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Apple TV+ Announces Holiday Special with Ted Lasso Star Hannah Waddingham

Apple TV+ has just announced “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” a new, musical holiday special starring Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham. Produced by Done + Dusted, the same team behind Apple’s hit “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” this marks the first holiday special for Waddingham. This year's musical holiday special will feature dazzling performances...

Google’s Bard Can Now Help You Code

Summary: Google Research updates Bard with programming capabilities, including code generation, debugging, and explanation. Bard now supports over 20 programming languages, such as C++, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript. This AI tool aims to accelerate software development, inspire innovation, and help users tackle complex engineering challenges. Google has announced an update to Bard, their...

Twitter Removes CBC’s ‘Government-Funded’ Label–Possibly by Mistake [Update]

Yesterday, the CBC along with the ‘Global Task Force’, consisting of other national media broadcasters from other countries, demanded Twitter remove the “government-funded media” label and replace it with “publicly-funded media”. The CBC deemed the “government-funded media” label as misleading, claiming it suggested the broadcaster’s editorial independence was influenced by the federal government. Now, it...

Apple is Creating an iPhone Journaling App, Says Report

Apple is reportedly developing a journaling app that will be included for free for iPhone, reports the Wall Street Journal. The app is code-named “Jurassic” and will help users track their daily activities, thoughts, and mental well-being, according to sources. This move apparently aligns with the company's increased focus on mental and physical health technology,...

You Can Now Watch ‘Suga: Road to D-Day’ on Disney+

If you’re a K-Pop fan, you can now stream BTS Star Suga's new documentary "Suga: Road to D-Day” on Disney+ Canada. The documentary provides an exclusive glimpse into the creative journey behind SUGA's latest solo album. Following collaborations with renowned artists like Coldplay, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Halsey, BTS' SUGA embarks on a quest...

Twitter Removes Legacy Verified Checkmarks, But Some Remain for Free

Twitter made it clear they were removing legacy verified checkmarks from profiles today, and the company did just that. The move pushes Twitter users towards the Twitter Blue service that costs $10 CAD per month, or $105 CAD per year ($8.75/month) when purchased on the web (it’s more expensive on iOS and Android due to...

Canadian Tire Caught Using Facial Recognition Without Permission [VIDEO]

Summary: Four Canadian Tire stores in BC violated PIPA by using facial recognition technology without authorization. Stores failed to notify customers, demonstrate reasonable FRT use, and obtain consent. Recommendations made for privacy management improvement and tightening biometric technology regulations. A recent investigation has revealed that four Canadian Tire stores in British Columbia used facial recognition...