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Switched off Here are the facts on Trump's orders to send troops to Portland and Chicago WiFi signals can measure heart rate without a wearable device | Health | thesuburban.com New research shows how the signal from a household WiFi device can be used to monitor heart rate with state-of-the-art accuracy. Doug Ford’s cabinet ministers are getting a lot of speeding tickets Canada's last hockey stick factory survives in face of tariff threats, globalization Wearing protective gloves and earplugs, a worker feeds lengths of wood into a machine that makes an ear-splitting whine as it automatically cuts a groove into the end of ea...

The Simpsons: Every Treehouse of Horror From Seasons 1-10 Ranked How America's CEOs lost their voice — and found Trump's Trump calls for YouTube TV to bring back Univision, calls it ‘very bad’ for GOP ahead of midterms New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez The Built-In Toilet Paper Storage Solution To Consider For Your Next Bathroom Remodel Read More: https://www.housedigest.com/1983758/built-in-toilet-paper-storage-solution-bathroom-reno/ Couples Who Are Naturally Good To Each Other And Make It Look Easy Usually...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Switching to a new password manager wasn't that painful after all - Android Authority After delaying the transition to a standalone password manager, it turns out that the switch wasn't nearly as disruptive as I had expected. The Google Pixel Fold went from overpriced to under $500 — and it's worth every penny I didn't like it at launch, but now it's hard to beat The history of Mandarin Restaurants in Ontario If you grew up in Ontario, there's a slim chance you haven't been to Mandarin. It's the kind of restaurant that seems to appear at every milestone, w… Ranking...

In shutdown, no mercy for federal workers 6 ChromeOS tricks that are my secret to getting more done Here's why I'll never underestimate ChromeOS again Will Smith concert video highlights concern about AI faking crowds : NPR Odd fingers and faces in the crowd of a recent Will Smith concert video led to suspicions of AI. But AI is improving fast, and there are serious implications for how "fake" crowds might be coopted. I answered the million dollar question about cloud storage services - here's my expert advice | ZDNET The calendar says it's October but on the 'Ontario Riviera,' it's still hot ...

62 Times Comments Were Better Than The Original Post | Bored Panda How often are replies funnier than the original post? 6 myths about two-factor authentication that could get you hacked It's not as secure as you think Can you trust AI Overviews? Recent studies suggest they may not be as accurate as you think | Tom's Guide What’s the Difference Between College and University? Haunting photos show the demolition of a landmark Toronto hospital A beautiful structure that has served Toronto's health care needs for almost three-quarters of a century is being reduced to rubble, and haunting pho… ...

I'm amazed this simple optical illusion just broke my brain | Creative Bloq Trump, Hegseth military grandstanding an embarrassment 10 Reasons Why Answer Engines Are Replacing Search Engines - jeffbullas.com Something strange is happening to our online habits. And the data proves it’s not just a phase. How to Visualize Your Ideas Using Google Mixboard (Step-by-Step Guide) Your Google Nest devices are getting a big upgrade for free - these older models included | ZDNET Study: The new reality of buying your first home in Ontario ...

Trump’s assault on American cities Linux isn’t really free—you have to pay the DIY tax While Linux may be free, it still has its own toll with the time and effort required to get it running. I thought a $120 mouse was excessive, until this Logitech completely changed the way I work | ZDNET These 20 Apps Are Watching You—And You Probably Use Them Every Day | PCMag Smart home users say they're done trusting Google - Android Authority Many of our readers explained how they've been burned by Google too many times to trust its smart home ecosystem again. ‘I was ...

Thomas Wedders: The Man With the World’s Longest Nose | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Aquariums, Attractions, Museums 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD MOVE TO LINUX INSTEAD OF WINDOWS 11 Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1979066/reasons-why-should-use-linux-instead-of-windows/ I install these 11 apps on every new Linux system, and you should, too - here's why | ZDNET YouTube to pay Trump $22 million for suspending his account after Jan. 6 riot Your YouTube Premium subscription just got 3 major upgrades - plus AI experiments you can try | ZDNET How to use Google Gem...

Cartoon: If former presidents were Trump-like A cartoon by Mike Luckovich. 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Switching to Linux from Windows Truths about switching from Windows to Linux I learned from practical experience. This Windows 11 mod makes your PC look like a completely different OS From bland to brilliant: the fastest way to refresh your Windows experience. Keep Your Old Laptop Alive by Installing ChromeOS Flex | WIRED Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. London's mayor is proposing modular housing. H...

Watch Paul McCartney play Beatles hit for first time since 1990 Paul McCartney has officially revived the beloved Beatles hit, 'Help!', for the first time since 1990. He played it at the beginning of a show in Santa Barbara. Why This Distro Is More Popular Than Ubuntu and Linux Mint Right Now How is CachyOS able to catch everyone's attention? Penticton local shares warning after battery pack exploded and started fire in her apartment I love robots, but this one is so weird | Creative Bloq Posted from Diigo . The rest of my favorite links are here .

