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Alphabet’s AI arm DeepMind opens research lab in Canada, first outside the U.K.
Alphabet’s artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary DeepMind has opened its first international research lab in Edmonton, Canada, in partnership with the University of Alberta (UAlberta). This move...
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Facebook is opening an AI office in Montreal
Facebook is expanding its AI team to Montreal, in a move that will allow the social networking giant to tap into a hotbed of AI talent in and around the city. Joelle Pineau, the co-director of McGill...
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The most attractive place for tech outside of Silicon Valley is… Canada
ANALYSIS: It’s no secret that Google searches for “how to move to Canada” surged after the 2016 U.S. presidential election. But there’s now new data that Canadian startups are seeing more interest from...
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Canada pushes back against U.S. copyright demands in NAFTA
The third round of negotiations over the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is underway right now in Ottawa, and EFF is there to represent you. It’s been a frustrating few...
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U.S. court rejects Canadian court order requiring Google to remove search...
After years of litigation in two countries, a federal court in the US has weighed in on a thorny question: Does Google US have to obey a Canadian court order requiring Google to take down information...
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Amazon brings Echo, Alexa, and Prime Music to Canada
Amazon has announced that it’s finally launching its voice-controlled Echo speakers in Canada. The Echo Dot, Echo, and Echo Plus are open for preorder today for $70, $130, and $200, respectively,...
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Botler.ai launches sexual harassment detection bot for U.S. and Canada
Montreal-based Botler.ai today announced that it will launch a new service to help victims of sexual harassment determine whether they have been violated and whether what happened to them fits U.S. or...
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Cuphead wins its biggest prize: the praise of Canadian prime minister Justin...
Canada has done a lot to facilitate the growth of its game-development industry, and that passion apparently goes all the way to the top. On Twitter today, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau posted...
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Toronto’s thriving AI ecosystem serves as a model for the world
GUEST: While you were looking the other way, Toronto humbly produced some of the globe’s top artificial intelligence and deep learning experts, companies, and innovations. Now is the time for the city...
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Canada is exploring using AI to help prevent suicide
Suicide is the second most common cause of death in people between the ages of 10 and 19 in Canada. Despite the country’s preventative efforts, the number of suicides continues to grow year after year....
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Google’s first Canadian Cloud Platform region opens for business in Montréal
Google’s first Cloud Platform region in Canada is now open for business in Montréal. The internet giant announced it would be adding a Canada-based region to its global cloud artillery way back in...
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Salesforce to invest $2 billion in Canada business as U.S. tech firms head north
(Reuters) — U.S. business software developer Salesforce.com will pump $2 billion into its Canadian business over the next five years, it said on Thursday, the latest major U.S. technology investment...
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Huawei and Telus test fixed 5G in homes, paving way for Canadian rollout
Facing restrictions in the United States due to national security concerns, China’s leading smartphone maker Huawei announced today that Canadian carrier Telus is live-testing Huawei 5G equipment in...
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Canada forces Apple and Primate Labs to testify in iPhone battery scandal
Though lawsuits and government investigations into Apple’s iPhone battery debacle multiplied and went international in January, Canada’s government escalated its investigation today, bringing...
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Canada and New Zealand announce major 5G tests, but national service remains...
As governments race to authorize 5G wireless networks across the globe, Canada and New Zealand each took major steps today toward testing 5G technologies within their borders. Yet nationwide 5G service...
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How Canada’s AI community can build on its current momentum
GUEST: Toronto’s status as a burgeoning tech and artificial intelligence hub recently received a huge stamp of validation. The community made the final list of 20 cities in the running for Amazon’s...
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Kongregate opens international office in Montreal to target indies
Kongregate has built a big business over the years as a web, mobile, and PC game publisher. And now it is adding a new office in Montreal. That tells you that the Canadians are doing a good job picking...
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Apple forges eco-friendly aluminum venture with Alcoa and Rio Tinto
A low-cost, long-term deal pairing Apple with metal giants Alcoa and Rio Tinto intends to eliminate greenhouse gases in manufacturing aluminum, the companies announced today. Named Elysis, the...
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CN Tower Viewfinder app offers ‘VR’ view of Toronto from 1,136 feet up
If you’ve ever wondered what Toronto looks like from the CN Tower’s famous observation deck, now’s your chance to see it for yourself. A new app offers a “virtual reality” view of the city from 1,136...
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U.S. legislators urge Canada to block Huawei from 5G networks
U.S. Senators Warner and Rubio asked Canada to block China's Huawei from helping to build next-generation 5G telecommunications networks.Read More
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Apple brings EU data privacy features to U.S., tightens app and web privacy...
Apple has expanded its Data and Privacy mini site outside of Europe, enabling more users to automatically request, change, and delete data Apple collects.Read More
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Canada arrests Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
Canada has arrested Chinese telecoms giant Huawei’s global chief financial officer in Vancouver, where she is facing extradition to the United States.Read More
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Japan bans Huawei and ZTE 5G networking hardware; will Canada be next?
The Japanese government has joined the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in blocking Chinese cellular networking hardware. More bans could soon follow.Read More
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Truecaller: Spam calls jumped over 300% in 2018
According to Truecaller's yearly report, global spam calls were up 300% over last year, and scammers cost U.S. users $8.9 billion.Read More
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Canadian venture capital firm Framework Venture Partners launches $115...
Framework Venture Partners has announced the first close of a $115 million fund for Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) startups.Read More
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Huawei sues the U.S. government for banning its products
Huawei Technologies has confirmed it is suing the U.S. government over a section of a defense bill passed into law last year that restricted its business.Read More
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Rogers bets $1.7 billion on 600MHz for Canadian 5G, mirroring T-Mobile
The top Canadian carrier is placing a huge bet on slow but far-traveling 600MHz radio spectrum for its national 5G network, just like U.S. carrier T-Mobile.Read More
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Detained Huawei CFO pens letter to employees: ‘My inner self has never felt...
Huawei CFO Sabrina Meng Wanzhou has written a letter to the company's employees thanking them for their support and vowing to continue fighting extradition.Read More
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HTC releases Vive Pro Eye in North America for $1,599
HTC's most deluxe, enterprise-class VR headset finally has an official U.S. and Canadian price, plus a release date: today.Read More
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Huawei files lawsuit against U.S. Commerce Department over seized equipment
Huawei is suing the U.S. Commerce Department to challenge whether telecommunications equipment sent from and to China is covered by regulations.Read More
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