Stock News Twelve B.C. Canadian Tire stores used facial recognition tech to track customers: privacy report The commissioner selected four stores for investigation and found that all 12 stores had removed their facial recognition systems after the investigation began Joseph MortonApril 21, 2023
Technology Zoom Video Communications acquires employee management platform, Workvivo Workvivo has seen triple-digit growth in the last three years Joseph MortonApril 14, 2023
Technology LinkedIn teams up with CLEAR for digital identification verification services The company's platform is used in various industries, including travel, healthcare, and sports, to enhance safety and security Joseph MortonApril 14, 2023
Technology Rogers Communications latest acquisition helps with 5G rollout on Toronto subway Currently, TTC passengers with any mobile carrier can only call 911 in areas with cellular coverage, such as station platforms and concourses Joseph MortonApril 12, 2023
Business SkipTheDishes launches online ‘Inflation Cookbook’ to help people find cheap food The new app feature monitors food prices and uses the data to find trends in inflation and select better-priced groceries Natalia Buendia CalvilloApril 11, 2023
AI and Autonomy Canada’s privacy watchdog launches investigation into OpenAI The investigation has been launched after a complaint regarding the improper gathering and use of user information without consent Joseph MortonApril 5, 2023
News Quebecor acquires Freedom Mobile, creates fourth major wireless carrier in Canada Videotron has promised the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to keep prices low Natalia Buendia CalvilloApril 3, 2023
Health and Safety FDA to reject medical device applications without cyberattack protection plans As many as 40 per cent of end-of-life devices have no protection at all against cyberattacks Joseph MortonMarch 31, 2023
AI and Autonomy Elon Musk and other industry experts sign open letter urging temporary pause on AI development The letter calls for a more conservative approach, rather than a stop to AI technology production Joseph MortonMarch 29, 2023
Canada Innovation, Science and Industry Minister and CRTC take aim at rising roaming fees Regulator to take aim at hidden fees for customers while using phones abroad Joseph MortonMarch 24, 2023