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Amazon to Unveil AI-Powered Alexa at Feb. Event, Says Report

Amazon is preparing to launch a new AI-powered version of Alexa, with executives set to make a final decision at a “Go/No-go” meeting on February 14, according to people familiar with the matter and internal documents seen by Reuters. Sources say the new Alexa will be smarter, capable of remembering user preferences, making personalized recommendations,...

CBC News App Sees Traffic Surge Rivalling Trucker Protest Levels

Canadians turned to the CBC News app in record numbers following the initial announcement of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and energy on February 1. As the federal government responded and tensions escalated, mobile users flooded the app for live updates, making it one of the busiest days in CBC News' digital history, said the...

Parks Canada’s Amazon Buy-In Backfires Amid Quebec Backlash

Parks Canada has reversed a decision encouraging its employees to use Amazon Business for purchasing office supplies, following backlash over the timing of the message. Amazon last month pulled out of Quebec entirely. In a statement to CTV News, the federal agency said “the email that went out yesterday regarding the Amazon Business program for procurement...

Fizz TV Launches in Quebec with Promotional Pricing

Fizz has officially launched Fizz TV, a fully digital and customizable TV service available to its Internet members in Québec. Back in May of last year, we told you Fizz TV was coming from Videotron. The TV service later launched in beta in Quebec in the summer, and now it has expanded to everyone. “The...

Google Says Gemini 2.0 AI Models Now Available for Everyone

Google has rolled out major updates to its Gemini AI models, enhancing their speed, intelligence, and accessibility for developers and users. The updated Gemini 2.0 Flash, known for its speed and low latency, now combines quick processing with the ability to solve more complex problems. It’s available through the Gemini app, Google AI Studio, and...