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Political cartoons for November 21 | The Week It’s not just you: The internet is breaking Recent outages show that your digital life increasingly hangs on a few files behaving themselves — because the cloud wasn’t built to fail gracefully Google is working on vertical tabs for Chrome And you can try them now Google tells employees it must double capacity every 6 months to meet AI demand - Ars Technica Google’s AI infrastructure chief tells staff it needs thousandfold capacity increase in 5 years. Every Canadian NHL team but two is having a miserable season | Sports The 2025-26 season has been a very disappointing one for f...

31 Funny “Fruit Gone Bad” Cartoons That Prove Produce Has Personality (New Pics) ChatGPT Atlas just got its first major update - 3 new features you'll want to use | TechRadar Don't get ghost tapped: 5 ways to block thieves from scanning your wallet Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders Trump accused several Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior,” calling for them “be arrested and put on trial" and added that sedition is “punishable by death." Ontarians can now save up to $200 on energy-efficient appliances. Here’s how ...

The Message - The Perry Bible Fellowship The Perry Bible Fellowship I switched to a 25-inch Android tablet for a week - and one thing stood out most | ZDNET Google Maps Rolls Out New Features to Make Your Holiday Travel Smoother - CNET To beat the holiday rush, explore the latest Google Maps updates with the help of Gemini. This cheap gas hack can save you up to 20 c/L — no special app or membership required - Narcity This simple trick might be Canada's best-kept gas price secret. A rare weather phenomenon is bringing severe cold to Ontario next month, here’s what you need to know - NOW Toronto A meteorologist is warning Ontaria...

AI Socrates - Existential Comics A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes How Google Lens Became My Go-To Sidekick for Winter Adventures - CNET This simple camera-based tool might be the smartest free device already sitting on your phone. The best holiday gifts for tech fanatics These are the 15 most mispronounced words in Canada right now Microsoft is packing more AI into Windows, ready or not - here's what's new | ZDNET 3 Task Manager tricks I wish I knew when I bought my first Windows 11 PC ...

Cartoon: Save the children! A cartoon by Pedro Molina. Related |� Trump spews more lies about vaccines and autism and ... the Amish? How to turn on Private DNS mode on Android phones - and why you should ASAP | ZDNET Ontario has a 1,337-year-old tree and you can visit it This Ontario city has starred in almost 30 Christmas movies and has a magical holiday market - Narcity It's the most magical time of the year! Christmas is just around the bend, and if you're looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, you'll want to plan a road trip to this enchanting destination. How to clear your Android phone cache (and wipe out lag fo...

Cartoon: But Trump said ... YOU'RE MISSING OUT IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED THESE GOOGLE MAPS TRICKS Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2024969/google-maps-tricks-you-need-to-try/ I’m tired of ‘free’ apps that are just trying to bully me into paying - Android Authority I keep seeing free apps getting worse to push users to paid plans, all while still advertising themselves as free to use. 6 things I am doing to reduce my digital footprint Your browsing habits can dictate a lot about you YouTube Music is finally testing the long-requested playlist search feature YouTube Music appears to be testing the ability to search within play...

5 hilariously incriminating cartoons about the Epstein files | The Week Twitter Users Are Posting Things We Haven’t Thought About Since Elementary School, But Will Instantly Remember (29 Pics) | Bored Panda There’s something about school memories that makes them so vivid and long-lasting, it feels like they happened yesterday. But the most peculiar thing about these experiences is that they’re both too specific and too weird to digest. That’s why, when this Twitter user shared a collection of flashbacks from elementary school, people came to the conclusion that we all lived in the same childhood. What’s the Hardest College To Get Into in the World? | HowStuffWorks Getting into college is tough, but getting into one of the most selective universities on Earth? Not even a perfect GPA gu...

I ditched Chrome for this lightweight browser — and my PC’s faster than ever This browser offers Chrome familiarity with less memory use and hidden tracking. Ranked: America’s Most Visited Websites in 2025 How to Create Better AI Images: A Complete Guide to Prompts, Tools, and Expert Tips - CNET Learn the key differences between DALL-E, Canva, and Google's AI for image creation. 15 words Canadians looked up the most on how to pronounce, according to new research Toronto Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage gets engaged on a beach weeks after World Series | Sports It turns out that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage will get a ring...

Cartoon: Today's news quiz What is a passkey authenticator? Only the key to our passwordless tomorrow | ZDNET 5 must-have apps I install on every new Windows PC - and why they matter | ZDNET Ex-Toronto Blue Jays coach admits wrong call that cost team the World Series | Sports Here's what the Toronto region's transit map could look like in next few decades https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/ferrari-engineers-have-chosen-their-scapegoat-for-the-2025-season-and-its-not-lewis-hamilton/ ...

Cartoon: 100% not woke Perplexity CEO Warns That AI Girlfriends Can Melt Your Brain How to dispose of old smartphones safely https://www.slashgear.com/2014938/browsers-can-now-do-tasks-for-you-what-agentic-ai-means/ Behind the scenes as the Great Canadian Flag comes down for the season How to find and remove PC viruses for free: 12 reliable methods that work for me | ZDNET This Is the Funniest Joke About a the New 50 Year Mortgage Plan | Cracked.com ...

Steve Nease cartoon, Nov. 12, 2025 Computer science: The cornerstone of AI literacy | EdSource Discover the importance of AI literacy and computer science education in preparing students for an AI-driven future. Join the mission to empower creators, not just users, of AI. Snow creates road havoc, closes schools as police issue safety warning Mozilla Firefox gets new anti-fingerprinting defenses Mozilla announced a major privacy upgrade in Firefox 145 that reduces even more the number of users vulnerable to digital fingerprinting. Netbook: The Brief Boom of Small Computers Since 2007, netbooks were considered an affordable alternativ...

