contribute financially to the regulatory process. In other words,...

Pokémon Day 2025: Every Major Announcement You Need to Know

Alrighty Pokémon fans, here's everything announced today from the company's Pokémon Day 2025 and its special livestream. The event marked the anniversary of the franchise’s debut on February 27, 1996 (that's 29 years!), and introduced major announcements, including a first look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, and updates to the Pokémon...