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A student’s brilliant homework answer just outsmarted her teacher’s ridiculously sexist question - GOOD ​When asked to identify a "Hospital Lady," this 8-year-old girl provided a one-word answer that completely challenged a deeply ingrained gender stereotype. 5 Clever Uses for your Old Google Home Speakers 10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download - for free | ZDNET New browser controls that let users disable AI features point to a broader push against default-on artificial intelligence. Google's handy tool can now remove your most sensitive info from search results Multiple government ID types are no...

Checking your work – doug — off the record Maybe those teachers I had in school had it right after all. It wasn’t good enough to just answer questions or do the math, we had it drilled into us that we needed to check our work. It&#821… Cartoon: 2026 valentines As always, if � you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, � Sparky’s List! � You can get it in your inbox or read it on ... Best AI Tools for Caricatures: ChatGPT, Copilot & Gemini - Geeky Gadgets Copilot works best with a photo upload, while ChatGPT improves through edits; get a caricature that fits your style fast. I tested Gemini 3 Flash vs Claude 4.6 Opus in 9 tough c...

In 2026 America, it’s as if the Bill of Rights were never created Big Tech Is Betting on Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI. But There Are Some Massive Hurdles | PCMag 6 reasons you should stop using your phone's built-in password manager Modern threats expose convenience-first security design. The ‘Ghost Writer’ feature in Google Docs is amazing — but don’t forget to turn off this one setting | Tom's Guide This Ontario spot is a summer oasis with 100 km of turquoise shoreline and 15 dreamy beaches - Narcity Beach days may feel far away, but it's never too soon to start dreaming about long summer afternoons an...

Cartoon: 2026 valentines How to avoid falling for fake videos Why fake videos spread so easily, and what actually helps people spot them. WinRAR feels ancient once you switch to this modern open-source alternative Say goodbye to WinRAR's dated interface and embrace a smarter, more flexible file archiver. The best VPNs with free trials in 2026 You can test-drive these virtual private networks without paying a cent. 8 super romantic small towns in Ontario with cozy cafes and fairy tale charm - Narcity Valentine's Day is just around the bend, and if you're looking for Hallmark-worthy charm, you'll want to plan a trip to...

43 Healthcare And Medical Memes That Everyone But Americans Might Enjoy | Bored Panda Sure, some countries do it better than others, but it would be pretty hard to find a healthcare system without any flaws. Whether it's piles of administrative work for doctors, or long hours in the waiting room for patients, there’s bound to be problems. So, we put together a list of memes capturing the weird, stressful, and even hilarious aspects of life in and around hospitals. After all, laughter is the best medicine (which is easy to say when you have antibiotics). Funny, Memes YouTube Blocks Background Play on Mobile Web Browsers, But Brave is Resisting YouTube has quietly pushed an update to its mobile website to block background playback on some third-party web browsers, but Brave has already found a workaround. ...

Cartoon: 'Polarization' Follow me on Bluesky or Mastodon Related |� Trump reportedly wants to give right-wing media $100M to recruit ... Officials rush to take legal action as Google data center drains major water source: 'Really bad effects down the line' Officials in Virginia have been exploring legislative options to limit the strain that Google's data centers put on local water supplies. THERE'S NO COMPANY DOING AI BETTER THAN GOOGLE, AND NOTEBOOKLM IS ALL THE PROOF YOU NEED Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2093362/best-ai-google-notebook-lm-proof/ Canada's Wonderland is hiring 4,000 people and some jobs require zero experience - Narcity Canada's Wonderland is on the hu...

ICE has come for all of us After 30 years with Linux, I switched it for Windows 11 - and found 9 serious problems | ZDNET London micro-shelter project welcomes first residents after several delays – CTVNews The city officially opened homeless micro-shelters to its first occupants on Monday night, CTV London's Bryan Bicknell visited the site and caught up with their Abandoned space near Toronto subway station transformed into new sports complex One of the great things about being a pickleball enthusiast in Toronto is that you can find a court practically anywhere: in the middle of a mall, an… Aretha Franklin had never heard Eurythmics before...

20 Office Memes That Hit Harder Than a “Quick Call” Invite - Funny Office culture has a special way of turning small things into full-blown emotional events — and nothing proves that better than a sudden “quick call” invite. These office culture memes tap into the unspoken rules, silent frustrations, and everyday absurdities that come with navigating meetings, emails, deadlines, and forced enthusiasm. They hit fast, feel personal, and somehow manage to be funny and painful at the same time. Here's how Google Home gets the data for its weather forecast Including the temperature, air quality, and UV index Here’s how to tune into the Winter Olympics with Google Mozilla Firefox browser to launch AI off-switch | Mashable ...

Cartoon: But Trump said ... Phones don't need yearly sequels, and a 'pause' makes sense Smartphones have gotten really boring over the past few years, with most year-over-year “upgrades” just acting as a rehash of... 12 Cheap Android Phones That Are High Quality, According To Consumer Reports Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2084724/best-cheap-high-quality-android-phones-consumer-reports/ This Ontario town feels like a coastal escape with white sand beaches and quaint streets - Narcity Toronto just opened a new hotel where you literally sleep in the wall ...

Cartoon: Where is everybody? What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026] Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long... Is Android Auto Draining Your Phone Battery? Try This Out Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2084374/android-auto-draining-phone-battery/ Lake Erie has more ice in late January than any winter in the past 23 years Clueless Trump needs a history lesson Live updates: A bomb cyclone winter storm is moving up the East Coast | CNN ...

