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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. ...

Scooby-Doo Halloween Song! Google’s Homepage Has a Halloween-Themed PAC-MAN Game Right Now | Lifehacker Flying high in Erieau Blue Jays news: Will this Rogers Centre quirk come into play during World Series? As the World Series makes its way back to Toronto, the Blue Jays home field may unveil a unique attribute for the world to see. Reselling your Blue Jays tickets? Here’s what the CRA wants to know Toronto Blue Jays on verge of World Series Title. Here’s what U.S. media are saying The Toronto Blue Jays are closer than ever to their first World Series t...

Cartoon: Whale oil! 3 Neat Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (September 26 - 28) Ever wanted to check the weather in your terminal? This little-known Gemini trick is the secret to fact-checking — and it’s more accurate than ChatGPT | Tom's Guide MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for chromebooks | Digital Trends MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance. In the news today: Blue Jays one win away from glory, Yesavage sets rookie record - North Bay News ...

Cartoon: Decline This new AI browser lets you set up 'Skills' to take on your everyday tasks - how it works | ZDNET Software engineer tricks a car dealership chatbot into 'selling' him a Chevy Tahoe for $1 - Upworthy ​Finally, a good use for AI. I tried a VPN on my smart TV, and now I can't go back Boot up Netflix UK with ease 2 Golden Rules for Every Couple | Psychology Today Two surprisingly simple rules can turn even your most familiar fights into moments of insight, empathy, and repair. How to use Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 | Windows Cen...

Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat” on Halloween? 9 fun ChatGPT image prompts to try in 2025 | Mashable Looking to have fun with ChatGPT? Try some of our favorite image prompts to create and transform your photos with AI. How Google Cloud and Gemini are powering Fox's World Series coverage | Android Central This browser extension keeps every tab perfectly organized without me touching it I can finally find what I’m looking for—and it’s not buried under 47 tabs. Nine months later, that body of water down south is still the “Gulf of Mexico” to news outlets Since the start of summer, "Gulf of America" has been losing what litt...

Thinking of You — Bizarro | Naked Cartoonist The week’s Bizarro cartoons and some thoughts on clairvoyance. I tested the AI on Apple Watch Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 8. It’s a no-contest | Digital Trends I pitted Gemini on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic against Siri on the Apple Watch Series 11. Google's AI is, by far, the best on-wrist companion. Google's Gemini can now turn your ideas or files into presentations instantly | Digital Trends Google’s Gemini in Canvas can now turn your ideas, notes, or files into full presentations in seconds. The AI generates slides complete with text, layouts, and images, all ready to export to Google Slides. It's your new shortcut from blank page to polished deck. ...

Tired Of Ads On Google TV? Use This Free App To Get Rid Of Them Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2002682/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-google-tv-free-app-projectivity-launcher/ 4 Most Common Android Auto Problems (And How To Fix Them) Homeowners Are Reusing Old iPad Tablets To Save Money On Their Smart Homes - Here's How Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2001930/how-homeowners-reusing-ipad-improve-smart-home-setup/ Here’s why Colonel Sanders was behind home plate at Toronto Blue Jays World Series game | Sports The Toronto Blue Jays had another very noticeable and unique individual sitting behind home plate on Saturday night. A new study says your mo...

Cartoon: MAGA Droney Hey, some exciting news from the world of Tomorrow: I’m launching a Kickstarter for a new book, tomorrow! My last publisher dropped me at the start of the pandemic, and then various life stuff ... Epstein’s victims are no hoax Get your news from AI? Watch out - it's wrong almost half the time | ZDNET Here's How to Vibe Code an App for Beginners in 4 Easy Steps The technique lets you build apps even if you don't know how to write code. CLOSURE: 13 more Beer Stores shutting down in November in Ontario People in Toronto just won't s...

15 Google Docs Hacks Everyone Should Know | Lifehacker The New Clippy? Mico Is One of 12 Copilot Upgrades Rolling Out Now | PCMag Walmart is selling a $99 Samsung smartwatch right now, and I can't recommend it enough | ZDNET Google Maps and Apple Maps aren't your only options when you're driving — here’s the 6 best alternatives | Tom's Guide Thinking about cancelling prom? Ontario education minister says 'think again' Cheaper times to use electricity are changing in Ontario on Nov. 1 ...

Cartoon: Government sh-tdown Apple Is Warning iPhone Users To Stop Using This Popular Browser - Here's Why Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1998099/apple-warning-iphone-stop-using-google-chrome-browser/ I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week - and found 9 big problems | ZDNET Android users warned over 38million downloads they must immediately delete from phones | Chronicle Live A cyber attack known as SlopAds has infected 224 Android apps, which have been downloaded a whopping 38million times. Users are being urged to delete the apps immediately 24 hours in, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is already surprising me | Digital Trends ...

Political cartoons for Oct. 21: No Kings and Jeffrey Epstein | The Week OpenAI releases Chrome-competitor browser “ChatGPT Atlas,” sending Google shares down - Sherwood News ChatGPT currently poses little threat to Google’s search business, but an OpenAI browser — and the data that comes with it — could change everything.... This Tiny Library Can Replace Google When You're Offline Why the Toronto Blue Jays have their champagne celebrations with beer instead of bubbly Ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher will get World Series ring regardless of who wins | Sports A former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was likely rather happy to see the Canadi...

The Simpsons Boss Has A Message For Fans Upset That Homer And Marge Are Now Millennials It’s not 40 hours—Gen Zers don’t know how long they need to work in a week and even experts can’t decide Cerebras CEO says entrepreneurs should work "every waking minute," and Google's Sergey Brin told Gemini staffers a 60-hour workweek is the “sweet spot”—but experts say that’s outrageous. Here's What It Really Takes to Win in the Age of AI Search Agencies are selling entrepreneurs quick fixes for LLM visibility, but the only strategy that lasts is the blend of PR credibility and SEO clarity. Canada's safest places to live in 2025 were ranked and so many big cities beat Toronto - Narcity One province t...

