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Canadians will soon get an emergency alert text message— it’s a test
The system is being tested for the second time — it was first tested in May, but there were several technical difficulties the first time around. Continue reading
Freedom Mobile launches 100 GB promotion in latest challenge to Big 3 rivals
The Big Binge Bonus promotion offering 100 gigabytes of extra data is Freedom’s latest tactic for distinguishing itself from Canada’s national wireless carriers owned by Rogers, Bell and Telus. Continue reading
Facebook filed a patent for technology that uses photos to predict who you live with
The social media giant filed a patent for an algorithm that would analyze family photos, then use the information for ad targeting. Continue reading
SpaceX, Telesat Canada get approval to roll-out global satellite network
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday to allow Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Telesat Canada and two other companies to roll out new satellite-based broadband services. Continue reading
As a GoFundMe campaign unravels, here’s how you can protect your money from bogus fundraising
How can users be sure they’re giving their money to worthy – legitimate – causes online? Continue reading
Facebook board says it pushed Mark Zuckerberg to ‘move faster’ on Russia interference probe
The board called any suggestion that Facebook’s senior leadership attempted to thwart or ignore these investigations is ‘grossly unfair.’ Continue reading
Japan’s cybersecurity chief says he’s never used a computer
Japan’s cybersecurity czar, Yoshitaka Sakurada, says he’s never used a computer, but he has a “flawless” process of dictating instructions to an aide. Continue reading
Alexa, who killed these women? U.S. judge orders Amazon to provide Echo’s audio files
In hopes of solving a double homicide case, a judge is turning to Amazon’s Alexa, who may have captured the chilling moment two women were killed in a New Hampshire home. Continue reading
How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them back
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A social media influencer who was recently hacked on Instagram is sharing her frustration with the social networking site over its lack of customer support. Continue reading
U.S. markets decline sharply as Apple headlines tech stocks rout
Major U.S. stock indexes dropped about 2 percent or more. Indexes were weighed down by a 5.0 percent slump in index heavyweight Apple, after an iPhone parts supplier cut its outlook. Continue reading
