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Reddit Files to Go Public, Will Let Top Users Buy IPO Shares

Reddit has officially filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, aiming for a New York Stock Exchange listing under the ticker symbol RDDT. This move positions Reddit as the first significant tech initial public offering (IPO) of the year and marks the first social media platform to go public since...

New on Disney+ Canada: March 2024

We’re close to March (and spring!) and that means another list of what’s new on Disney+ Canada. Highlights include the debut of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” on March 15, marking the streaming debut of her concert film, which has grossed over $260 million globally, making it the top-selling concert film of all-time. Also coming...

This is Google’s New Sign-In Page, Revamped for All Screens

For weeks Google has been teasing a new sign-in page and it’s finally here as of yesterday. According to Google, the new sign-in page has a battery layout for all screen types, including those with wide and large displays. The sign-in page now automatically adjusts to your screen size whether you’re on a computer, phone...

Cypher 007 on Apple Arcade Gets New Updates

The action-adventure game Cypher 007 on Apple Arcade has received new challenges and a player outfit for the game’s James Bond character. The Cypher 007 1.1 update, brings a series of new challenges and rewards, including a special desert outfit inspired by James Bond's look in "Quantum of Solace." The update features an all-new Challenge...

Chrome Debuts ‘Help Me Write’ AI Feature, Not in Canada

Google has rolled out a new feature in Chrome (the latest version M122), called "Help me write," aimed at letting you write things on the web much easier and faster. The feature is first available on Mac and Windows PCs in the U.S. and in English. Sadly, that mean it’s not available in Canada at...

Seneca Polytechnic to Create AI Tutor for Students with Microsoft

Toronto’s Seneca Polytechnic has announced a partnership with Microsoft to incorporate Azure AI technology into its educational offerings, in the form of an AI tutor for students and staff, in what will be a first in Canada. This upcoming AI tutor will bring personalized job interview simulations to enhance learning and job readiness among students....

Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs and More in New Google One Plan

Google has announced an expansion of its Google One AI Premium plan, introducing the integration of Gemini capabilities into Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Meet. This update is powered by Gemini Advanced and Google's 1.0 Ultra AI model aims to increase your productivity within Google's suite of products, integrated right into apps. Since its debut...

Waze Adds Kung Fu Panda as Your Voice Guide

Google’s Waze has launched a new feature allowing users to have Po, the iconic Kung Fu Panda, as their navigation voice, coinciding with the upcoming theatrical release of "Kung Fu Panda 4" on March 8. Po offers not just directions but also dining recommendations, wisdom, and mindfulness prompts to encourage patience and love towards other...

Google Launches ‘Gemma’ Open AI Models for Developers

Google has unveiled Gemma, a new suite of open AI models, designed to empower developers and researchers with state-of-the-art tools for building AI applications responsibly. These models are developed by Google DeepMind and various Google teams, drawing inspiration from the Gemini models and named after the Latin word for "precious stone," said the company on...

Reddit Signs Deal with Google to Train AI Models [Update]

Reddit has entered into a significant agreement with Google, allowing the search engine to use its website data for training artificial intelligence models. This deal, said to be valued at roughly $60 million USD annually, was confirmed by three individuals familiar with the negotiations, reports Reuters. The partnership highlights Reddit's strategic moves to diversify its...