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Minister Calls for Regulation of Meta Following News Ban Loophole

In response to reports that users have found loopholes to share news on Facebook and Instagram despite the company's news ban, Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has called for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The Online News Act, which requires tech giants to compensate news...

Google Pixel Feature Drop December 2023: Gemini Nano Debuts

Google announced today a new software update for Pixel devices featuring various AI-powered features and enhancements. Alongside these updates, Google introduced Gemini Nano, a new AI model specifically designed for on-device tasks, which is now available on Pixel 8 Pro. Below is a summary of the Pixel Feature Drop for December 2023... Pixel 8 Pro...

Google Bard Coming to Canada ‘Soon’; Gemini AI Model Unveiled

Google has unveiled Gemini on Wednesday, a highly sophisticated AI model featuring multimodal reasoning capabilities, set to significantly upgrade its Bard chatbot service (that's not available in Canada). Gemini, designed in three variants - Ultra, Pro, and Nano - caters to diverse platforms from data centres to mobile devices. The initial phase of Gemini's integration...

Meta and IBM Lead Formation of the AI Alliance

Meta and IBM have established the AI Alliance, a collaborative network of over 50 founding members. The new group which includes the likes of AMD, Intel, Dell, Oracle, Red Hat, Cornell University, Dartmouth, and many others, is dedicated to advancing open, safe, and responsible AI. “We believe it’s better when AI is developed openly –...

What’s New in iOS 17.2 RC: Features and More

Earlier today, Apple made its Release Candidate (RC) version of iOS 17.2 and more for developers and public beta testers. This update, alongside the RC versions for iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, tvOS, and HomePod OS 17.2, brings some new features and bug updates. Apple has also rolled out iOS 16.7.3 RC for...

CBC, Radio-Canada to Cut Jobs Amid $125 Million Budget Shortfall

CBC/Radio-Canada has revealed significant job and program cuts in the upcoming year are on the way. This move comes as a response to an anticipated $125 million budget shortfall for the 2024–2025 fiscal period, according to the public broadcaster on Monday. The organization it is facing challenges in the Canadian media landscape, including escalating production...

Discord Rolls Out Major Update for iOS and Android

Discord has rolled out a series of significant updates to its mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The updates, largely influenced by user feedback, aim to elevate the overall user experience. The new features introduced in the latest update are designed to streamline user interaction and enhance functionality. Check them out below: Separated...