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Apple Moves Veteran Exec to Fix Siri, Revamp AI Efforts: Report

Apple is making big changes to improve Siri and its artificial intelligence efforts, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Kim Vorrath, a company veteran with 36 years at Apple, has been moved to the AI and machine learning team, reporting to AI chief John Giannandrea. Vorrath is known for handling tough projects like the original iPhone...

Amazon Under Fire: Minister Tries to Talk Tough on Quebec Exit

Amazon's decision to shut down seven distribution centres in Quebec, affecting over 1,900 jobs, has sparked sharp criticism from Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Champagne expressed disappointment over the closures and urged the company to reconsider, shared the minister on...

New on Paramount+ Canada: February 2025

Paramount+ Canada announced this morning the new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2025. Highlights include the second season of the Yellowstone prequel, '1923', set for February 23. Other shows include the season 2 premiere of School Spirits, which was filmed in Vancouver. The Sherlock Holmes series Watson debuts this month...

Epic Covers Apple Fees to Boost iOS Game Store in Europe

Epic Games is taking some big steps to expand its mobile game store, focusing on iOS devices in Europe, thanks to regulatory changes under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The plan includes the launch of a free games program, starting with Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee. Epic plans to cover...