Hunting and fishing enthusiasts are not necessarily big consumers of artisanal products, but there is one element that stands out for this clientele. • Also read: Good places for small game At the end of a day of fishing, in the gutting hut or in the field after a fatal shot at a wild animal, … [Read more…]
According to multiple online media reports, Sony is facing a mass lawsuit worth almost C$11 billion (£6.3 billion) over allegations that the PlayStation maker abused its market dominance and unfairly depressed prices to consumers, a London court has ruled two days ago. Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment was sued on behalf of almost 9 million … [Read more…]
In England, a customer orders an iPhone 15 Pro, but receives a pretty convincing copy of the Android-based iPhone in the mail. For Ed from Surrey, England, known by the Reddit handle theEdmard, he claims he ordered an iPhone 15 Pro directly from Apple’s website, with legitimate tracking along the way and confirmation emails from … [Read more…]
In addition to the average 4.9% tax increase for property owners in Montreal, here are some highlights from Valérie Plante’s administration’s latest budget. • Also read – Budget 2024: a record 4.9% tax increase for Montrealers 400 additional employees The city of Montreal will employ around 400 more people next year. Several of these positions … [Read more…]
It is the first wearable device and software platform designed to harness the full power of artificial intelligence (AI). Ai Pin represents a new path in personal technology for consumers, giving users the ability to take AI with them anywhere in an entirely new, screenless, conversational format. The Ai Pin will be available to order … [Read more…]
A Japanese lunar lander entered the moon’s orbit on Monday, the Japanese space agency said, ahead of an attempt to land on the star’s surface next month in a first for the country. The Japanese Space Agency (Jaxa) “is pleased to announce that the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) was successfully launched into lunar … [Read more…]
Despite the slowdown, the share of purchases of luxury properties, or those priced well above Quebec’s average price, has increased significantly since the pandemic. In Montreal, for example, transactions of houses priced above the $900,000 threshold have practically doubled since 2019, according to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Agents (APCIQ). While they accounted … [Read more…]
A new artificial intelligence model similar to ChatGPT can predict individuals’ lives and their risk of premature death with great precision, according to a recent study. According to researchers from the Technical University of Denmark, the University of Copenhagen and Northeastern University who are behind the study published in the journal Nature Computational Science, this … [Read more…]
The British justice system has ordered the indefinite admission to a psychiatric hospital of an 18-year-old young man who is behind major computer hacking attacks, including that of the publisher of the famous “Grand Theft Auto” (GTA), which marred the launch of the game had. • Also read: “Grand Theft Auto VI”: What the trailer … [Read more…]
Especially at this time of year, it is important to take care of those most in need. In our fantasy world there is Santa Claus and in reality there are various companies and activities to help families in need. Photos provided by Pascale Vallée and ALBI le Géant The traditional Christmas parade through the streets … [Read more…]