App Checks on People Living Alone in China
A new app in China targets young people living alone, sending daily check-ins. If users don't respond, it alerts emergency contacts. Explore the digital safety trend.
A new app in China targets young people living alone, sending daily check-ins. If users don't respond, it alerts emergency contacts. Explore the digital safety trend.
A new app in China prompts solo-living young adults to confirm they are alive, highlighting urban isolation. Learn about this digital response to a growing social trend.
The Barrie Public Library has launched a new mobile app, offering residents easier access to digital resources and services. Discover the features and how to download it today.
Apple AirTags are back on sale for $64.99 for a 4-pack. These encrypted trackers offer peace of mind for travel, pets, and everyday items via the Find My app. Shop now.
A Guelph man reports being extorted by someone he met on a dating application. Local police are investigating the incident as a warning to online daters.
A Northern Ontario snowmobile club and first responders have created English and French safety videos aimed at young riders. Learn about this crucial safety initiative.
Democratic U.S. senators pressure tech giants to remove X and Grok from app stores following a global backlash against sexually explicit AI-generated deepfakes. Read the latest on the controversy.
Officials in Northern Ontario urge residents to clear snow from vents and gas meters following a carbon monoxide scare in Sault Ste. Marie. A crucial seasonal safety reminder for all.
Montreal residents must now pay to use the Info-Neige app to track snow-clearing operations after the city ended its contract and launched 311 Montreal. Learn about the new costs and alternatives.
Kamloops RCMP ask anyone who communicated with homicide victim Muhammad 'Ash' Zafar on dating apps to come forward. Investigators believe these contacts could hold vital clues.
Insight Timer debuts AI-powered features to personalize the mindfulness journey from setting intentions to reaching goals, after 16 million intentions were set on the platform in 2025.
A Quebec safety board investigation found a fatal workplace accident in Montreal North resulted from insufficient training and safety instructions. Read the full report.
John McBeth of Ontario's Fire Marshal Office outlines critical fire risks linked to everyday lithium-ion batteries and offers essential safety tips for Canadian consumers.
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holidays. Get essential food safety advice from Dr. Paul to keep your festive meals safe and enjoyable for everyone.
As winter deepens, Manitobans are urged to learn crucial ice safety practices. Learn the essential tips and understand why 'ice is unpredictable' to prevent tragedies.
Calgary-based Bravo Target Safety partners with STARS Vigilant to provide GPS monitoring for mobile medical units, enhancing safety for remote energy sector workers across Canada.
A consumer group in Austria alleges TikTok engaged in unlawful cross-app tracking of Grindr usage. The claim raises major digital privacy concerns for Canadian users.
Quebec's education ministry has issued safety guidelines for schoolyard snow hills, emphasizing 'common sense' alongside new protocols. Learn about the updated winter safety measures.
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
A new app developed by a Saskatoon woman helps families compare grocery prices as Canada's food price report forecasts higher costs. Learn how this tool aims to ease budget struggles.
Meta has officially shut down its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktop computers. Learn what this means for users and the company's strategic shift.
Meta has removed its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and Mac desktops. Discover what this means for users and what alternatives are available now.
American legislators are urging Google and Apple to remove applications that track the locations of immigration enforcement officers, citing serious safety risks. Learn about the political pressure and tech accountability.
Stephen Colbert skewered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a Pentagon watchdog report flagged his use of Signal app, risking sensitive data. Watch the monologue.
Russia has banned Snapchat and Apple's FaceTime, accusing them of facilitating terrorism. This continues a trend of restricting Western services since the Ukraine war began and the launch of a state 'super app.'
A Pentagon report found Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered personnel by using Signal for war plans. Read the full details on the security breach and ongoing controversies.
A Pentagon watchdog report concludes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. troops by sharing attack plans on Signal. Read the full investigation details.
A Pentagon inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted Signal app created security risks for U.S. personnel, according to AP sources.
A classified Pentagon inspector general report concerning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted Signal app has been delivered to congressional oversight committees. The move follows scrutiny of secure communications practices at the highes
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.