27 Comics By DARKnoodle That Blend Dark Humor With Everyday Absurdity | Bored Panda Let us introduce you to DARKnoodle comics, cartoons blending dark humor and surreal storytelling. Comics Bad battery life on your Android phone? Changing these 12 settings will do you wonders Poof! These 12 Types of Technologies Are Quickly Disappearing Technology is constantly evolving and, soon, some types will become extinct. These types of technology will soon be gone. Talks underway to transfer ownership of historic Port Burwell lighthouse I Switched From Windows 11 to Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Way Better ...

Cartoon: Worse than tear gas Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature | Windows Central I ditched PowerPoint for Google's latest tool, and I won't go back NotebookLM's AI-accelerated presentation building tool outshines PowerPoint Rainbow board teachers learn tech skills Ontario's weather forecast for February reveals that there'll be snowstorms on these days - Narcity February will be one of the coldest and snowiest parts of winter in Ontario! University of Toronto among 6 schools to hit this m...

The Trump Economy A cartoon by Michael de Adder Google is rolling out the biggest changes to Chrome in years — here’s what’s new | Tom's Guide The long-rumored ChromeOS and Android merger just got its strongest hint yet - and I'm hyped | ZDNET 6 Best Free Google’s AI Tools for Content, Marketing, Apps & More - Geeky Gadgets Skip paid AI, explore free tools in Google’s Labs like Whisk, which turns still images into animated graphics to speed content creation. Niagara Falls partly freezes, creating ‘dazzling’ views | Globalnews.ca Though a complete freeze is near impossible, a mixture of frozen s...

Another ICE shooting | CARTOON | Michael Ramirez | Opinion Not right. I didn’t realize Perplexity could do this — 10 hidden features worth trying | Tom's Guide Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade. Here's what's new | ZDNET Here's how much more Ontario government workers earn than private-sector employees Ontario government workers earn a notably higher wage premium and generous benefits than their private-sector counterparts, according to a new study … After a snowstorm, where does Toronto put all the snow? - NOW Toronto After almost 60 centimetres of snow fell across Toronto but where does...

Artist - The Perry Bible Fellowship The Perry Bible Fellowship How AI is quietly reshaping everyday life in 2026 | Tom's Guide Indigenous Canadians Warned about Travel to the US 65 centimetres? These Ontario communities were hit hardest by the record-breaking storm Tim Hortons launches 'Moonbits' to honour local astronaut’s lunar mission This Ontario spot was named among the most romantic in the world and it beat the Eiffel Tower - Narcity ‘Great Lifelong Habits’: How This Di...

Oh Lord, Here They Come: 25 Dumb Jokes That Will Have You Shaking Your Head - Jokes From witty one-liners to playful twists on everyday situations, these dumb jokes prove that sometimes the simplest humor is the most entertaining. I Tried Using AI to Predict the 2026 Super Bowl - CNET All four chatbots I quizzed agreed on who will play in the big game -- and which team will win it. Real or Fake? Tips and Tools for Identifying AI-Generated Images Artificial Intelligence seems to be moving at the speed of light, but there are other tips, tricks, and tools for spotting AI imagery. Think You Know Canada? These Fun Facts Might Surprise You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations...

Cartoon: ICE fishing A cartoon by Tim Campbell. Related |� Republicans are ... Gmail is having issues with spam and misclassification | TechCrunch If your Gmail account doesn’t seem to be working properly today, you’re not alone. Which Chevy Vehicles Are Made In Canada? This is what Niagara Falls in Ontario looked like 30 years ago Niagara Falls is around 12,000 years old – geologically speaking, that is. But the Ontario city next to the thundering waterfall of the same name has… In Bobcaygeon we listened: remembering the Tragically Hip - The Brock Press On August 20, 2016, something rare happened in Canada: the country simply stopp...

WinGet is Windows' best-kept secret—here's what it can do for you You need to start using Windows' overlooked package manager. Seahawks and Seattle, show ’em what you’ve got! Perplexity AI Now Lets You Search Your Google Drive Canada's math scores are declining. What can be done? Math scores among Canadian students have been declining for more than a decade, according to a recent report, and it will take a broad-based strategy shift from educators, parents and society at-large to reverse the trend, an expert says. 'You cannot rewrite history': Minister rebuffs Trump's claims about allies in Afghanistan ...

The Dirtiest Thing You Touch Every Day Isn't a Toilet Seat - CNET Your phone is with you at all times, but chances are you're not cleaning it as often as you should. This Meme Account Explains These 58 Memes For Those Who Just Don’t Get It - TVovermind Here we can see a student make an algebra joke by using the terms onion and Pi. He wants to say ‘opinion’ but using the image of onion with the symbol Pi in it to make it sound like ‘opinion’. This is a type of dad joke and his dad is proud. Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini | TechCrunch Students can prompt Gemini by typing "I want to take a practice SAT test,” and the AI will provide them with a free practice exam. Gemini then analyzes the results, highlighting strengths and identifying areas that ne...

Every Roku user should know these 15+ shortcuts that unlock the system's best features | ZDNET Gen Xers and Boomers share things they were taught in school that are now totally incorrect - Upworthy ​This is why lifelong learning matters. I replaced my full Windows desktop environment with a lightweight one and it's insanely fast I nuked Explorer and gained speed, silence, and a few new problems. Welcome to the ‘AI slop’ security crisis – these 198 iOS apps were found leaking private chats and user locations | TechRadar I was in the room when Trump addressed leaders in Davos. Here are my top takeaways Donal...

Cartoon: Domestic terrorist AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration. What is Google Magic Cue and how it works? ChatGPT Is quietly replacing Google's most important page, study finds Rogers Centre transforming again ahead of Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season 4 of Tripadvisor’s top 15 Canadian destinations in Ontario Niagara region is home to two of the ...