As Canada races toward its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) goals, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is under growing scrutiny. With the first enforcement year […]
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$13M AI Boost: Google’s Big Bet on Canada’s Future Workforce”
Google is investing $13 million into Canada’s future—and not in Silicon Valley North. Instead, the tech giant is focusing on bridging the gap between AI […]
Microsoft is now 50 years old
Microsoft cofounders Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. | Image: MicrosoftFifty years ago today, Micro-Soft was founded by friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen. As the name implies, Microsoft was originally focused on microprocessors and software, and Gates and Allen created the company to develop software for the Altair 8800, an early personal computer.Founded on April 4th, 1975, Microsoft went on to strike a deal with IBM to provide software for its first PC in 1980. This became the foundation of MS-DOS, which dominated IBM-compatible PCs during the ’80s. Microsoft’s early success in…
Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios?
Steady premium rate increases over the last few years mean Canada’s cyber insurance environment can be categorized as stable with some return to profitability.The post Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
B.C. man accused in conspiracy to obtain U.S. technology for Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program
A Surrey-based weapons exporter has been charged with illegally shipping restricted firearms and ammunition to Pakistan, according to the RCMP. The investigation, which began in […]
Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance
Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024, yet only around 5% to 10% of all potential cases are being reported, data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows. What’s more, financial fraud losses increased over the past four years, totalling more…The post Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Google Shifts Stance: Embraces AI for Weapons and Surveillance
In a significant policy shift, Google has revised its AI principles, removing its longstanding pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons and surveillance. This decision, marks a major change in the tech giant’s approach to AI development and has sparked widespread debate.
Samsung Galaxy AI – Making Everyday Life Special [Galaxy Unpacked 2025]
[Galaxy Unpacked 2025] Making Everyday Life Special With Galaxy AI SamsungSamsung’s S25 Ultra and the end of the flagship phone The VergeGalaxy S25 and S25 Plus Review: Just Enough AI to Not Make Me Go Crazy CNETI’ve tested every Samsung Galaxy S25 model – and my favorite isn’t the Ultra ZDNetI shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here’s the winner Tom’s Guide
An OLED iPad Pro and the first big-screen iPad Air will reportedly arrive in May
Apple will finally launch new iPads in early May, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Expected are a new iPad Pro with an OLED display and a faster iPad Air, including a 12.9-inch model for the first time in that lineup. The details of the upcoming iPad models have been consistent, circulating through the rumor mill since last year.The new iPad Pro models will reportedly add OLED displays (offering deeper blacks and richer colors) and run on the new M3 chip, already found in several Macs. The new tablets are said to launch alongside a redesigned Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Other than a…