Canada Open to Meta News Return, Minister Says
Federal Culture Minister Marc Miller says Canada remains open to discussions with Meta about restoring news content to Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Category : Technology
Toronto Café Hit by False Social Media Claims
A Toronto café has been implicated in a fabricated social media story alleging it refused service to straight patrons, using real photos of its owners to spread misinformation.
Meta's $135B AI Spending Surge for Superintelligence
Meta announces a 73% capital expenditure increase to $135 billion for 2026, focusing on AI infrastructure and personalized 'superintelligence' while forecasting strong revenue growth.
Microsoft Drops After Record AI Spending
Microsoft shares fell 4% as record $37.5B AI hardware spending raised investor concerns about returns, despite strong quarterly results exceeding expectations.
Meta Revenue Beats Estimates, Boosts AI Spending
Meta Platforms Inc. projects first-quarter sales of US$53.5-56.5 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts and enabling record AI investments.
Investors Defend Canada After Y Combinator's Exclusion Move
Silicon Valley accelerator Y Combinator's decision to stop backing Canadian-registered companies has prompted investors to defend Canada's startup ecosystem while calling for domestic improvements.
Ex-Ubisoft Halifax Workers Rally After Studio Shutdown
Former employees of Ubisoft Halifax are organizing a rally after the video game studio's unexpected closure, highlighting job losses and industry instability in Nova Scotia.
Google's AI Assistant Browsing for Users in Chrome
Google introduces auto browse feature in Chrome, powered by Gemini AI, allowing users to delegate web tasks like shopping and trip planning with built-in safeguards.
Google Chrome Adds AI Image Generation and Assistant Panel
Google has introduced AI-powered image generation directly within the Chrome browser, alongside a new side panel for its virtual assistant, enhancing user productivity and creativity.
ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Access to 40+ AI Models
ChatPlayground AI provides unlimited access to GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, and over 40 AI models with no usage limits, offering an affordable alternative to multiple subscriptions.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 85 Seconds to Midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the symbolic Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, citing nuclear threats, climate change, AI risks, and geopolitical tensions as critical factors.
Affordable AirTag Alternative with Bright Colors & Loud Sound
Discover a vibrant, cost-effective Bluetooth tracker that works seamlessly with Apple's Find My app. This 4-pack offers louder alerts, colorful designs, and replaceable batteries at a fraction of Apple's price.
AI-Powered Ransomware Attacks Warned by Cybersecurity Centre
The Canadian cybersecurity centre issues a stark warning as criminals increasingly leverage artificial intelligence to conduct sophisticated ransomware attacks, posing a growing threat to digital infrastructure.
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs, AI to Replace Workers
Amazon announces major corporate layoffs affecting 16,000 positions, with plans to use generative artificial intelligence to replace eliminated roles as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Canada's 2026 Cybersecurity Moment of Truth
The Canadian Cybersecurity Network's 2026 report reveals Canada at a critical juncture where cybersecurity has become central to economic stability and public trust amid evolving AI threats.
Manitoban Calls for Ban on Third-Party Obituary Sites
A Manitoba resident is pushing for a prohibition on third-party obituary websites, citing exploitation of grieving families. The call highlights broader issues in digital memorial practices.
Amazon's Top 20 Products of January 2026 Revealed
HuffPost Shopping data reveals the most-ordered Amazon products in January 2026, featuring functional tech, beauty, cleaning, and kitchen items that solved real problems for Canadian shoppers.
Manitoban Calls for Ban on Obituary Piracy Websites
Kathryn Van Ameyde of Manitoba urges government action against third-party websites that scrape and republish obituaries without consent, following her father's passing.
Advocates Push for Laws as France Moves on Youth Social Media Ban
As France progresses with a social media ban for youth, parents and lawyers in Canada are urging for new legislation to protect children online, highlighting global regulatory trends.
AI Campaign Sparks Debate in Cambridge Amid Hero Honors
A Cambridge AI initiative draws mixed reactions as it recognizes local winter heroes, highlighting community tensions and technological impacts in Ontario.
SpaceX Wins Subsidies, Now Requests Rule Changes
SpaceX, after lobbying for eligibility changes to access US broadband funding, now seeks further concessions from state regulators on program requirements.
MobiOffice Premium: Lifetime Suite for Hybrid Work
As hybrid work becomes permanent in Canada, MobiOffice Premium offers a lifetime, cross-platform office suite solution for professionals adapting to flexible work environments.
London Police Facial Recognition Tech Challenged in Court
A legal challenge has been launched against the London Police Service's use of facial recognition technology, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Doomsday Clock at 85 Seconds to Midnight, Closest Ever
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has set the symbolic Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to representing global catastrophe, citing escalating nuclear threats, climate change, and disruptive technologies.
TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Youth Addiction Trial
TikTok reaches a settlement in a major lawsuit over youth addiction allegations, coinciding with a landmark trial against other social media platforms for similar claims in the United States.
TikTok Users Say Anti-ICE Videos Blocked, Tech Issues Blamed
U.S. TikTok users report inability to upload videos critical of ICE, with the company attributing the issue to technical problems, raising questions about content moderation and platform transparency.
ZetaChain 2.0 Launches With Anuma AI Interface
ZetaChain introduces version 2.0 with Anuma AI interface, featuring private memory and cross-model interoperability for developers building privacy-first applications.
Y Combinator Cuts Canada from Investment Countries
Silicon Valley startup incubator Y Combinator has quietly removed Canada from its list of countries where it invests, sparking concerns about the Canadian tech ecosystem's competitiveness.
Austria Orders Microsoft to Stop Tracking School Children
Austrian authorities have directed Microsoft to halt the tracking of school children, citing privacy concerns. This move follows advocacy from privacy campaigners and raises questions about data protection in educational technology.
Airport Digital Identity Risks: Weak Chip Validation Growing Fastest
Regula's Airport Identity Risk Index 2026 reveals that inconsistent chip and certificate validation is now the fastest-growing security vulnerability as airports transition to digital identity systems.
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