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Four months after Apple released its long-awaited extended-reality (XR) headset, the Vision Pro is hitting stores in Canada. Embedded in the gadget is some technology that originally came from the XR company Vrvana, which was founded by Bertrand Nepveu and sold to Apple in 2017. To understand XR—an umbrella term that encompasses augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality—and its place in the Canadian tech landscape, BetaKit caught up with Nepveu. The genesis of Vrvana Before he began his current
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Zohran Mamdani beat former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to win the race. Read his full acceptance speech. Read more ›
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When did we all start ignoring Nintendo? Was it the Wii era? Because that's the moment Nintendo stepped away. That's when Nintendo decided to leave the raw-power console fight to PlayStation and Xbox, and let them slug it out while it did something else. Nintendo decided to focus on innovation and creativity and rethink the idea of the console, the Wii being the result. I remember how it was greeted... Read more ›
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Business leaders, including Bill Ackman and Andrew Yang, have congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his mayoral win. Read more ›
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Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, 34, is projected to defeat Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor. Read more ›
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Socialists just seized the commanding heights of New York City. On Tuesday night, Zohran Mamdani — a longtime member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — won the mayoralty of America’s largest municipality. Mamdani’s election constitutes a triumph for America’s long-suffering socialist movement — possibly, the most significant in its history. His victory may […] Read more ›
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In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes. Read more ›
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Apple on Tuesday released the first beta of iOS 26.2 to developers, and it appears that the software will allow users in Japan to install alternative app marketplaces on their devices when it is released to the public in December. According to a post shared on X by @Tzzlala, iPhones running the beta in Japan are able to install alternative app stores like AltStore PAL and Epic Games, and download... Read more ›
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Zohran Mamdani owes his win as New York City mayor substantially to his internet presence. Mamdani - as numerous writers have outlined - is good on social video. He picked a message, stuck to it, and adapted that platform to snappy soundbites across multiple mediums. But Mamdani's best trait as an online communicator wasn't knowing […] Read more ›
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President Donald Trump said he will withhold November food stamps. This comes a day after the administration said it will pay partial benefits. Read more ›
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With software engineers adopting AI faster than other industries, some workers say they've experienced reduced everyday interactions with their peers. Read more ›
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When Kaileya McGhee and her fiancé were at a career crossroads, her parents transformed their garage into an apartment to help ease the transition. Read more ›
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Activate CEO Michael J. Wolf's annual slide deck examines the future direction of AI search and spatial computing and much more. Read more ›
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Nothing is the most recent entrant in the US smartphone market, but another brand has just landed. Read more ›
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Alexei Zhuravlev also said Russia isn't restricted from sending offensive weapons, such as the Oreshnik ballistic missile, to Venezuela. Read more ›
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After two years of dating long-distance, I moved abroad to be with my boyfriend. We broke up after a few months, but I decided to stay in Turkey. Read more ›
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A new cloud streaming update opens up games from your own library with a subscription, even without a PS5 being turned on. Is this a small step to a future PlayStation handheld? Read more ›
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Gemini is about to show what its AI power can do to enhance your Google Maps experience. Read more ›
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Nintendo has released an official Nintendo Store app, allowing more fans to access the eShop on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Five years after exclusively launching in Japan as the “My Nintendo” app, Nintendo has now expanded the iOS and Android experience under a new name to other regions, including the US, UK, Canada, and […] Read more ›
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A closer look at the sessions and power players shaping Future Summit’s inaugural gathering on Nov 18 to 20. Read more ›
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Latest job cuts mark the second known round of layoffs under CEO Irina Novoselsky. Read more ›
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Second time this year Microsoft has partnered with a Vancouver carbon capture startup. Read more ›
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AI-powered architecture platform is preparing to launch its 2.0 version next year. Read more ›
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Rip-resistant tights maker to temporarily lay off workers as new CEO departs. Read more ›
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President Aron Levitz talks increasing discoverability, community, and AI and storytelling. Read more ›
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As the digital asset explodes in popularity, Canadian FinTech wants movement on regulation. Read more ›
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Surveillance tech firm doubles its footprint and boosts production as it aims for global leadership. Read more ›
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Growth and grabbing customers are key, investors tell startups at go-to-market conference. Read more ›
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