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Feds Pour $2 Billion into AI, Declare Canada is an AI Leader
The federal government plans to spend up to $2 billion to build up the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This funding is part of the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy announced today, which Ottawa claims will to expand access to advanced computing technology needed for AI development. What’s the spending breakdown of taxpayer dollars? First,...
Amazon Breaks Records with Biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday Yet
Amazon’s Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday shopping event from November 21 to December 2 was its biggest yet, breaking records in sales and the number of items sold. According to the retailer earlier this week, customers "saved billions" during the 12-day event, which featured huge discounts across popular categories like Electronics, Toys, and Beauty....
X Removes Timestamp and Edit History of Posts
X (formerly Twitter) has reportedly disabled the edit history of posts as well as timestamps of edits.
Xbox Year in Review 2024 Now Available, Highlighting Gaming Stats
Microsoft has released its ' Xbox Year in Review'. Here's how to find your own curated recap.
You Can Now Buy Amazon’s New Kindle Scribe in Canada (2024)
Back in October, Amazon announced an all-new Kindle lineup in Canada for 2024. The company’s premium and top-of-the-line Kindle Scribe—which lets you write on the screen with a stylus—received a new update, in the form of new white borders and a paper-like texture, to bring a more natural feel when you’re writing, taking notes and...
CRTC Wants to Change How You Shop for Internet Plans—What’s Next
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking for public feedback on whether Internet providers should display standardized labels for their plans. These labels, like nutrition facts on food, would show details like price and speed, making it easier for Canadians to compare options. Are we just super bad at shopping for internet and...
You Can Now Drive with Nate Bargatze on Waze
Fans of comedy and navigation can now enjoy a new driving experience with Waze, as comedian Nate Bargatze lends his humor to the app's navigation.
Google Unveils Veo and Imagen 3 AI Models on Vertex
Google has announced two advanced new generative AI models, Veo and Imagen 3, designed to revolutionize video and image creation.
Apple Targeting Smart Home Market with Display-Enabled HomePod
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is doubling down on its smart home ambitions with plans to release a HomePod equipped with a built-in display.
OpenAI’s 12 Days of Livestreams Begin Tomorrow
OpenAI has announced an exciting series of events called the “12 Days of OpenAI,” promising a lineup of significant product launches and AI demonstrations.
Beck Taxi Criticizes Toronto’s Proposed Cap on Rideshare Drivers
Beck Taxi's has issued a statement in response to Toronto's proposed rideshare driver cap.
Spotify Wrapped Available Now, Taylor Swift Named Canada’s Most Streamed Artist
Spotify has once again launched its annual Wrapped with a new AI-powered feature.