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Amazon’s Checkout-Free ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech Debuts in Canada

Amazon Canada has introduced its checkout-free Just Walk Out technology in two Canadian sports arenas, aiming to enhance the fan experience by eliminating the need to stand in line to pay for food and beverages. The technology launched at Scotiabank Saddledome, home of the NHL's Calgary Flames, on September 29, and more recently at Scotiabank...

Liberal-NDP Coalition Halts ArriveCan App Probe After 30 Minutes

Federal Auditor-General Karen Hogan announced the expansion of her ongoing investigation into the costly ArriveCan app, following new allegations of misconduct originally reported by The Globe and Mail. Hogan expressed disappointment that government officials did not inform her of a related RCMP investigation, a fact she learned through media coverage. The announcement came during an...

Amazon Devices and Alexa Updates for October 2023

On September 20, 2023, Amazon held its annual Devices and Services hardware announcement at its HQ2 campus in Arlington, Virginia. The event showcased AI-powered enhancements for Alexa and Amazon's smart home ecosystem, signaling the next generation of devices aimed at transforming home interactions. Here's an overview of what's available as of October 2023: Entertainment Devices...

$54M ArriveCan App Under RCMP Investigation Over Scandal Claims

Conservative MP John Williamson, chair of the public accounts committee, has announced an emergency meeting for Thursday to hear from Auditor-General Karen Hogan and Deputy Auditor-General Andrew Hayes regarding the status of the ArriveCan app audit, reported the Globe and Mail earlier this week. The House of Commons is currently on recess for Thanksgiving. The...