PlayVS acquires GameSeta to accelerate expansion into Canada
PlayVS, the esports company bringing organized leagues to high schools and colleges, is today announcing its first acquisition. The startup, which has raised more than $100 million, has acquired GameSeta, a Vancouver-based startup that is also lookin.....»»
Apple Account Card in Wallet app now available in Canada and Australia
Apple introduced Apple Account cards in the United States back in 2022 with iOS 15.5. Now, with iOS 17.6, the Wallet app card is expanding to Canada and Australia, two years after the initial debut. more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2024 – Apple IDs in Wallet, more
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss H-E-B beginning to test Apple Pay support in a new pilot program. We also cover the expansion of support for IDs in Apple Wallet to its fifth state, Ohio. Additionally, we highlight a new image showca.....»»
Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes
Nearly 90% of North America's lakes are located in Canada. That's why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases f.....»»
Study shows link between asymmetric polar ice sheet evolution and global climate
Joint research led by Professor An Zhisheng from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the pivotal role of the growth of the Antarctic ice sheet and associated Southern Hemisphere sea ice expansion in trig.....»»
Dell’s top PC deals are for creatives and big ideas: Save up to $700
Dell Canada Big ideas with creative elements sometimes require a lot of power or, to be more specific, newer systems with capable hardware. Even graphic design using cloud solutions like Canva and Adobe tools require a little extra power that older l.....»»
Make your great ideas happen now: Get up to $700 off with Dell’s top deals
From Canada, Dell's top deals get you $700 off Dell computers, laptops, accessories, and much more. Plus, with a valid student email, you'll save even more!.....»»
From aviation to orthopedics: Polymer patch made from dynamic polymer networks
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and simplify previously laborious, expensive, and time-consuming repair processes on.....»»
The Jasper fire highlights the risks climate change poses to Canada"s world heritage sites
Climate change and extreme weather events pose a real risk to the world's heritage sites—a stark reality laid bare by the recent wildfire in Jasper, Alta......»»
Hyundai recalls about 50,000 vehicles over electrical wiring faults linked to airbag failures
Hyundai is recalling its 2024 Santa Fe gasoline and hybrid models in Canada and the U.S. because of electrical wiring faults that could cause airbags to deploy incorrectly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury in a crash......»»
Fortanix expands Key Insight to enhance cryptographic security across hybrid environments
Fortanix announced a major expansion to the Key Insight solution, allowing organizations to discover, assess, and remediate their fragmented cryptographic security risks proactively. Key Insight can now scan on-premises services such as databases, st.....»»
Cycode unveils Cycode AI to enhance ASPM platform with advanced security features
Cycode has unveiled Cycode AI, a suite of AI-powered features that are now embedded in the company’s Complete ASPM platform. This integration empowers security teams and developers to increase productivity, accelerate velocity, and gain visibility.....»»
BYD preparing to enter Canadian EV market, documents show
Joe McCabe, CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, said the U.S. auto market is BYD’s “holy grail,” but the company is likely to use both Canada and Mexico as “ports of entry.” .....»»
iOS 17.6 continues Emergency SOS via satellite expansion
With and later, users can contact emergency services even when there’s no Wi-Fi or cellular signal thanks to the Emergency SOS via satellite feature. This feature was first launched in the US and Canada and has since been slowly expanded to more c.....»»
Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry
Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations......»»
New study uses self-interacting dark matter to solve the final parsec problem
In a new study, scientists from Canada have proposed a solution to the final parsec problem of supermassive black hole (SMBH) mergers using self-interacting dark matter......»»
Paris Olympics: Canada"s soccer drone scandal highlights the need for ethics education
The Canadian women's soccer team has become the center of controversy after reports from the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed the team used a drone to observe the New Zealand soccer team's training sessions. That has led to New Zealand's team lodging a f.....»»
Q&A: Why wildfires don"t just burn, but can also pollute aquatic ecosystems
Last week, wildfires blazed across western Canada, turning the town of Jasper, located near Alberta's Jasper National Park, into ashes. The local government estimated that the fire damaged or destroyed up to half of the town's structures......»»
Five reasons why Canada should consider moving to a four-day work week
Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, flexible scheduling and additional vacation days......»»
Researchers use omics technologies to accelerate yam research progress
A research team has summarized current progress on the yam genome, plastome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome, highlighting the nutrient-rich and bioactive compound-laden Dioscorea species. This research holds significant value for genetic stu.....»»
The best Thunderbolt docks for your Mac or MacBook Pro
Increase the number of things you can connect to your Mac by getting yourself a Thunderbolt 4 dock. These are AppleInsider's recommendations to achieve expansion nirvana.An assortment of Thunderbolt docksOne of the problems when buying a MacBook is t.....»»