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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 ...

Cartoon: If we were in the Epstein files ... 7 Powerful Free Google AI Tools to Build Apps, Visuals & More - Geeky Gadgets Discover seven free Google AI tools, including Gemini Canvas for instant slide decks, to cut software costs and create faster. My morning commute is infinitely better since I found these Android Auto settings Stop ignoring these Android Auto tweaks Q+A: London pediatrician on push to cut youth screen time, tips for parents Blizzard conditions, snow squall warnings across Ontario Ontario weather this week brings widespread snowfall expected on Wednesday, and temperatures dropping Thursday. Here’s when an...

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5 hilariously chilling cartoons about Trump’s plan to invade Greenland | The Week 8 Ontario snow laws you might not know you can get fined up to $2,000 for breaking - Narcity Some of them also have time limits — so you'd better get shovelling. ❄️⏳ Iconic Ontario winter destination to get an icy pop-up Running at the same time as the area’s Icewine festival, Ontario’s Niagara Falls will soon be home to a first-ever custom-carved ice bar. Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty. ...

Snow day activities – doug — off the record I don’t know about your neck of the woods but this past week around here has been crazy with snow, ice, and everything that goes with it. I know that we have the weather stations covering it … The Best Of Dan Piraro: 50 Cartoons That Capture Relatable Moments In Modern Life - TVovermind Dan Piraro, the creator of the iconic comic strip Bizarro, has been making readers laugh for decades, with his daily comics appearing in more than 300 newspapers. His instantly recognizable art style has left a lasting impression, especially for those who grew up flipping through the paper and spotting his work. Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot Lego Education's latest set...

50 Ridiculous American Internet Comments That Deserved To Get Roasted | Bored Panda Nobody’s perfect, and everyone has knowledge blind spots. It’s healthy to recognize your shortcomings and be able to laugh at them. Sometimes, that means chuckling at yourself after you get called out online for saying something, well… less than smart. We’ve collected some of the funniest moments when Europeans gently roasted Americans for writing bizarre comments online, from all over the internet. Here are some of the most cringy insights and witty takedowns. Fails, Funny Ontario school board invokes secrecy provision to withhold records on $34K fine art collection Toronto Snowplow Tracker: Track PlowTO Live Snow Clearing Use the PlowTO live map to track snowplows and salters in Toronto. Find out when you...

The Invention of Anarachism - Existential Comics A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes This is the hidden Chrome feature I enable when I want to really focus It cuts out distractions so I browse in peace. Ontario schools are training students to design their own land acknowledgements Kindergarten and older students in Ontario are now being tasked with designing their own land acknowledgements, an exercise pushed by school boards as part of their “Indigenous Education” training. Windsor-made Dodge Charger wins Car of the Year Award at the Detroit Auto Show 6 Windows 11 features I...

30 Memes for Introverts Celebrating Solitude - Funny In a world that often glorifies extroverted qualities, introverts find solace and humor in the quiet moments of solitude. The rise of internet culture has given introverts a platform to share their experiences through the lens of humor, with "Memes for Introverts" becoming a popular online trend. These memes serve as a digital sanctuary, offering a light-hearted celebration of the joys and quirks of introverted life. AI chatbots still struggle with news accuracy, study finds - Digital Trends Researchers warn that AI chatbots often fabricate or distort news, urging users to treat AI-generated news summaries with caution. Google Antigravity Guide for AI Workflows - Geeky Gadgets Build no-code flows in Google's Antigravity wit...

Political cartoons for January 12 | The Week Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry Everyone’s debating Waze vs Google Maps but there’s an alternative on the market with a game-changing feature Swastika in front yard: Notorious Central Elgin home for sale Residents of a neighbourhood just east of St. Thomas, Ont., are expressing relief that a home, which drew negative attention for its alleged hate symbolism, has been listed for sale. Kids Hockey Game Turns into Fights During AHl Intermission AI is quietly breaking the internet — ...

“Wait A Minute”: 57 Unhinged Images That Went From 0 To 100, And It Caught People Off-Guard (New Pics) Google killed its VPN a year ago — here is the privacy tool I replaced it with After Google pulled the plug on its VPN, I found a better option One Simple Setting Can Block Most Scam Texts. Are You Using It? Ontario is home to the world's largest freshwater island and it's a stunning getaway spot London firefighters battle blaze at historic former brewery building Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily ...

ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable brings a 120Hz display to ChromeOS at CES 2026 Meta's smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces - Digital Trends The new Conversation focus feature on Meta smart glasses amplifies voices you're facing and filters environmental noise. You can activate it with a voice command, but it works best within 1.8 meters. The Fibonacci Sequence: Nature's Hidden Code in Everything - discoverwildscience Stand in a sunflower field or stare at the spiral shell of a nautilus long enough, and it starts to feel like the universe is quietly The most "charismatic" musician Carly Simon ever encountered Carly Simon has written songs that many have mythologised ...