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U.S. Doubles Canada’s Broadband Speed Benchmark with New Standard

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its annual assessment criteria for broadband internet rollout in the United States, significantly raising the benchmark for high-speed fixed broadband. This change is the first major revision since 2015, now sets the standard at 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 megabits per second for uploads,...

Google I/O Developer Conference Set for May 14

Google has announced its annual developer conference will take place in May of this year. The company launched a “break the loop” puzzle to let people guess when its I/O conference would take place and it has been revealed for May 14, 2024, taking place from its Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Developers can...

Netflix, CBC, APTN Launch ‘North of North’ Production in Nunavut

Today marks the launch of production in Nunavut for the comedy series 'North of North,' previously known as 'Untitled Arctic Comedy.' The series is co-commissioned by CBC and Netflix, in association with APTN. Its production is handled by Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment. The series features a notable cast, including Mary Lynn Rajskub, known...

Apple Acquires Canadian AI Startup Based in Waterloo

Apple continues to build up its artificial intelligence portfolio, as according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker has acquired a Canadian AI startup. Waterloo, Ontario-based DarwinAI was gobbled up by Apple earlier this year, say sources, with employees now joining the AI division of the Cupertino-based company. DarwinAI, known for its advancements in AI...

Feds Ordered a Secret National Security Review of TikTok

In September 2023, the federal Liberals ordered a national security review of China-based TikTok, a move not publicly disclosed at the time, reports The Canadian Press. A spokesperson for Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told The Canadian Press, “This is still an ongoing case. We can’t comment further because of the confidentiality provisions of the Investment...

Tubi Canada Just Added Over 200 Movies to its Library

Ad-supported streaming service Tubi, owned by Fox, has expanded its movie library in Canada. Tubit says it has expanded its movie catalogue with over 200 new movies from new content deals with NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery. “The growth of Tubi's film library allows viewers to go deep into the movies they...

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in Canada: Starts March 20

Just when you thinking about the next Amazon shopping event, a new one is coming your way next week. Amazon announced today the first-ever Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 20-25, beginning next Wednesday at midnight PDT (3am EDT). Here’s a teaser of the sales you can expect in Canada: Up to 25% off...