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Page 7 of Mapletechie's technology news, reviews, AI coverage, and software reporting.
- Check Which Apps Can Use Your Camera and Microphone
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · GuidesOld meeting, browser and editing apps may still have camera or microphone access. Audit the permission lists on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
- Mantic Beat Human Forecasters. It Still Isn't an Oracle
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · AIMantic beat every human in a forecasting contest and raised US$25 million. The result is real, but it does not make every future decision predictable.
- Fix a Phone Hotspot That Other Devices Can't Join
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · GuidesFind out whether a broken phone hotspot is a carrier, cellular-data, Wi-Fi, password or compatibility problem before resetting network settings.
- Audit Browser Extensions Before One Turns Risky
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · GuidesOld browser extensions can keep broad access to the sites you visit. Review permissions, disable first when unsure and remove anything you no longer trust.
- Smart Glasses Have a Consent Problem Canada Can't Ignore
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · NewsA French criminal probe shows why a tiny camera light is not meaningful consent. Canadian workplaces need smart-glasses rules before the next incident.
- Hide Sensitive Notifications on Your Phone's Lock Screen
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · GuidesKeep message text, verification codes and private alerts off a locked phone without silencing every useful notification on iPhone or Android.
- Cut Off Old Apps That Still Have Account Access
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · GuidesSigning out of an app does not always revoke its access. Review old Google and Apple connections, remove what you no longer use and know what remains.
- Alberta's $24.8M Broadband Push Faces a Last-Mile Test
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · Canada TechAlberta is funding two more rural broadband projects. The real test is whether promised connections become affordable, reliable service for 1,833 households.
- Canada's Record AI Fund Won't Keep Every Startup Home
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026 · Canada TechRadical Ventures has secured more than US$1 billion for late-stage AI deals. It fills a Canadian funding gap, but its global mandate comes with limits.
- Remove Old Devices From Your Apple or Google Account
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesOld phones and unfamiliar sessions can keep account access longer than you expect. Check the right list, sign out safely and know when to change your password.
- Put Emergency Medical Details on Your Phone's Lock Screen
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesA locked phone can still show selected medical details and emergency contacts. Set it up carefully, test it and keep the information current.
- Microsoft's School AI Deal Has Rules Canada Could Borrow
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · NewsA new US agreement makes Microsoft's school AI promises enforceable. Canadian boards can borrow its strongest clauses without pretending it applies here.
- Private Browsing Hides Less Than Most People Think
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesIncognito and private windows mainly clean up after a browser session. They do not hide you from websites, employers, schools or internet providers.
- Your Company's AI Data Needs More Than a No-Training Promise
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · AIBig technology firms are reportedly restricting outside AI models. The dispute shows why training, retention and access need separate answers.
- Canada Wants Your Say on What AI Must Disclose
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · Canada TechCanada's AI transparency consultation closes September 23. It asks about synthetic content, chatbot notices, incident reports and AI agents.
- Find an Unknown Bluetooth Tracker Moving With You
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesAn unknown tracker alert may be harmless, but do not dismiss it. Preserve the evidence, find the device safely and follow the correct disable steps.
- Recover Deleted Phone Photos Before the Trash Empties
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesDeleted photos usually get a short recovery window. Check the right trash, the right account and your backup before paying for dubious recovery software.
- Block a Stolen Phone's IMEI on Canadian Networks
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · GuidesA carrier blacklist can stop a stolen phone from using participating Canadian networks, but it does not erase your data or replace Lost Mode.
- Microsoft Says Its AI Must Always Let Humans Take Control
Matthew Leo · September 15, 2026 · AIMicrosoft's draft MAI code bars its models from resisting correction or shutdown. The useful question is how the company will prove those rules work.
- Android’s September Drop Is Five Features, Not One Update
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026 · NewsGoogle’s September Android Drop mixes features that are available now, rolling out, or limited by Android version. Here is what Canadians can actually expect.