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Competition Bureau Warns Scammers are Now Using AI Fakes of Politicians to Scam You
The Competition Bureau is warning Canadians to stay alert as fraudsters use increasingly realistic artificial intelligence to impersonate government officials and politicians. These high-tech scams are being used to drain bank accounts, hijack your personal data, and spread misinformation across the country. The most common tactic involves deepfakes, which are AI-generated videos or audio clips...
Google Gemini Embedding 2 Brings Better Image, Video Search
Google’s Gemini Embedding 2 is here. The new multimodal model improves how AI understands text, images, and video while cutting storage costs for developers.
Gemini March 2026 Update Automates Google Workspace
Google’s March 2026 update brings deep Gemini integration to Workspace, allowing AI to build spreadsheets, draft docs, and search Drive using your personal data.
Meta Acquires Moltbook AI Social Network
Meta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-style social network for AI agents. Founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr join Meta’s Labs to lead AI innovation.
Sonos CEO Confirms Apple TV Competitor Is Dead: Why ‘Pinewood’ Never Launched
Sonos has officially confirmed the existence and subsequent cancellation of its long-rumoured set-top box, codenamed Pinewood. In a new interview with Bloomberg, CEO Tom Conrad provided the first public acknowledgement that the company was developing a direct competitor to the Apple TV 4K before ultimately killing the project to focus on its core audio business....
Marshall Launches Kilburn III Portable Speaker in New Brown Finish
Marshall has officially expanded its portable audio lineup with the release of the Kilburn III in a new Brown colourway. Launched today, March 10, the neutral finish joins the existing Black and Cream options with design inspiration drawn from vintage recording studios and guitar wood. The Kilburn III is priced at $479.99 CAD and is...
Epic Games Hikes Fortnite V-Bucks Prices to ‘Help Pay the Bills’: Here are the Changes
Epic Games has announced a big shift in the Fortnite economy, revealing that V-Bucks prices will increase later this month (your kids better start collecting more pop cans every month). The company pointed to rising operational expenses as the primary reason for the change, which is set to take effect on March 19. "The cost...
Sonos Launches ‘Play’ Speaker and Era 100 SL: Here’s Canadian Pricing
Sonos expanded its lineup today with the launch of the Sonos Play and the Sonos Era 100 SL. The new hardware marks a shift back toward the company’s modular roots, following a difficult year defined by software app struggles and the launch of the Ace headphones, said the company today. "Much of consumer tech promises...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Private Matters
The first time I had seen Samsung's new Galaxy S26 Ultra, it was lauded as the next big agentic AI phone. It's designed to meet your daily needs and habits, making your life easier. After spending two weeks with the device, going hands-on with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, I think it's unfair to only recognize...
Google Photos Now Lets Users Toggle Between AI Search and Fast Search
Google is rolling out an update to the Photos app, letting users choose between using AI search and the classic fast search.
TikTok Canada Saved: New Deal With Feds Keeps Offices Open for Good
TikTok Canada has reached a major agreement with the federal government that will keep its local operations and jobs in place. Since opening Canadian operations in 2020, the company has grown to a point where more than 16 million Canadians now use the platform every month to be entertained, learn something new, and build their...
Apple Studio Display XDR Reviews: The 120Hz 5K Dream Is Finally Here
Apple’s new Studio Display XDR officially hits stores this Wednesday, March 11, and the first wave of reviews published today confirms that it is the most significant leap for Mac monitors in years. While the high price tag remains a focal point (starting at $4,499 in Canada), professionals are calling it the "holy grail" for...