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The Very True Story of the Death of Zeno of Citium. - Existential Comics A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes Several major Linux distros hit by serious Sudo security flaws | TechRadar How to Set Up a Local AI Assistant Using Cursor AI (No Code) - Geeky Gadgets Learn how to build a local AI assistant with Cursor AI. Automate tasks, boost productivity, and maintain data privacy in just a few steps. After years of development, Isomorphic Labs says its AI-created drugs are nearly ready for human trials. Over 3,200 Toronto drivers have just been fined $190 for not following this ru...

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Trump vs. Khamenei: Round Two A long post from Trump yesterday tried to deflect his ineffectiveness in dealing with the bad PR that nobody knows anything about the Iranian highly enriched uranium, HEU. Nobody knows the real damage to the facilities. News reports have confirmed my... For Many Schools, AI Is Now a Daily Reality. What That Means School districts are beginning to think about how to use AI for teaching and learning, ISTE+ASCD CEO Richard Culatta says. How Big Is a Dinosaur, Really? A Preschooler’s Guide to Prehistoric Size This Is the Best Free AI Image Generator That No One Talks About It’s free, fast, and oddly under the radar. Ca...

Cyber pirates have a license to scam I talked to 5 AIs about my cat, Mr. Giggles - and it says a lot about the state of chatbots | ZDNET I replaced YouTube with an open source app and suddenly my phone lasts all day I replaced YouTube with NewPipe and saved both battery life and data Mandarin buffet: Why this Ontario chain is a true icon More than just a chain buffet, Mandarin has become a beloved gathering place for generations of Ontarians — a uniquely Chinese-Canadian institution built on comfort, nostalgia, and community. What Waterloo won’t tell you about their new medical school program – Imprint Publications We all...

RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel toil and trouble Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - here's what's new | ZDNET Microsoft confirms new Chrome bug that disables parental controls | Laptop Mag Visualizing the Countries With the Largest Proven Oil Reserves Jobs in Canada with the highest and lowest average wages | National If you're looking for well-paying jobs, Statistics Canada released a report that could give you insight into industries with the best pay. I Help Busy People Organize Digital Clutter — Here Are My 5 Top Tips - Busines...

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Trump leaves his base dazed and confused Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for music fans - and it's free | ZDNET How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security | ZDNET Canada's 1st beach cleaning robot is coming to Ontario's parks The BeBot began its litter-cleaning work on the shores of Lake Simcoe at Sibbald Point Provincial Park this week. Canadians are getting real about why they'd hate to live in Toronto and it's kinda brutal - Narcity Like any major city, living in Toronto comes with its fair share of pros and cons. There's no denying the...

Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux - Ars Technica Graeme MacKay: Trump’s early exit Click here to view this article from www.thestar.com. Fastmail replaced my Gmail and I'm never going back - Android Authority I left Gmail and Google Calendar for Fastmail. Here’s how it fits into my Android workflow, what I gained, and why I’m not going back. The Windows default browser is pretty impressive these days. Is ChatGPT Catching Google on Search Activity? [Infographic] | Social Media Today Conversational AI is changing search, but is Google really at risk? ...

Seattle’s tech bros are on top — for now One of the most tech-savvy countries in the world just dumped Windows — what's your excuse? | Laptop Mag Here are some other, safer ways to verify your identity and sign into your accounts. Windows Family Safety Reportedly Blocks Chrome Access on Desktop Chrome is getting blocked on Windows desktop, and the latest culprit is reportedly the Windows Family Safety feature. Tiny Toronto house that could pass as a garden shed selling for $600K The last time 4 Lucy Ave. hit the market, it was listed as a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home — which already felt like a stretch for a house that cloc… ...

Weekly Cartoon: Altatude #12 Issue 30 This week’s Sunday funny comes to us from cartoonist Ali Solomon. How to turn AI into your own research assistant with this free Google tool | ZDNET Attention Safari users: Here are 8 reasons to switch to Chrome | Macworld Should Chrome or Safari get your vote in the browser wars? Here are eight reasons to give Google's browser a chance. 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more leaked in massive data breach | ZDNET Forget virtual pets – the next AI video craze is cats doing Olympic diving, and it’s all thanks to this new Google Veo 3 rival | TechRadar ...

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