November 28 (Portal) – Online spending on Cyber Monday is expected to exceed $12 billion, a record, as bargain hunters bag deals on items such as Barbie dolls, Lego sets, headphones, according to preliminary estimates from Adobe Digital Insights and make smartwatches. The estimate is that US shoppers will spend $12 billion to $12.4 billion … [Read more…]
Alert in space! Will laser communication revolutionize space exploration? – Tameteo.com
In the age of space exploration, communication remains a major challenge. With the advent of laser communication, a revolution is emerging. Marc Hay 11/28/2023 07:00 6 mins The modern era of space exploration presents us with a major challenge: that of effective communication over long interstellar distances. laser communication, with its promise of speed and … [Read more…]
Sylvomimicry and Pedagogy of Life – Thoth
The forest precedes people; the desert follows them. The example of the forest The pedagogy of life is linked to awareness of the vital problems we face, especially climatic, social, ecological and economic problems. This awareness arises in part through a transformation of pedagogical principles and attitudes. Living postures can ease the transition to other … [Read more…]
Here’s who would replace Gino Chouinard at Salut Bonjour – 7 Jours
After months of rumors and speculation, tension has increased over who will replace Gino Chouinard at the helm Hello Hello is finally finished! • Also read: Gino Chouinard is missing from Salut Bonjour this week, and here’s who replaces him • Also read: Gino Chouinard tells us what he will treat himself to at Salut … [Read more…]
China’s Shein files for US IPO – a major test of investor appetite – sources
Shein has not yet determined the size of the IPO, which was valued at over $60 billion in May The IPO takes place amid challenging markets and under US scrutiny Fast fashion retailers still lag behind Amazon in sales Nov 27 (Portal) – Fashion company Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the United … [Read more…]
AWS’ transcription platform is now powered by generative AI – The Verge
AWS has added new languages to its Amazon Transcribe product, offering generative AI-based transcription for 100 languages and a number of new AI features for customers. During the AWS re: Invent event, it was announced that Amazon Transcribe can now recognize more spoken languages and start call transcription. AWS customers use Transcribe to add speech-to-text … [Read more…]
How to choose your snowshoes – Spaces
Snow covers Quebec and its hiking trails. Now is the time to get your pair if you want to have fun in the woods this winter. To do this, follow our advice! The days of tendon snowshoes, where size was the only selection criterion, are long gone: dad had big ones, mom had medium ones … [Read more…]
The founder of McDonald’s Canada has died at the age of 86
McDonald’s Canada founder George Cohon has died at the age of 86. His son Mark made the announcement on X, stating that his father passed away on Friday evening. “Our family, Canada and the world have lost a remarkable man,” he wrote. Born in Chicago in 1937, the trained lawyer moved to Toronto in 1967, … [Read more…]
A smart “nose” to combat the risks of food poisoning – Le Journal de Montréal
An Israeli start-up has developed a new technology using artificial intelligence to detect the presence of dangerous bacteria in food. Used on a large scale, it could help reduce the risk of food poisoning. And more. • Also read: A mysterious dog illness is causing concern • Also read: Artificial intelligence is supposed to detect … [Read more…]
Panama is prepared to defend itself if a Canadian mining company resorts to arbitration
The government of Panama assured on Sunday that it was ready to “defend” the country’s interests after Canadian mining group FQM informed it that it would resort to international arbitration if the contract between them was declared unconstitutional. • Also read: An American filmed himself shooting two protesters in Panama • Also read: Panama: Protest … [Read more…]