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- The 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 Now Costs US$77.50
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GadgetsRaspberry Pi raised the 2GB Pi 4 and Pi 5 by US$12.50 as memory costs climb. Canadian buyers should compare local reseller totals, not convert MSRP alone.
- Before Switching to Videotron or Fizz in Rural Quebec
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GuidesVideotron and Fizz are open to 31 more Quebec communities. Check subscription eligibility, local coverage, phone support and number transfer before switching.
- A Fake AI Policy Invite Can Steal a Microsoft 365 Session
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GuidesA China-aligned campaign used convincing AI-policy invitations to reach Microsoft 365 accounts. Ordinary MFA may not stop this kind of session theft.
- California Now Makes Lawyers Verify Every AI Citation
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyCalifornia’s SB 574 turns familiar AI cautions into legal duties for lawyers and arbitrators. Canadian guidance already points in the same direction.
- The FTC Is Investigating Risks From AI Agents
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has confirmed an AI-company investigation but has disclosed little else. The probe could test how existing consumer law applie…
- Google Announced Gemini 4, but You Can’t Use It Yet
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · AIGemini 4 Argon is initially limited to selected cyber defenders. Google has published pricing and benchmarks, but no public release date for Canada or elsewhere…
- Nokia and ICEYE Want Governments to Own Satellite Networks
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyNokia and ICEYE plan government-controlled LEO communications systems from 2028. Canada has already chosen a different sovereign path for Arctic service.
- Cisco’s SD-WAN Admin Bypass Is Being Exploited
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · NewsCisco says attackers are exploiting a critical SD-WAN Manager flaw. There is no workaround, and affected organizations need to preserve logs before upgrading.
- AI Agents Sent Attack Probes to Library and Archives Canada
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Canada TechResearchers found 13 attack-style probes among 899 requests to Library and Archives Canada. Ottawa says there is no sign government systems were compromised.
- Broadcom May Finance the Chips It Sells Anthropic
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyA reported US$42-billion facility would make Broadcom Anthropic’s chip supplier and financier. The disclosed structure matters as AI infrastructure spending gro…
- The New AI Safety Accord Leaves Enforcement to Companies
Matthew Leo · October 1, 2026 · AIA new White House accord adds outside audits and board review, but no regulator or penalties. Here is what Canadian buyers should ask vendors.
- McDonald’s Uses AI to Recommend Local Menu Prices
Matthew Leo · October 1, 2026 · Business & PolicyMcDonald’s uses AI to recommend restaurant-level prices in the U.S. Canadian use is unconfirmed, but the Competition Bureau is watching algorithmic pricing.
- OpenAI’s Dots Can Keep Working After You Leave ChatGPT
Matthew Leo · October 1, 2026 · AIOpenAI’s always-on dots can work across connected apps. Canadian users should start with narrow access, explicit approvals and a controlled pilot.
- Bell and Cisco Want to Sell Sovereign AI in Canada
Matthew Leo · October 1, 2026 · Canada TechBell and Cisco plan a Canadian sovereign-AI infrastructure service. The memorandum sets a direction, but not a product, price, customer or launch date.
- America.gov Would Put Federal Services Behind One AI Door
Matthew Leo · October 1, 2026 · Business & PolicyAmerica.gov promises one conversational front door for major U.S. services. The order sets boundaries, but leaves accuracy, appeals and testing unresolved.
- Starship Reached Orbit and Delivered 26 Starlink Satellites
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · NewsFlight 14 put Starship into orbit and deployed operational Starlink V3 satellites, but an engine issue shortened the mission. Canadian speed gains remain unprov…
- Fix Windows Memory Integrity Without Guessing at Drivers
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · GuidesMemory integrity won't turn on because of a driver? Check what Windows names, update it safely, and understand the trade-off before disabling protection.
- Protect Your Canadian Phone Number From SIM-Swap Fraud
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · GuidesAsk your carrier about port and SIM-change protection, secure account recovery, and know what to do if your number suddenly stops working.
- AMD Is Buying World Labs for $8.2 Billion. Here's Why
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · AIAMD's planned US$8.2-billion purchase of World Labs brings spatial-model research inside a chipmaker. The real test is whether that changes useful tools and har…
- Nvidia Wants Hardware to Watch AI Agents While They Work
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · AINvidia's new agent safety design separates an AI agent from the controls that limit it. Here's what OpenShell and Sentry promise, and what remains untested.