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Meta will now warn parents if kids discuss self-harm
Meta will now alert parents if their teen’s chats suggest they’re considering suicide or self-harm. The feature is now live in select markets, including Canada, ahead of a global launch by the end of the year. Using Meta AI, the company says its social media platforms will scan for signals that have been “developed with […]
Netflix says it has used generative AI in about 300 titles
Netflix says generative AI was used in the production of roughly 300 titles on its platform. The company confirmed the figure during its second-quarter earnings report that was published on July 16. In the report, the company noted that generative AI is being implemented in all stages of the production process, from the concept and […]
Firehouse Subs partners with MLB on BOGO app offer
Firehouse Subs has been named the official sub of MLB, and that partnership offers some savings for fans. Starting July 17, any time an MLB game goes into extra innings on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, viewers can claim a buy one, get one free (BOGO) deal through Firehouse Subs. Specifically, this will be for medium […]
Corus is laying off Global News and Corus Radio employees
Corus Entertainment is laying off staff at Global News and Corus Radio. On Wednesday, The Western Standard reported that Corus is shutting down local news production in Calgary and Edmonton to transfer this work to its central Toronto hub. A Corus spokesperson confirmed the news to the publication, saying the cuts are being made to […]
U of T researchers say new AI model could help Canada fight wildfires
As wildfires rage in northwestern Ontario, one of Canada’s most prominent post-secondary institutions is looking to technology to help quell the flames. At the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), researchers have developed an AI model called TankerVision that they say could help first responders deal with wildfires. TankerVision wa
North America’s largest Japan festival returns to Ontario in one month
Japan Festival Canada returns to Mississauga’s Celebration Square from August 14-16, and admission is once again free. As the largest Japanese cultural event in North America, attendees can expect Japanese performances, cuisine, vendors and more. Headlining Japan Festival Canada 2026 is a performance by popular singer-actress Aika Kobayashi (Love Live!). Add
Hope is still alive for official Lego G3 iMac set
One of the fun things about Lego is its Ideas initiative, which allows fans to submit concepts for sets that could eventually be turned into official products. Arguably one of the neatest suggestions last year was for none other than the iMac G3, which was produced by a user named terauma. The roughly 700-piece set […]
Asus to sell OLED ROG Xbox Ally separately instead of solely in bundle
Asus will sell a standalone version of its special OLED ROG Xbox Ally model after only offering it through a bundle. In a statement to The Verge, the company confirmed that “it’s actively discussing the release schedule for a standalone version of the new Ally” and said stay tuned for announcements. In June, Asus detailed the […]
Cozy Toronto indie game inspired by infamous capybara escape to release in August
Canadian cozy game Capy Castaway will launch on PC (Steam) on August 6. Toronto-based indie developer Kitten Cup confirmed the release date in a short new trailer. Notably, the game was inspired in part by the infamous “Bonnie & Clyde” capybara escape from Toronto’s High Park Zoo. In Capy Castaway, you play as Capy the […]
Nintendo eyeing OLED Switch 2 with Samsung display: report
An OLED version of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be on the way. Citing three sources, ZDNet Korea reports that the Japanese gaming giant is exploring a Switch 2 model with an improved screen. Notably, this OLED display is expected to come from Samsung, which also provided the components for the original OLED Switch. However, ZDNet […]
Netflix offers first look at Below, a new thriller series set in Newfoundland
Netflix has dropped a first look at Below, a Newfoundland-set thriller series premiering on October 8. On its Tudum blog, the streamer showed off several images from the six-episode miniseries alongside some insight from Canadian creator Jesse McKeown (The Umbrella Academy). Below follows a small town that must fight for survival after it’s attacked by a mys
Microsoft’s carbon emissions rose 25% last year, fuelled by AI
Microsoft’s carbon emissions increased by 25 per cent in 2025, the company has revealed in its latest sustainability report. In a foreword titled “Responsibly building the AI future,” Microsoft president Brad Smith and chief sustainability officer Melanie Nakagawa provided an overview of the company’s sustainability efforts. After several of the usual corpor
Meta axes controversial Muse generative AI feature amid privacy concerns
Meta is discontinuing its Muse generative AI feature that it launched last week. Muse quickly garnered criticism for allowing people to generate images based on photos and videos from public Meta accounts on the likes of Instagram, even if they didn’t consent to this use. In a statement to outlets like Reuters, the company said […]
Disney is considering adding a free tier to Disney+: report
Disney is reportedly exploring a free tier for Disney+. As first reported by Business Insider, Disney chief product and technology officer Adam Smith spoke during a company town hall last week about making some of its streaming service content available without a paywall. However, Smith didn’t clarify when this might be introduced or how much programming it
How the Canadians behind Warframe and Soulframe keep going strong as other live service games struggle
One of the gaming’s largest communities gathered once again in London, Ont., last week. At the 11th annual TennoCon in the city, local developer Digital Extremes (DE) unveiled the latest updates to its popular and long-running sci-fi multiplayer game Warframe, as well as its standalone sister fantasy action-RPG, Soulframe. For the former, DE showed a big gam
From FFXIV’s Emet-Selch to Warframe’s Roathe: A chat with actor René Zagger
It’s a bit of a running joke that Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford is “collecting voice actors like Infinity Stones.” In just a short time, the beloved developer has recruited the likes of Final Fantasy XVI‘s Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield), Resident Evil‘s Nick Apostolides (Leon S. Kennedy), Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Amelia Tyler (narrator) and Mario‘s Kevin Afgh
Official renders of Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup leak ahead of Unpacked: report
Official renders of Samsung’s next Galaxy lineup have seemingly been leaked. Android Headlines has shared renders of the alleged upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. First, we see the Z Flip 8 in three colours: ‘Cream’ white, ‘Graphite’ […]
These were the best-selling games in Canada in May 2026
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) and Circana have revealed the best-selling games in Canada in May 2026. The full list is as follows: Forza Horizon 6 (Playground Games/Xbox) Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Traveller’s Tales/Warner Bros. Games) 007 First Light (IO Interactive) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo) Yoshi an
Meta patents AI device that tracks speech, emotions, when you take meds
Meta has filed a patent for an icky device that would record your voice and surroundings to gauge your emotions. The patent was filed in December 2025 and published July 2, as spotted by Patentlyze. Per the filing, Meta envisions the device as a sort of fitness coaching tool that transcribes your spoken words throughout […]
Words behind the controller: how a Canadian games journalist started writing AAA games
Mitch Dyer has worn many hats in the gaming industry. For years, the small-town Alberta native worked at IGN, the world’s largest video game website. Now, he’s a video game developer who’s written on globally beloved properties like Star Wars, Batman and Crossfire. And yet, this career trajectory isn’t something he had ever imagined during […]