Google to settle consumer privacy lawsuit by destroying browsing data
Terms of the settlement were filed on Monday in the Oakland, California federal court, and require approval by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.
Consumer
Apr 1
Montreal commuters can now reload OPUS cards with a smartphone. Here’s how
Chrono accepts debit, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google pay as payment methods for Montreal public transit users to purchase passes online.
Tech
Apr 10
Total solar eclipse is almost here. Here are 10 things to know
Canadians are gearing up for today's total solar eclipse that could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are answers to some of the most popular questions on Google.
Canada
Apr 4
Google pauses Gemini AI image generation of people after racial ‘inaccuracies’
Google said it is temporarily stopping its Gemini AI chatbot from generating images of people a day after apologizing for “inaccuracies” in historical depictions.
Tech
Feb 22
Reddit inks deal with Google allowing AI models to train on users’ posts
The arrangement, announced Thursday and valued at roughly $60 million, will also give Reddit access to Google AI models for improving its site search and other features.
Tech
Feb 22
This AI company just became more valuable than Google’s parent
Strong demand for the Silicon Valley company's chips used in artificial intelligence computing has powered Nvidia's stock to record highs.
Economy
Feb 14
Google parent Alphabet’s holiday ad sales disappoint, shares drop
Alphabet has faced tough competition for ad budgets from other online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Amazon.com, alongside mixed economic signals in the U.S.
Consumer
Jan 30
The best video doorbells for every budget
From dual camera monitoring to radar-powered visitor path mapping, our video doorbell guide covers all the angles.
The Curator
Apr 11
Thieves hit Fergus store, take more than $7K in headphones: OPP
Investigators say video surveillance shows three males inside a Fergus store. They allege the males took $7,000 in headphones, then fled in a silver-coloured SUV.
Crime
Apr 2
Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: report
Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets, a new report says.
Tech
Mar 28
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp, Threads from its China app store
Meta's WhatsApp and Threads were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns.
Tech
Apr 19
Red Deer RCMP warn about counterfeit currency
The RCMP in Red Deer is warning the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 and $100 bills that have been found circulating around the community.
Crime
Mar 26
Nvidia stock rebounds after CFO says new chip to ship in 2024
Nvidia shares dipped in premarket trading after the dominant AI chip supplier unveiled its latest flagship product that is expected to further cement its lead in the industry.
Money
Mar 19
AI ramping up risk of promotional ploys on April Fools’ Day, experts warn
Whether through generative text-to-video tools or chatbots that serve up endless ad ideas on command, AI could make distinguishing between jokes, facts and deepfakes even harder.
Canada
Mar 30
How a B.C. First Nation is rescuing 10 Port Moody homes from the wrecking ball
The houses will be carried by truck through Metro Vancouver, before being loaded onto a barge and relocated to the shíshálh nation's Selma Park subdivision project.
Economy
Apr 2
$850K worth of e-bikes stolen from container on Annacis Island
The owner of e-bike company Biktrix says $850,000 worth of e-bikes were stolen from a warehouse in Delta, B.C.
Crime
Mar 24
Tentative agreement reached between province, Ten Ten Sinclair workers
A tentative agreement has been reached between the province and a housing development in Winnipeg for people with physical disabilities.
Trending
Mar 21
Missing cat found after 5 years makes 2,000-km journey home
Cindy and Jeff Hall got a phone call out of the blue that their cat, who ran out the door five years ago, was found thanks to a microchip.
Trending
Apr 22
B.C. court certifies period tracker app privacy class-action suit
A B.C. Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can move forward over alleged privacy breaches against a company whose an app tracks users' menstrual and fertility cycles.
Health
Mar 8