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September 25 editorial cartoons | The Week There's already a big concern about Google's Android-powered PCs Google recently teased its upcoming Android PC project — and there's already a red flag. Here's what people are worried about. Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how you can easily stop it | ZDNET The Complete Guide to Google Alternatives Open Notebook How to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Sept. 30, 2025, and here are the ways you c...

Cartoon: Hate on an escalator This AI-powered news feed has replaced my morning scroll Daily Listen allows hands-free news consumption while multitasking Gemini Canvas by Google: A Free AI Tool for App Development - Geeky Gadgets Build apps, games, websites and more without coding! Discover Google’s free AI-powered Gemini Canvas platform for effortless development. Ford government set to announce legislation banning speed cameras The Ford government will introduce legislation on Thursday that will eliminate speed cameras in Ontario, CityNews has confirmed. 9 Ontario road rules that can fine you up to $2,500 — even if you're not in a car - N...

Trump White House Clowns Biden, Reveals Official Autopen Pic Some new artwork is now on display at the White House: a picture of President Joe Biden's autopen, which is wedged between two framed images of President Trump Cartoon: Prove Me Wrong How much RAM does your Linux PC really need in 2025? I did the math so you don't have to | ZDNET How to get the most out of Android Auto with 7 easy tricks Make Android Auto work better for you with quick tweaks that improve navigation, media, and communication on the road ‘It’s so dehumanizing,’ Trump’s Tylenol-autism comments spark outrage from Canadian experts - NOW Toronto Autism...

32 Forgotten '90s Things Millennials Will Recognize If you know, you know...and if you grew up in the '90s, you definitely know!!! I've been using Linux for a quarter of a century, so why do I keep coming back to Ubuntu? | Tom's Hardware Perplexity Launches an AI Email Assistant Agent for Gmail and Outlook, Aimed at Scheduling, Drafting, and Inbox Triage - MarkTechPost Perplexity AI Email Assistant Agent automates scheduling, drafts replies in your tone, and prioritizes Gmail and Outlook inboxes for Max Perplexity Comet Browser: The AI Tool That Redefines Web Browsing - Geeky Gadgets Discover how the Perplexity Comet Browser combines cutting-edge AI tools with intuitive features for smarter, fas...

Trump administration to link Tylenol use to risk of autism Jack and the Cabbage Head — Bizarro | Naked Cartoonist Our Bizarro cartoons for the week and my painful, honest thoughts about the insecurity of authoritarians. Chrome for Android is now getting podcast-style Audio Overviews Google Chrome is now getting the new Audio Overviews feature that can turn any webpage into an AI-hosted podcast. Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Shakes up Silicon Valley Hiring - Business Insider Changing these 7 settings on my Samsung phone greatly extended its battery life | ZDNET ...

21 Donald Trump political cartoons | The Week Overtourism is leading to more car crashes in Scotland. T-plates might be the answer | CNN On This Day in 1973, the World Lost One of Its Greatest Folk Musicians at Age 30 6 operating system luxuries Windows users have never known about Linux Windows may seem easier, but Linux has a lot of advantages over it. You might not even know these features exist, but they're fantastic. Spotify has 3 hidden features most people don't know about | Tom's Guide 3 Amazing Songs That George Martin Produced Outside of The Be...

Cartoon: Before Jimmy Chrome - AI Edition Your Samsung phone and watch could soon warn you of Alzheimer's disease Samsung researchers have developed a new way to track cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease, using your phone and watch. 3 ways to use photo-to-video in Gemini Here’s how I’ve been using Gemini’s photo-to-video tool as a multimedia storyteller, plus some tips for making your own videos. How to Use Free Nano Banana AI for Stunning Image Creation - Geeky Gadgets Discover Google Nano Banana AI, the free tool that turns text into stunning visuals. Learn its features and unleash your creativity today. ...

Steve Nease Cartoon September 19, 2025 Turns out, chatbots don’t care about punctuation — here’s what happened when I tested it | Tom's Guide Gemini in Chrome rolling out to free users, agentic features coming Gemini in Chrome for Mac and Windows will no longer require an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription, while Google today also announced... How Google makes billions off you Alberta professor put on leave as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk's death continue | Politics | thecanadianpressnews.ca EDMONTON - The ripple effects of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's killing continued to be felt across Canada on Thursday ...

September 17 editorial cartoons | The Week How to set up Ubuntu on a Chromebook Firefox 143 gets Microsoft Copilot AI and Google Lens support | PCWorld The newest version of Firefox comes with new AI features and accessibility improvements, plus fixes to numerous security vulnerabilities. Gemini just aced the world's most elite coding competition - what it means for AGI | ZDNET On This Day in 2024, We Said Goodbye to JD Souther—the Pen Behind Your Favorite Linda Rondstadt and Eagles Classics Vivaldi browser adds 'The Tab Button' to cut down on tab clut...