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Dropbox Discontinues Unlimited Cloud Storage Tier
Online data storage provider Dropbox has announced it is discontinuing its unlimited storage choice due to resource-intensive usage by a few customers.
Starbucks Testing ‘Scanless Checkout’ for Drive-Through Orders
The coffee giant is conducting an internal trial of "scanless pay," an innovative contactless checkout to streamline customer payments during drive-throughs.
Meta Unveils AI-Powered ‘Code Llama’ Language Model for Coding
Today marks a significant leap forward as Meta unveils Code Llama, a cutting-edge large language model capable of generating code from text prompts.
Apple Officially Endorses California’s Right to Repair Bill
In a groundbreaking development that heralds a major stride for the Right to Repair initiative, Apple has officially endorsed California's Right to Repair Bill.
CRTC Announces Online News Act Timeline vs Meta and Google
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday outlined how it will implement the Online News Act and the latter’s bargaining framework between Meta and Google. The basic timeline will be as follows: Fall 2023 The CRTC will hold a public consultation. The CRTC will also issue a call for proposals for an independent...
BC Transit Launches Tap Payments in Victoria with New App
BC Transit has partnered with Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) to launch its new automated fare collection system, Umo, in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The Umo mobile app for iOS and Android offers a modern rider experience by offering account-based ticketing, contactless payment methods, and an integrated travel companion app. Riders will be able to...
Trailer for ‘Flora and Son’ Debuts Ahead of September 29 Release on Apple TV+
Apple has released a trailer for Flora and Son, an upcoming Apple Original film, ahead of its theatrical and streaming debut.
Corsair Introduces Platform:6, Expandable Standing Desk
Corsair’s Platform:6 is a modular and expandable standing desk, perfect for gaming and content creators.
CBC Demands Meta Stop Following the Law and Unblock News
In response to the ongoing wildfire crisis, Catherine Tait, President & CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, has penned an urgent plea to Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, regarding the critical need for timely news distribution on Meta's platforms. Canada's Northern regions, including the Northwest Territories' territorial capital, Yellowknife, and parts of British Columbia,...
Developers Try Apple Vision Pro, Get Mind Blown
When Michael Simmons, CEO of Flexibits, the powerhouse behind popular apps like Fantastical and Cardhop, showcased Fantastical at the Apple Vision Pro labs this summer, the experience was transformative. “It was like seeing Fantastical for the first time. It felt like I was part of the app,” he remarked. Apple Vision Pro labs, since their...
Razer launching Kishi V2 Pro and Kishi V2 Xbox Edition Controllers
Razer is expanding its Kishi line by launching the Kishi V2 Pro Xbox-specific version of the mobile controller.
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon G Series for Next-Gen Handheld Gaming
Qualcomm has introduced the groundbreaking Snapdragon G Series designed to cater to the performance and feature needs of specialized gaming devices.