Another Amazon Prime Day just got announced — here are 35 things you should definitely wait to buy
We're expecting discounts on all of these gadgets, so if you were planning to buy one, hold off for now.
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3 U.S. tech firms own 85% of Canada’s cloud market, report says
The federal government is set to release an AI strategy this week. It's expected to call for building a foundation for Canadian sovereign AI as one of its six pillars.
AI Firm Utopai Studios Launches Enhanced 2.0 Version of Generative Video Platform
Utopai Studios unveiled the second version of its AI video storytelling platform PAI, less than three months after its initial version debuted. The company introduced the generative video platform PAI…
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra looks like its first true MacBook Pro competitor
It's Microsoft's least-weird attempt at a high-end mobile workstation.
Canada
Using AI for retirement investment advice? It can be risky, experts caution
While AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,'…
AMD extends Socket AM5 support through at least 2029; AM4 refuses to die
The 5800X3D returns at $349, while the 7700X3D debuts at $329.
Tech
‘Very frustrating’: Sky users say an ITV X bug is making the channel ‘unusable’, but Sky says it’s now fixed
Sky says it's now resolved an annoying 'skipping' issue affecting the ITV X on Sky Glass, but not everyone is convinced.
Nvidia RTX Spark comes to Windows PCs with Arm CPU, RTX GPU, and unified memory
Nvidia's new chips will power laptop workstations and mini desktop PCs at first.
Canada
Quebec’s national library moves ahead with AI cultural databank project
The province's national library and archives institution, has launched the experimental phase of its proposed government and cultural databank in French and Indigenous language.
President Lula Launches Tela Brasil, a Free-of-Charge Streaming Service Offering Brazilian Productions
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced May 30 at Rio2C the creation of Tela Brasil (Screen Brazil), a free-of-charge public streaming service with an…
Tech
MIT scientists make lithium-ion breakthrough that could solve a global battery issue — new low-cost extraction method was inspired by a bathroom renovation project and could reduce reliance on China
Most gadgets rely on lithium-ion batteries, and scientists have come up with a better way of getting at lithium.
Tech
‘A threat to the First Amendment’: ABC blasts FCC over ‘extraordinary’ license change — as Disney-owned network brands it ‘a clear warning to every broadcaster in America’
ABC has submitted eight broadcast license renewals "under protest" but says the FCC is going too far.
Tech
23 of this weekend’s best tech deals at Amazon UK — save up to 50% on Shark, DJI, Sonos, Bose, and more
I've searched through this weekend's top deals at Amazon UK and picked out 23 of the best offers I'd buy on fans, laptops, drones, soundbars, and more.
Canada
Liberals say they can’t ‘reject’ rules tripling streamers’ contributions
Conservatives put forward a motion in the House of Commons calling on cabinet to overturn the CRTC's increased requirements under the Online Streaming Act.
Tech
Holy moly! Valve just hiked the Steam Deck OLED price by almost 50% — but I have two fan-favorite handhelds that are still cheap and you should get instead
‘Due to rising memory and storage costs’ the Steam Deck now costs over 40% more.
Tech
All my favorite DualSense colorways and special editions are discounted right now in Sony’s Days of Play Sale
Sony's Days of Play sale is here and basically every single DualSense controller is reduced.
Tech
Quote of the day by Google co-founder Larry Page: “When you aim for the stars you may come up short, but still reach the moon” — comments on the scale of ambition
The legendary tech entrepreneur outlines a philosophy at the heart of Google's meteoric rise in the last few decades
Space
Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
NASA science satellites show dual use in locating sources of GPS interference.
Tech
Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad
“I don't want recommendations! I know what I want to watch."
Gaming
Valve’s Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won’t like it
Four-year-old handheld is saddled with an unfortunately modern price tag.
Tech
The UK’s under-16s social media ban could arrive soon — but here are 8 measures we could see instead
The UK Government's new social media rules are coming soon, here's what we expect,
AI
YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos
AI videos that are animated, unrealistic, or only have a little AI may still hide their origins, though.
Tech
Smart light company Govee apologizes for “white supremacy” marketing imagery
PR exec says Govee "did not meet the standard required."
Gaming
Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel “after 20 years of dedicated service”
Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.
Reviews
Motorola’s 2026 Razrs are almost worth buying just for their stunning looks… almost
Pretty little phones with pretty big price tags.
Canada
B.C. to become 1st in Canada to require commercial trucks have dashcams
B.C. Conservative MLA Ward Stamer introduced a bill after a string of deadly collisions on Highway 5, which goes through his riding of Kamloops-North Thompson.
Canada
Apple, Google say lawful access bill could undermine user safety, privacy
The testimony comes amid increasing concerns from privacy experts and technology service providers about the controversial measures in Bill C-22.
Tech
We’re starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple’s MacBook Neo
Sub-$600 laptops have existed for years, but consistently good ones remain rare.
Tech
Big tech targets Prairies for AI data centres
AI data centres proposed in several Prairie provinces are meeting opposition, with some saying data sovereignty isn't worth the environmental impacts
Business
Dutch government blocks sale of DigiD owner to US tech giant
The Dutch government has blocked the sale of Solvinity, the company that manages its online services portal DigiD, to the...
Tech
Iran to turn internet back on after record blackout
Internet connectivity will remain restricted, even after blackout is lifted
Entertainment
Amazon’s Memorial Day Lego sale is packed with Star Wars, Botanicals, Art, and Creator set deals – but it’s ending soon
Nearly every theme is discounted
Tech
Amazon is slashing prices on its most popular and best-selling devices for Memorial Day — here are the 18 best deals I’d buy from $14.99
I've gathered up the 18 best Amazon Device deals that are available in today's Memorial Day sale, with prices starting at just $14.99.
Tech
AI is fueling war, ‘culture of power’, Pope says in theological document
Leo denounced the 'culture of power' driving the AI race, especially in developing ever more sophisticated methods of remote warfare.
News
Elon Musk’s megarocket ‘could offer 34-minute flights between London and Hong Kong’
A test flight for the rocket ended with an explosion - don't worry, this one was expected.