Tag: Tech
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Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Are car headlights too bright these days? The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights, but it is unclear whether Canada could — or should — do the same. The intention for a study in the U.K. comes after a petition called for…
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U.S. cyber agency says its emails with Microsoft stolen by Russian hackers – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Raphael Satter Reuters Posted April 11, 2024 5:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Russian government-backed hackers have used their access to Microsoft’s email system to steal correspondence between officials and the tech giant, an emergency directive by the…
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Ottawa has used AI in nearly 300 projects and initiatives: research – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Canada’s federal government has used artificial intelligence in nearly 300 projects and initiatives, new research has found — including to help predict the outcome of tax cases, sort temporary visa applications and promote diversity in hiring. Joanna Redden, an associate professor at Western University, pieced together the database using news reports, documents tabled in…
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Got an old iPhone? Here’s how to submit a class-action settlement claim | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Do you own or have you ever owned an iPhone 6 or 7? You might be eligible for a payout from Apple under a Canada-wide class-action settlement worth up to $14.4 million. The class-action settlement with Apple was approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court last month and is related to a lawsuit over…
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Trudeau announces $2.4B federal investment in AI, tech sector | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The federal government will be investing $2.4 billion to accelerate Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday. The investment will be divided between a number of measures meant to advance job growth in the AI and tech industry and boost businesses’ productivity. “This announcement is a major investment in our…
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Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipse | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Total solar eclipses like the much-anticipated one taking place on Monday are usually thought of as visual experiences. Lasting memories of the day might include a few minutes of complete darkness, prompted by the rare alignment of the sun, Earth and moon. The highlight for others, if they’re lucky enough to get their hands…
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University of Winnipeg says cyberattack stole employee, student financial info | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The University of Winnipeg said Thursday the individuals behind a cyberattack discovered last week likely “stole information” from current and former students and employees dating back more than 20 years. The university disclosed on March 24 that a cyber incident targeted the school’s network, which led to the school delaying exams, cancelling classes and…
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Microsoft’s ‘cascade of security failures’ blamed for Chinese hack of U.S. officials – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A “cascade of security failures” at Microsoft allowed a state-backed Chinese hacking group to access the email accounts of senior U.S. government officials last year, according to a blistering report from a cybersecurity review board released Wednesday. The report from the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board, created in 2021 by U.S. President Joe Biden,…
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Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for tech companies to sell to Ottawa: report – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for Canadian tech companies to sell to government, a new report from an industry group says — and all that red tape is keeping them from a bigger piece of the billions spent on procurement. In some cases, companies find it easier to sell to foreign governments, says Laurent…