OTR Backup 05/04/2025

• Tariffs are sinking shipping in Seattle

• Microsoft Switches to Passkeys By Default, Pledges to Eliminate Passwords

• Reddit Just Added AI to Its Search Bar

  Reddit Answer's already has AI assistance, but Reddit plans to bring it to the main search bar to simplify using it.

• Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive | The Verge

  Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim testified that Firefox could run out of business should a court prohibit Google from entering revenue share deals to be the default.

• Could Liberals still win in Windsor?

• See how Toronto demolished and rebuilt a huge stretch of the Gardiner Expressway

  The long-term rebuild of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway has faced its fair share of criticism for contributing to the city's traffic woes, but it's ac…

• Want better AI images? I tried Midjourney 7 and it blew me away - here's why | ZDNET

• Sam Altman and Elon Musk are racing to build an ‘everything app’ | The Verge

  Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project is quietly building a crypto social network to rival Elon Musk’s X.

• Google Gemini's Image Generation Has Just Been Supercharged - Talk Android

  Google Gemini's image generation hand gains some very impressive magic tricks.

• I saw how an “evil” AI chatbot finds vulnerabilities. It’s as scary as you think | PCWorld

  These rogue AI chatbots don't just find vulnerabilities, but exploits for those weaknesses, too.

• Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Offer Hits New High For Windows Users

  Do not miss this — check your PC now.

• Google Is Overhauling Overviews With AI Mode, and Search Will Never Be the Same

  Google Search now chats back with AI Mode.

• 15 Powerful Life Lessons Only Tough Experiences Can Teach You - arnienicola

  Life’s most difficult experiences often teach profound lessons that lead to personal growth and deeper understanding of life. Through adversity, we are tested and taught some of life’s most valuable lessons. These lessons can be hard-earned, often accompanied by pain and struggle, yet they carry wisdom, resilience, and insight. Here are the 15 lessons some...

• We asked Canadians what the best universities in Canada are and U of T wasn't the top choice - Narcity

  But a lot of Ontario universities were mentioned!

• How To Dual Boot Linux and Windows on any PC | Tom's Hardware

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• Tesla Threatens to Sue Canada Over Millions in Frozen EV Rebates - TeslaNorth.com

  Tesla is threatening legal action after the Canadian government froze more than $43 million in electric vehicle rebate payments under Canada’s iZEV program. The company sent a letter to Transport Canada on March 28, demanding that payments resume “in the immediate term,” and accusing the government of unfairly cutting off funds with no prior warning. - Tesla is threatening legal action after the Canadian government froze more than $43 million in electric vehicle rebate payments under Canada’s iZEV program. The company sent a letter to Transport Canada on March 28, demanding that payments resume “in the immediate term,” and accusing the government of unfairly cutting off funds with no prior warning.

• Feature Comparison: LibreOffice - Microsoft Office - The Document Foundation Wiki

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