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Chinese Hackers Stole US and Canadian Medical Data for a Year Without Anyone Noticing
A sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign bypassed security for over a year to steal sensitive AI, military health, and medical research from U.S. institutions.
UK Bans Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram for Under-16s
The UK government is banning social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for children under 16 to protect their mental health and curb online harm.
iOS 26.6 Beta 2 Is Here. Don’t Expect Any New Features Though
Apple has released the second betas of iOS 26.6 and more. Here's what available for developers right now to download and test: iOS 26.6 beta 2 (Build: 23G5043d) iPadOS 26.6 beta 2 (Build: 23G5043d) macOS 26.6 beta 2 (Build: 25G5043d) tvOS 26.6 beta 2 (Build: 23L5744d) visionOS 26.6 beta 2 (Build: 23O5743c) watchOS 26.6 beta...
Canada’s Kids Social Media Ban Hides a Bigger Secret. One Person Could Control the Entire Internet
The federal government's social media ban for kids in Bill C-34 is grabbing all the headlines, but University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist says the more important story is what else the bill creates: a powerful new government body that could have more influence over the daily online lives of Canadians than almost any...
CRTC Puts Bell and Telus on Notice Over Shifty New Wireless Fees [u]
The CRTC has again sent formal warning letters to both Bell and Telus on the same day its ban on activation and switching fees took effect (back on Friday, June 12), demanding answers about new charges the regulator believes may violate the new rules. CRTC Director of Social and Consumer Policy Nanao Kachi sent the...
Fox Is Buying Roku for $22 Billion. Here’s What It Means for Streaming
Fox has agreed to acquire Roku in a deal valued at approximately $22 billion US, combining Fox's live sports and news content with Roku's massive streaming platform. Under the terms of the deal, Fox will pay $160 US per share, split between $96 in cash and the rest in Fox Class A common stock. Roku...
Apple Reportedly Has Three Unannounced iOS 27 Features in Development
Apple still has three iOS 27 features it has not yet announced, according to the latest from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple Drops New AirPods Pro 3 Ad Featuring Vini Jr. to Highlight ANC
The 30-second ad shows Vini Jr. dancing to a song viewers are unable to hear. Instead, viewers hear the noisy environments, highlighting the buds' ANC.
Foldable iPhone and Touch-Screen MacBook. Apple’s Betas Just Confirmed Both Are Coming
Apple's iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas are quietly laying the groundwork for two of the company's most anticipated new products: a foldable iPhone and a touch-screen MacBook. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recapped the clues buried in the first beta as seen by many developers, and they're pretty hard to dismiss as coincidence. Foldable iPhone The...
The US Govt Yanked Anthropic’s Top AI Models Offline. Here’s What It Means for Canada
The US government has ordered AI company Anthropic to shut off access to two of its latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns. The directive, issued Friday evening, forces Anthropic to disable both models for all customers globally, including foreign national employees working inside the company. It's a sweeping move...
Google Just Brought Its Beloved Flight Simulator to the Web. Here’s How to Try It
Google has brought its classic flight simulator to the web version of Google Earth, making it available to anyone with a browser without needing to download anything. To try it out, open Google Earth in your browser, head to the tools menu, and launch the simulator from there. You can fly over photorealistic satellite imagery...
Confused by Your Telecom Bills? The CRTC Is Working on a Fix for Canadians
The CRTC is launching a public consultation (yes, another one) today with the goal of rolling all of its consumer protection rules into one unified code covering internet, cellphone, home phone, and TV services. Right now the rules for each of those services exist separately because they were each developed at different times. The problem...