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Page 19 of Mapletechie's technology news, reviews, AI coverage, and software reporting.
- Suno Lost in Germany. Canada Still Needs Its Own Rules
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · AIA German court ruled that Suno infringed copyright in six songs. The decision is narrow and appealable, but Canada cannot leave AI-training policy unresolved.
- The EU AI Act Is Now Canada’s Business Too
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyEuropean AI enforcement now reaches companies outside the EU. Canadian developers and businesses need to map their products, users and disclosure duties.
- Passkeys vs Passwords: What You Should Use Now
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesPasskeys stop common phishing and remove the need to remember another secret. The remaining challenge is making sure you can recover your account and credential…
- How to Wipe Your Phone Before You Sell It
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesA factory reset should come after your backup, account transfers and activation-lock checks. Follow this order before selling an iPhone or Android phone.
- Ottawa’s Streamer Reversal Moves the Cost to Taxpayers
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyOttawa plans to replace a contribution from major foreign streaming services with public funding. The cultural bill remains, even if subscribers do not see it d…
- That Package-Fee Text Is Probably a Scam
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesA tiny customs or redelivery charge can lead to a much larger loss. Here is how Canadians can check the message, protect their accounts and report it.
- Xbox Prices Just Rose. Canadians Should Wait
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GamingMicrosoft's latest Xbox price increase is now in effect worldwide. Canadian buyers should compare old stock, refurbished systems and the complete cost before ru…
- Wi-Fi Extender or Mesh: Buy the Right Fix
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesA Wi-Fi extender can fix one stubborn dead zone, while mesh is better for wider coverage. Diagnose the home and backhaul before spending more money.
- Build a Backup Plan That Survives Ransomware
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesCloud synchronization and an external drive each solve different risks. Combine them into a tested 3-2-1 backup plan that can survive theft and ransomware.
- Choose a USB-C Charger That Is Safe and Fast
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · GuidesUSB-C describes the plug, not the charging performance. Check wattage, USB Power Delivery, cable ratings and Canadian certification before buying.
- Canada Is Asking the Right AI Transparency Questions
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyOttawa is consulting Canadians about AI labels, agents and incident reporting. The questions are promising, but they must become enforceable, usable rules.
- Google Earth’s AI Images Lasted One Day
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026 · AIGoogle removed its new Earth image generator after one day. The failure shows why watermarks cannot preserve trust when realistic synthetic scenes spread elsewh…
- GTA 5 Cheats for PS5, Xbox and PC That Still Work
Matthew Leo · August 1, 2026 · GamingEvery working GTA 5 Story Mode cheat for PS5, Xbox and PC, including phone numbers, PC commands, vehicle spawns and the truth about mobile and money cheats.
- GTA San Andreas Cheats for PS5, PC, Xbox and Mobile
Matthew Leo · August 1, 2026 · GamingWorking GTA San Andreas cheats for PS5, Xbox, PC and mobile, including money, weapons, the jetpack, vehicles and the codes removed from newer editions.
- GTA Vice City Cheats for PS5, PC, Xbox and Mobile
Matthew Leo · August 1, 2026 · GamingEvery useful GTA Vice City cheat for PS5, Xbox, PC and the mobile Definitive Edition, with safe entry instructions and warnings about damaged saves.
- Speed Up a Slow Windows 11 Laptop Without Cleaner Apps
Matthew Leo · July 31, 2026 · GuidesDiagnose a slow Windows 11 laptop before installing an optimizer. These reversible checks reveal whether apps, storage, malware or aging hardware are responsibl…
- Satellite Phone Features in Canada: What Actually Works
Matthew Leo · July 31, 2026 · Canada TechApple, Google and Rogers now offer satellite features in Canada, but emergency access, ordinary messaging, application support and northern coverage vary widely…
- Stop Scam Calls Without Missing the Ones That Matter
Matthew Leo · July 31, 2026 · GuidesBlocking every unknown caller can hide legitimate medical or school calls. This Canadian guide filters fraud while preserving the messages you need.
- Europe’s AI Factories Show Canada What Scale Looks Like
Matthew Leo · July 31, 2026 · Business & PolicyEurope plans up to seven enormous AI-computing facilities with measurable capacity and deadlines. Canada’s sovereign-compute strategy needs the same specificity…
- Thomson Reuters’ ICE Deal Is Canada’s Problem Too
Matthew Leo · July 31, 2026 · Canada TechA Thomson Reuters subsidiary reportedly secured an ICE data contract worth up to US$125 million. Its Canadian parent cannot treat the consequences as someone el…