- YouTube 6 ways to level up your home network's privacy - for free | ZDNET The life-changing advice monks gave to Leonard Cohen For a brief period, Leonard Cohen was a practising Buddhist monk, therein the folk musician and poet was given a profound piece of advice that changed his life. Toronto’s living wage is about $10 more than Ontario’s minimum rate: report There is nearly a $10 difference between Ontario’s minimum wage and the hourly rate workers need to be able to comfortably live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), according to a new report. Canada's Christmas weather forecast is out and it reveals which places will be snowy - N...

Cartoon: Good old journalistic ethics 5 ways you can remove your personal information online | Tom's Guide Google's AI comeback gains traction New book details London's unique architecture mix: 'Such a great city' Thunderbird eggs returned to their 'nest' at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation The era when good music died, according to Van Morrison Van Morrison praised John Lee Hooker and revealed how he thought that there was no good or "inspirational" music that came after the 1970s. ...

10 Animated Cats That Made History in Film - felinefam.com Cats have always held a special place in our hearts, and their animated counterparts have made significant strides in the world of film. I tested the world’s first mindful browser — it finally convinced me to ditch Google Chrome | Tom's Guide The college majors that are quickly getting more popular These 12 majors are seeing rapid growth as students align ambitions with market demand and economic change The Truth Behind Always Charging Your Phone and Battery Life Explained - CNET Here's the science behind your phone's battery life. Apple, Google and Samsung weigh in on best practices. ...

The AI energy monster is coming for our salmon and electricity The Best Free Software: 60 Editor-Selected Essentials | PCMag I just found 7 hidden Google Home features powered by AI — and they’re game changers I just discovered this hidden Google Maps feature that's a game changer for getting around cities | Tom's Guide 10 charming small towns in Ontario perfect for fall strolls These Ontario towns are known for their pedestrian-friendly vibes that are perfect for exploring this fall. ...

Cartoon: Lead and circuses Android Auto gets Gemini today, here’s what you gain and lose | Digital Trends Google is rolling out Gemini on Android Auto for some users today. The assistant replaces Google Assistant, keeps the "Hey Google" hotword, adds Live for back and forth, and drops contact nicknames. Message translation is included. What is vibe coding? Plus 7 AI coding tools to get started. | Mashable Okay, but what is vibe coding, really? Stop nodding and smiling every time you hear this phrase and get started with AI vibe coding tools. You should turn off ACR on your TV right now (and why it matters so much to privacy) | ZDNET T...

Election results: Voters say ‘No Kings’ Is uBlock Origin dead on Chrome? New update says yes, but here's how to get the ad blocker back Chrome v142 has removed the flags that kept Manifest v2 extensions like uBlock Origin alive. Here's what to do to re-enable uBlock Origin. Goodbye, Assistant: Google prepares to make Gemini your only option Gemini could soon get a new processing animation, new control buttons, but also lose the ability to switch to Google Assistant. Read on! How schools in Miami use Google AI tools for learning We visited Miami earlier this month to see firsthand how students and teachers are using our AI tools in innovative ways. ...

12 Classic Cartoons to Stream for Free, and Where to Find Them 'Looney Tunes,' 'My Little Pony,' 'Transformers,' 'Strawberry Shortcake,' and more are available to watch without a paid subscription. My top 5 screen-recording apps for Linux - and they're all free | ZDNET I've Tested Too Many AI Web Browsers That All Have the Same Fatal Flaws | PCMag Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find and remove it - fast | ZDNET Thunder Bay Persian Sables My top 5 password managers for Linux - and my favorite works on Windows ...

Cartoon: The man who knew too little 4 Clever Uses For Your Old MacBooks 3 Of The Best Roku TV Stick Alternatives Actually Worth Using Google Home is rolling out a major AI upgrade — here’s what to try first | Tom's Guide Your Friend Asked You a Question. Don't Copy and Paste an Answer From a Chatbot | WIRED Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself. Polar bear delights in chowing down on massive pumpkin A northern Ontario po...

Weekly Cartoon: Altatude #7 Issue 33 This week’s Sunday funny comes to us from cartoonist Alan Rozanski. Teacher secretly filled kid's empty lunchbox with food. Then 'Mr. Beast' decided to intervene - Scoop Upworthy What does the cookieless future mean for advertisers? | The Drum YOU SHOULDN'T STORE PASSWORDS IN YOUR WEB BROWSER — HERE'S WHY Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2010389/you-shouldnt-store-passwords-in-web-browser/ The Android note-taking app nobody talks about actually beats the giants The dark horse Android note app that's quietly winning ...

41 political cartoons for October 2025 | The Week Forget every other streaming app and install this on your smart TV This app lets you build your own streaming empire. These Documents Should Be Ready in Case of an Emergency - myHOMEBOOK In the event of an emergency, such as a flood or fire, it's important to have certain documents readily available. Google's push for "HTTPS Everywhere" enters its final phase in Chrome Supercomputer at UW gets a 'cool' new upgrade Now called Nibi, the UW supercomputer is as powerful as 35,000 desktops, and will handle the workload of 4,000 researchers each year. ...

5 snappily written political cartoons about vanishing food-stamp benefits | The Week I used to fear my phone's zoom button — now I can't stop tapping it Trust your phone a little more Is Always Charging Your Phone Bad for the Battery? Apple, Samsung and Google Weigh In - CNET This is the million-dollar question most people want answered. Here's what the experts have to say. Ontario’s new electricity rates kick in Nov. 1 11 Ontario driving laws you might be breaking that carry fines up to $20K - Narcity Some of these could cost you way more than you think. ...