Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. The apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns. Their removal comes amid elevated tensions between the U.S. and … Read more
Are car headlights too bright these days? The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights, but it is unclear whether Canada could — or should — do the same. The intention for a study in the U.K. comes after a petition called for action … Read more
By Raphael Satter Reuters Posted April 11, 2024 5:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Russian government-backed hackers have used their access to Microsoft’s email system to steal correspondence between officials and the tech giant, an emergency directive by the U.S. … Read more
Canada’s federal government has used artificial intelligence in nearly 300 projects and initiatives, new research has found — including to help predict the outcome of tax cases, sort temporary visa applications and promote diversity in hiring. Joanna Redden, an associate professor at Western University, pieced together the database using news reports, documents tabled in Parliament … Read more
The federal government will be investing $2.4 billion to accelerate Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday. The investment will be divided between a number of measures meant to advance job growth in the AI and tech industry and boost businesses’ productivity. “This announcement is a major investment in our future, … Read more
A “cascade of security failures” at Microsoft allowed a state-backed Chinese hacking group to access the email accounts of senior U.S. government officials last year, according to a blistering report from a cybersecurity review board released Wednesday. The report from the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board, created in 2021 by U.S. President Joe Biden, describes … Read more
If you have been in the market for a new gaming console, an Xbox model may just be your best starting point as prices continue to drop with UK retailers. That includes Very, who’re offering a much cheaper way to buy the Series X. Amazon and eBay are just two popular gaming sites that have … Read more
A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier this month. … Read more
The second season of the rebooted Fraggle Rock franchise premiers March 29 on AppleTV+. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock season 2 was filmed inside the Calgary Film Centre. During Global News Calgary’s exclusive tour on set, we got to see the world of fraggles, gorgs and doozers come to life in real time. John … Read more
Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets and the integration of generative AI attracts buyers to premium devices, a report by Counterpoint Research said on Thursday. Global shipments had declined more than four per cent last year, earlier data from the … Read more
