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Apple is one of several tech companies that will contribute to the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump's 90,000-square-foot ballroom, reports CNN. Construction began on the ballroom this week, and the White House's east wing was partially torn down. Trump claims that the ballroom will cost "about $300 million" and that it will be privately funded through donations. The cost has already increased $100 million over the figure that Trump... Read more ›
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Earlier this week, Jon Bon Jovi and his band announced a 2026 tour with seven dates across New York City and the UK. Read more ›
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The agency denied making "Nazi propaganda" in a statement that could be characterized as "very online." Read more ›
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Xiaomi's new spec monster packs a massive 7,560mAh battery, 100W charging, 50W wireless charging, and lots more! Read more ›
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As we've seen with Toyota's Prius Prime, putting a solar panel on a car's roof is a nifty idea but can only gain you a few free miles a day due to the limited size. With a new prototype of its hyper-popular Sakura "kei" EV, Nissan has the answer: a bigger solar panel roof called the AO-Solar Extender. When fully stretched out on a sunny day, it can add about... Read more ›
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Ford is doubling down on its F-150 pickup trucks, hoping to increase production by 50,000 units in 2026. Read more ›
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On Thursday, Nike announced Project Amplify, “the world’s first powered footwear system,” which it says isn’t intended for pros—in fact, quite the opposite. Much like e-bikes provide pedal assistance, Project Amplify uses a lightweight robotics system to boost running and walking speed. “The first-generation product, created alongside robotics partner Dephy, isn’t designed for competitive, faster […] Read more ›
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Trump said on Wednesday that the project will cost "about $300 million." Among the major donors are several Big Tech companies. Read more ›
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This is Alaska's second major tech outage this year following an incident in July that also resulted in a ground stop. Read more ›
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OpenAI today said that it has acquired Software Applications Incorporated and its AI app, Sky. Software Applications Incorporated and Sky were created by a team of former Apple employees known for their work on Apple's Shortcuts feature and the Workflow app that preceded it. Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, two of the founders of Software Applications Incorporated, also founded Workflow. Workflow was a popular iOS automation app before Apple acquired... Read more ›
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Trump said that he was preparing to "surge" San Francisco with federal forces before "friends of mine who live in the area" asked him not to. Read more ›
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Rebecca Coffin owns Hailey's Kitchen Cafe & Bakery in Windham, Maine. She worried about the local community not being able to afford food. Read more ›
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Earlier this month, IKEA debuted a tiny NFC-enabled bed that's meant to help smartphone users cut down on nighttime usage. The small "Phone Sleep Collection" is modeled after an actual IKEA bed, and it uses the IKEA app to monitor scroll-free sleep time. Users who hit seven hours of scroll-free time for a week straight are eligible for an IKEA voucher. Every phone bed comes with built-in NFC tech, making... Read more ›
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A simple internet speed test can tell you a lot about your home's network and whether you're getting your money's worth. We'll show you how to run one and more. Read more ›
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WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions. Read more ›
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See the moon phase expected for October 24, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected. Read more ›
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Struggling to get Wi-Fi coverage in certain areas and rooms? Try these simple, expert-approved tricks to troubleshoot and resolve internet dead zones in your home. Read more ›
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San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement's invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not. Read more ›
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An Icelandic programmer successfully ran Doom on the European Space Agency's OPS-SAT satellite, proving that the iconic 1993 shooter can now run not just everywhere on Earth -- but in orbit. ZDNet reports: Olafur Waage, a senior software developer from Iceland who now works in Norway, explained at Ubuntu Summit 25.10 how he, a self-described "professional keyboard typist" and maker of funny videos, ended up making what is perhaps the... Read more ›
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Toronto-based firm claims it’s approaching $10 million in ARR as it faces off against Harvey, Legora. Read more ›
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Nathan Neudorf joins finance and innovation colleagues as data centre proposals outpace power grid capacity. Read more ›
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Source Canada's Ray Luk thinks the “cultural belief we’re not good enough” creates a homecourt disadvantage for Canadian tech. Read more ›
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Trade pressure takes a toll as over half reported emotional or mental exhaustion this year. Read more ›
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Montreal startup wants to give accountants more time for client advice by letting AI handle paperwork. Read more ›
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Oct. 30 event will feature leaders of AFC Toronto, BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund, and Tealbook. Read more ›
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