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Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build public computing infrastructure for the Canadian artificial intelligence sector, part of a $2 billion commitment outlined in this spring’s federal budget.
CRTC launches consultation on home internet choice, proposes standard labels

CRTC launches consultation on home internet choice, proposes standard labels

OTTAWA — Canada's telecommunications regulator is launching another consultation to seek feedback on how to help consumers shop for home internet plans.
I quit my smartphone for two weeks to see if I’d have a better life

I quit my smartphone for two weeks to see if I’d have a better life

Using a flip phone helped me gain some perspective on smartphone and social media addiction, but giving up my iPhone was hard in surprising ways.
Five B.C. clean energy projects getting $12.5 million from feds

Five B.C. clean energy projects getting $12.5 million from feds

Funding to help B.C. cleantech companies advance technology for carbon sequestration, biofuels
Opinion: Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet

Opinion: Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet

While metaverse supporters claim VR can virtually recreate in-person collaborative experiences, the ways users interact with VR systems can introduce usability issues.
NATO cybersecurity czar speaks in Vancouver, undeterred by second Trump term

NATO cybersecurity czar speaks in Vancouver, undeterred by second Trump term

"Sometimes what politicians say and what they do can be different," NATO’s chief information officer Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer told cybersecurity experts in Vancouver.
Kelowna's KF Aerospace renews Purolator contract for cargo aircraft

Kelowna's KF Aerospace renews Purolator contract for cargo aircraft

Modern ATR72-500F aircraft to replace aging Convair fleet
Quantum computing embraces real-world business applications in B.C.

Quantum computing embraces real-world business applications in B.C.

Next-gen technology is helping to solve complex problems in finance and logistics
Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday.
Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Learn about the role of carbon capture technology—like at Squamish’s Carbon Engineering—in combating climate change and the possible future of this ‘essential’ innovation.