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Bryan Adams Slams Trudeau’s Cancon Rules: “Music is Global”
Canadian music icon Bryan Adams has called on the Trudeau government to reverse its plans for regulating Canadian content (Cancon). In a video shared to Instagram on Thursday morning, Adams criticized the regulations proposed under the Online Streaming Act passed last year. He argued that the federal government aims to "penalize artists" for the multicultural...
YouTube Music to Get Rid of Free Background Play in Canada in July
Free YouTube Music users will lose access to the Canadian-exclusive ability to use background playback, starting July 8, 2024.
How to Watch Today’s PlayStation State of Play and What to Expect
PlayStation is hosting a new 30+ minute State of Play livestream on May 30 at 6PM ET/3PM PT.
Feds Want Secret Backdoors for Network Surveillance: Experts
Kate Robertson, a senior research associate, and Ron Deibert, director at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, have raised alarms about a federal cybersecurity bill that is set to progress through Parliament, writes the experts in an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail. The bill, known as Bill C-26, contains provisions that would allow...
All-New Apple TV+ Android App Might Be Coming, Hints Job Posting
Apple is actively recruiting a senior engineer to develop a television and sports app for Android, hinting at the company's plans to bring its TV+ service to the rival smartphone platform. According to a job listing published this week, Apple is looking for a candidate to lead the development of “fun new features” and build...
Lux Launches New ‘Kino’ App for Advanced iPhone Videography
Lux, a startup known for its acclaimed pro photography app Halide, has expanded its repertoire with the launch of a new video capture app, Kino.
Apple Pencil Pro Takes Center Stage in New ‘Worlds Made on iPad’ Ad [VIDEO]
The ad, set to the catchy tune "Concentrate" by Billy Lemos featuring Dua Saleh, shows the creative versatility of the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro.
OpenAI Establishes Safety Committee to Oversee AI Developments
The new Safety and Security Committee aims to provide critical guidance and recommendations on safety protocols for OpenAI's ambitious projects.
Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch for Kids Debuts, Not in Canada Yet
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Ace LTE, a connected smartwatch designed for children aged seven and up. This new device offers kids interactive 3D games on their wrists while giving parents peace of mind through calling, messaging, and location sharing. A connected smartwatch with a cellular connection means you can stay in touch with you...
Five More Ontario School Boards Sue Meta, TikTok and Snapchat
Five Ontario school boards and two private schools have filed lawsuits against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok. They accuse these platforms of creating unsafe and addictive products that harm students' mental health and disrupt their education. The statements of claim were submitted to Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School...
LEGO Debuts Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set
LEGO has announced The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set, a tribute to the iconic character from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series. This detailed set allows fans to recreate the Great Deku Tree from either The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. "Our...
Nomad Introduces Tracking Card for Effortless Wallet Tracking
Accessory maker Nomad has launched its new Tracking Card, designed to help users easily locate their wallets using Apple's Find My app. Priced at $62 CAD, the Tracking Card is notably slim and offers has one huge highlight: it’s rechargeable. The Tracking Card measures just 86mm x 54mm x 2mm, making it as thin as...