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watchOS 9.6.1 Download for Apple Watch Now Available

Apple has released watchOS 9.6.1 for download for Apple Watch on Tuesday, which fixes some bugs. The update is 114MB for the Series 8. According to the release notes, Apple says the watchOS 9.6.1 update fixes an issue that prevents access to motion data for apps that use the Movement Disorder API to track tremors...

Google Photos Revamps ‘Memories’, Now Powered by AI

Google Photos has launched an updated "Memories" view, aiming to offer users a more organized and interactive experience. The platform now utilizes artificial intelligence to chronologically categorize users' significant moments, making it easier to view your photo memories from the past. The new Memories view ensures that users' cherished recollections do not disappear after viewing....

YouTube Music Launches ‘Samples’ Feature

YouTube Music has announced the addition of a new feature called "Samples" today. The tool aims to spotlight segments of fresh music, providing listeners with a glimpse of new and unique tracks tailored just for them. The new "Samples" feature, harnessing the power of the world's most extensive collection of music videos, promises to dive...

Feds Give Extra $10.3 Million to Bell for NL Internet Project [Update]

The federal government has added more money to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote areas, particularly in Newfoundland. Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), on March 24, 2022, the governments of Canada and Newfoundland jointly announced a $22 million investment, with Bell Canada to deploy high-speed internet. This project is set to benefit 1,000...

Tesla Reveals New Model S/X in Canada That’s More Affordable

Tesla has debuted a new Model S and Model X Standard Range in Canada and the U.S., which are more affordable. These models are designed to give consumers a taste of Tesla's signature performance without the premium cost of the Long Range and Plaid versions. For Canadians, the Model S Standard Range is priced at...

iPhone 14 Feature Helps Save Ontario Woman in Major Car Crash

21-year-old rising musician Hannah Ralph is fighting for her life after a major car accident on Road 130 near Markdale in Ontario (about 2 hours northwest of Toronto by car). Quick thinking by her iPhone 14's Crash Detection feature proved pivotal in dispatching immediate help to the accident location, reports South Grey News. Ralph, a...

Feds Quietly Begin Consultation on AI Tech Like ChatGPT

The Liberal government has started work on a voluntary code of conduct for generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, though the move was inadvertently revealed ahead of schedule. A representative for Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne confirmed the consultation process after an accidental post appeared on the government's “Consulting with Canadians” website, which was...

Quebecor Refusing to Pay Rent at Legislature

Montreal-based telecom and media giant, Quebecor, has announced it will no longer be paying rent at the provincial legislature. The monthly rent of $8,448 is for its political journalists' office in the National Assembly, the province’s legislative building. Annually, this amount accumulates to more than $100,000 before tax. Quebecor, which owns media entities such as...

Netflix Gaming Beta Expands to Mac, TV and PCs in Canada

Netflix, after introducing mobile games in the fall of 2021, is taking a significant step forward in its gaming journey. The streaming giant announced today that it's rolling out a limited beta test for its gaming service to a select group of members in Canada and the UK. This move will allow members to play...

Amazon Launches AI-Powered Review Highlights

Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation: AI-generated customer review highlights. This feature aims to simplify the shopping experience by providing a brief overview of product reviews. Last year, the e-commerce giant saw 125 million customers leaving nearly 1.5 billion reviews and ratings, or about 45 reviews every second. With the growth of generative AI, Amazon...