There were fewer construction sites in October 2023 compared to the previous year, once again plunging Quebec into a significant real estate decline that one expert says could be the worst in the province’s history. “The improvement in housing construction in September (+19%) will therefore have only been an interlude. The downward trend continued in … [Read more…]
Culture: History of Online Shopping – Courrier Laval
Find a product with just a few clicks or have an item delivered from the other side of the world in just a few days? This seems self-evident to us today. With all the information, customer reviews and brand reputations available on websites, online shopping has fundamentally changed the way we consume. But before e-commerce … [Read more…]
Pay more for longer games? The boss’s mind-boggling plan behind GTA 6 – Large Screen
The CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of Grand Theft Auto VI (aka GTA 6), wants players to pay more for longer games. Rockstar Games recently announced: the first official trailer for GTA 6 will be broadcast in early December 2023 (expected at the Games Awards ceremony). It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that … [Read more…]
SMBs are struggling to sell… even on Amazon
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned about the questionable practices of Amazon, which offers Marketplace, a portal that allows independent retailers to sell on the online retail giant’s website. • Also read: Amazon posted a net profit of $10 billion in the third quarter • Also read: Amazon: Employees who don’t want … [Read more…]
Luna, Amazon’s cloud gaming service, arrives in France – Les Numériques
Luna, Amazon’s cloud gaming service, is now available in France with the same features as in the US. This means players have access to a diverse offering ranging from mainstream titles to AAA titles, including retro gaming, on every supported device: Fire TV, PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad and certain smart devices. Samsung and LG … [Read more…]
Now it’s the Caisse’s turn to invest $200 million in Northvolt
After the $1.37 billion in all kinds of aid from the Quebec government, it is now the turn of the Caisse de dépôt etplacement (CDPQ) to invest $200 million in equity in Northvolt. “The battery value chain is of great interest to CDPQ as not only will it have a positive impact on the energy … [Read more…]
This new satellite will record CO2 emissions from companies – Le Vif
The new satellite, called Vanguard, is so precise that it can measure the CO2 emissions of every power plant and factory. This will provide governments and companies with a wealth of information on how to reduce emissions. Vanguard launched last weekend from the Vandenberg space station in California on a SpaceX Falcon rocket. The new … [Read more…]
Emirates orders 15 Airbus A350-900s after engine dispute over larger jet
[1/2]The Airbus A350-1000 seen in aerial photo during the media preview of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, February 13, 2022. Portal/Caroline Chia/File Photo Acquire LICENSE RIGHTS DUBAI, Nov 16 (Portal) – Airbus (AIR.PA) won a consolation order for 15 more A350-900 jets from Emirates on Thursday after a public row between the Middle Eastern giant … [Read more…]
Windows activation problems for Windows 7 and 8 migration beneficiaries – Les Numériques
The discontinuation of the free migration program from Windows 7/8 to Windows 10 seems to cause some collateral damage. In fact, several Windows 10 users who have benefited from Microsoft’s program are experiencing activation issues after updating the motherboard BIOS or their hardware. When we equipped our graphics card and processor test bench with a … [Read more…]
S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders hope to build on November rally: Live updates
5 hours ago Hong Kong markets are cooling off after the previous session’s gains Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.81% in Thursday morning trading, shedding more than half of its gains from the previous session. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 2.34%. Most technology-focused stocks rallied on Wednesday on signs of cooling U.S. inflation, … [Read more…]