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20,000 power bank units recalled due to possible fire hazard
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (346+ words) Posted February 21, 2026 2:33 pm. Health Canada has issued a recall of approximately 20,000 power bank units due to a possible fire hazard. The federal agency says five models of the LOGiiX Piston Power 5000 Mag Power Banks are being recalled following reports that…...
Criminals using AI to commit ransomware attacks, cybersecurity centre warns
3+ week, 3+ day ago (711+ words) Posted January 28, 2026 11:00 am. OTTAWA " The federal cybersecurity centre warns in a new report that criminals who hold data for ransom are using artificial intelligence tools that make it easier to target their victims. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's latest…...
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (827+ words) Posted January 12, 2026 2:02 pm. Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology's latest craze....
Canada's Cyber Centre warns of hacktivists targeting water, energy systems
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) Posted October 30, 2025 3:25 pm. OTTAWA " The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warns that hackers with an activist agenda have been tampering with online systems that control water, energy and agricultural facilities. An alert sent to information security officers says the Cyber…...
Ontario witnessing a sharp increase of battery-related fires: officials
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Posted October 5, 2025 2:03 pm. Ontario's Fire Marshal, Jon Pegg, is warning the public about the risks of lithium-ion batteries as they surge in popularity for everyday gadgets. Pegg says the number of lithium-ion battery-related fires is sharply rising across the province…...
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here's what's new
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) Posted September 9, 2025 4:25 pm. That includes the introduction of the iPhone Air, which Apple says is its thinnest smartphone yet. And, as seen in years past, its newest phones boast better cameras, longer lasting batteries and a handful of other upgrades…...
Apple to unveil next iPhone amid Trump trade war that could result in higher prices
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (702+ words) Posted September 9, 2025 1:00 am. Apple on Tuesday will unveil its next line-up of iPhones amid a global trade war that's added a potential price increase to the usual intrigue surrounding the annual evolution of the company's marquee product. The new iPhones…...
AI chatbots changing online threat landscape as Ottawa reviews legislation
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1577+ words) By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Posted September 3, 2025 4:00 am. OTTAWA " Wrongful death lawsuits citing the activities of artificial intelligence chatbots are underway in the United States, as reports emerge of mental health issues and delusions induced by AI systems. These…...
How two Filipino Canadians' vision spearheaded Toronto's 'first cinematic drone show'
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (620+ words) By Theresa Redula, OMNI News Posted August 28, 2025 3:18 pm. A colourful scene in Toronto's skyline Tuesday night, not with fireworks, but with hundreds of synchronized drones dancing above the city. The Origin of Light, billed as the city's first cinematic drone…...
Apple TV Plus streaming service to cost $2 more per month in Canada
6+ mon, 1+ hour ago (331+ words) By David Friend, The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2025 2:38 pm. TORONTO " Prices are going up at the house of "Ted Lasso" and "Severance." Apple TV Plus has announced it's raising the cost to watch its streaming programs by $2 per month in…...