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Amazon Debuts ‘Hey Disney’ Voice Assistant for Echo Devices
Disney has introduced "Hey Disney!", an Alexa companion available exclusively in the US, offering a plethora of Disney character-themed features. With this new 'magical' assistant, users can engage with stories, play games, check the weather, set timers, and more, all through interactions with beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse, Rocket and Groot, Dory, and C-3PO....
Instagram Broadcast Channels Rolling Out Globally
Meta-owned Instagram has launched a worldwide rollout of its new feature, broadcast channels, aimed at enhancing the way creators engage with their followers. The feature was first announced back in February and only available in the U.S. at launch, but now expands worldwide, rolling out over the "coming weeks." Broadcast channels serve as a one-to-many...
Uber Eats Launches Sustainable Packaging Pilot in Canada
Uber Eats has debuted a new pilot in Toronto and Vancouver aimed at mitigating the challenges of single-use plastic waste. New pilot programs in collaboration with Suppli, a Toronto-based firm, and Reusables.com in Vancouver, position Uber Eats as the first delivery tech company to actively support a shift towards sustainable packaging within the wider restaurant...
$250 Million Lawsuit is Being Filed Against Twitter for Copyright Violations
A music publishing organization, representing 17 publishers, is suing Twitter for $250 million over copyright violations.
Apple TV+ Series ‘Silo’ Gets Renewed for Season Two
Apple TV+ original series 'Silo' has been picked up for a second season ahead of the finale of its inagural debut.
FedEx Canada Launches Electric Delivery Fleet
FedEx Express Canada has launched its inaugural fleet of 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles, ready to start in select cities across the nation. The ceremonial event was attended by Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and...
Here are Gmail Features Powered by AI to Try
Gmail is set to make email composing more user-friendly than ever with the roll-out of a new AI-powered feature called "Help me write," according to an announcement made at this year's Google I/O conference. This addition is the latest in a suite of AI-powered tools that have been introduced over the years, enhancing user experience...
Google Maps Expands Immersive View to New Cities and More
Google Maps is set to enhance its user experience with the expansion of its Immersive View feature to more cities and landmarks, the introduction of a more streamlined way to navigate, and a handy update to the Recents feature on the desktop version of the platform. These new updates were announced by Christina Tong, Senior...
Samsung Announces Galaxy Watch Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications
Samsung is taking a significant step towards enhancing heart health monitoring with the introduction of IHRN feature to its Health Monitor app.
Google Shares 13 Ways to Customize Your Pixel Phone’s Look
Here are 13 custom settings you can use to fine-tune the appearance, sound, and functionality of your Pixel phone and make it reflect your style.
Sonos to Lay Off 130 Employees Amid Financial Challenges
Sonos, announced on Wednesday its decision to lay off approximately 7% of workforce, resulting in the termination of around 130 employees.
Volkswagen EV Factory to Now Cost Canadians Over $16 Billion
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) announced today that the special deal with Volkswagen, to set up an electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario, will set the federal government back by approximately $16.3 billion over the next decade. This new estimate overshadows the government's original figures by billions, which originally accounted for a $700 million...