Are Old Google Home Speakers Still Supported? Here's What You Need To Know Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1995173/old-google-home-speakers-still-supported-gemini-update/ You're not seeing the same internet as everyone else, and it's all down to one choice Your browser controls how the web appears, curates content, filters information, and shapes what you see and click. 3 underrated Perplexity features you probably don't know about Perplexity can do a lot more than just answer your questions. I used Linux exclusively for five months instead of Windows, and I was surprised by what I didn't miss It turns out I wasn't as married to Windows as I thought. ...

Cartoon: Jester Johnson Your Android Phone Got These Four Useful Features For Free In 2025 Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1995449/android-phone-secret-features-free-2025/ You're About to Hear a Lot More About 'Vibes' at Work - Business Insider Crown Royal maker would ‘engage’ in talks for takeover of Ontario plant | Globalnews.ca The company behind Crown Royal says it would “engage” in talks for a takeover of its soon-to-be shuttered Ontario plant that’s irritated Premier Doug Ford. Windows 11 is removing PowerShell 2.0, but you won’t miss it Goodbye to an old feature that ...

Weapon of choice Satellite Images Show How Data Centers Are Changing American Landscape - Business Insider 5 apps I always install on every new Windows PC - and why they're essential | ZDNET Fire crews, police respond to deliberately set fire at Windsor school Ontario plans “shovels in the ground” on new Highway 7 The province has spent more than $200 million to prepare for the new highway between Kitchener and Guelph, with no new road in sight. “I knew how bummed out Neil was. He wasn’t feeling like making music. He was really sick...

Stay weird, Portland, and fight the good fight Mozilla Tests Free, Built‑In VPN for Firefox Mozilla Brings Perplexity to Firefox More than half of new content is AI-generated now, report finds | ZDNET Computer science grads can't find work, AI likely to blame: UW expert When it comes to entry level programming positions, artificial intelligence is increasingly taking over says a University of Waterloo expert. Mohawk artist creates new Blue Jays logo with symbols of its history - NOW Toronto Indigenous artist Kory Parkin has a new Toronto Blue Jays-in...

Flip the Frog in “Spooks” (1931) | How a $10 USB stick made me disappear from the web Using this OS and a USB drive helps me have secure browsing on public computers. Don't Like Windows 11? It's Never Been a Better Time to Make the Switch to Linux | PCMag Been offered a job at Google? Think again. This new phishing scam is duping tech workers looking for a career change | IT Pro Canada’s only Chateau-style penitentiary resides in Kingston Thousands of people are in a Toronto Public Library queue waiting to rent one audiobook ...

I stopped my apps from snooping on me — and it was easier than I thought Tightening my phone's security took far less effort than I expected Samsung phones just got smarter as Gemini begins to evolve | Digital Trends Samsung’s One UI 8 update is here, bringing subtle design changes and laying the foundation for deeper AI integration with Gemini, promising smarter features, improved performance, and a more personalized Galaxy experience. Why Your Android Phone Could Look Very Different From Today - Tech Advisor A comprehensive change is coming to all Android handsets this week, and it might well catch your eye. CLOSURE: 12 Beer Stores shutting down this weekend in Ontario ...

The biggest shirkers in the federal government are in Congress Web browser subscriptions are here, and they offer more value than I expected | Digital Trends I've used every web browser that now offers AI-powered enhancements for $20 per month, and I can easily recommend them based on the sheer amount of convenience they have to offer in return. Best AI Tools for Effortless Presentation Design Compared 2025 - Geeky Gadgets Save hours on presentation design with AI! See how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok stack up in creating visually compelling slides & decks 'We need to get them out': Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks out - North Bay News ...

Dusk of Musk — Bizarro | Naked Cartoonist A week’s Bizarro cartoons and some Netflix recommendations from me. These Are the Most Famous Landmarks in Canada — How Many Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35 Canada is known for its scenic splendor and ten uniquely different provinces. Sprinkled among these diverse regions you’ll find some incredible Canada landmarks. From modern structures to natural formations and historic buildings, the range is New iPhone Anti-Scam Feature: How To Enable It This iPhone update is actually useful, but you need to turn it on yourself. Apple Is Going Nuts, The MacBook Air 2025 Is Now Cheaper Than...

5 political cartoons about the government shutdown blame game | The Week Are we finally past the AI hallucination problem? I put the top AIs to the test | Digital Trends How many fingers does a human have? This Ontario village is a must-see Halloween destination This village in Ontario has spooky-themed events and haunted offerings all October long. Spotty Wi-Fi at home? 5 products I recommend to fix it once and for all | ZDNET Trump Uses Nobel Peace Prize Loss To Reignite Grudge Against Obama | HuffPost UK Politics Common cold, flu, Covid: Why is Britain so sick ri...

October 10 editorial cartoons | The Week I broke up with Gmail — and it’s the healthiest split I’ve had all year Gmail is dead to me, and I've never felt more alive Google and Mercedes just showed us what Gemini can do in a car - Android Authority With Gemini on Android Auto still waiting in the wings, Google and Mercedes have now shown what the AI can do inside a real production car. Best AI Tools for Researchers to Save Time & Improve Efficiency - Geeky Gadgets Learn how AI is reshaping research workflows. From literature reviews to writing, explore tools that help you work smarter, not harder. Mozilla Firefox makes Time's Best In...