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X and LinkedIn Apps to Adopt Passkeys

X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn are in the process of integrating Passkeys, the new passwordless authentication standard. Developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium, Passkey aims to enhance online security and user convenience. It’s also supported by Apple and Google. Passkey employs public-key cryptography to establish a secure connection...

BMO Debuts Virtual Corporate Mastercards with Apple Wallet Support

Bank of Montreal (BMO) has teamed up with technology partner Extend to introduce a new feature for its Corporate Card clients, offering them the ability to create and send virtual cards for more efficient and secure payment management. The initiative aims to simplify the payment process for businesses, providing them with greater control over expenses....

iRobot Unveils New Roomba Combo j5+ and i5+

iRobot today announced the expansion of its 2-in-1 Roomba Combo lineup with the launch of the Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+ robot vacuum and mops. These devices offer a "swap and mop" feature, allowing users to easily switch between vacuuming and mopping functions with a simple bin change. "We’re meeting that demand by...

Feds, Ontario to Spend $219 Million for Rogers to Expand Rural Internet

The federal government and Ontario have announced a joint investment of over $219 million to expand high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across the province. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, and Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario made the announcement on Monday morning, joined alongside Kinga...

Apple’s iPhone 15 Reveal Coming Sept. 12, Says Gurman

We know that Apple usually holds their special events on a Tuesday and it’s coming down to the wire for the upcoming iPhone 15 series launch.  Earlier this month, Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman said Apple was said to hold its September iPhone event on September 12 or 13, but in his latest PowerOn newsletter today,...

New on Crave: September 2023

Bell Media’s Crave released on Friday its list of upcoming titles coming in September 2023. Highlights include the second season of Starz Power Book IV: Force, the 12th season of The Big Bang Theory and the movie premiere of John Wick: Chapter 4. Check out the list of what's new on Crave for September 2023...

Steve Jobs’ Handwritten Apple-1 Ad Sells for $175,759 USD

A handwritten advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer, penned entirely by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has been sold for a whopping $175,759 USD ($239,181 CAD), according to Boston-based RR Auction. The historic document provides a captivating snapshot into the early days of personal computing and the visionary mind of Jobs. The rough draft specification sheet for...