Chinese regulators will investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, announced in early 2026. This probe highlights growing global scrutiny of Big Tech deals involving sensitive artificial intelligence technology.
Discover the subjects that dominated Google searches across Canada in 2025, from a historic World Series win to political intrigue and viral trends.
U.S. antitrust efforts to dismantle tech monopolies face major setbacks as judges prove reluctant to order breakups. Explore the implications for Google, Meta, and future cases against Apple and Amazon.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging its platforms facilitated scam advertisements and posed dangers to children. Get the full details on this major legal challenge.
A new study reveals a critical gap in workforce training. As PM Carney pushes for major infrastructure, experts argue investing in 'meta skills' like collaboration is key to economic growth. Read more.
Meta Platforms Inc. acquires Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus in a deal valued at over US$2 billion, marking a major move in Zuckerberg's AI strategy and severing the company's Chinese investor ties.
Meta announces acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, marking a significant investment to enhance its advanced artificial intelligence portfolio and infrastructure.
Juno-winning fiddler Ashley MacIsaac was falsely identified as a sex offender by a Google AI summary, leading to a cancelled concert. The First Nation involved has apologized.
Alphabet Inc. makes a massive $4.75 billion deal to buy clean energy developer Intersect Power, securing power for its AI data centres amid soaring energy demands. Read the full story.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announces a major annual partnership with Google Developer Group at ETH Zurich to accelerate student skills in Web3 and AI through hackathons and workshops.
A coalition supported by major tech firms is investing in a company that removes carbon via biowaste. This move highlights the growing role of private capital in climate tech. Discover the details and implications for Canada's green economy.
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.
Google is eliminating its dark web monitoring service. Learn what this means for your online security and discover alternative steps to protect your personal data in Canada.
Google confirms it will terminate its dark web monitoring feature in January 2025. Learn what this means for user privacy and what alternatives exist for Canadians.
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.
Meta announces commercial AI agreements with several major news publishers. The deals will shape how AI models are trained on news content. Read the latest on this evolving partnership.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel humorously thanked former President Donald Trump after Google revealed Kimmel was the world's third most trending person in 2025. Discover the ongoing feud's latest chapter.
The Toronto Blue Jays' historic World Series run dominated Canada's Google search trends in 2025, with the team and its players topping multiple lists. Discover what else captivated the nation.
The European Union has initiated a formal antitrust investigation into Meta, examining whether its plans to restrict AI competitors' access to WhatsApp data violate competition rules. The probe, announced December 4, 2025, could have major implications fo
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
Meta is advocating for new legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages in Canada. Learn how this could impact digital safety and privacy nationwide.
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, is accelerating toward a historic US$4 trillion market valuation, driven by explosive growth in its artificial intelligence divisions. Discover how AI is reshaping tech valuations.
Activist investor Elliott Management builds $700M stake in Barrick Gold as company considers breakup following CEO departure and operational challenges. Read the latest developments.
Explore the psychology of post-breakup oversharing. A psychotherapist reveals when it helps ease heartbreak and when it can backfire, based on new data.
New court documents reveal Meta allegedly concealed causal evidence linking social media to harm. Learn about the legal implications for Canadian users and digital privacy.
Google automatically opted Gmail users into sharing email data for AI training. Learn how to protect your privacy by disabling smart features in settings.
New data from DoorDash and Google reveals how your province influences your Thanksgiving side dish preferences. Discover Canada's regional food dialects!
Apple and Google now let you store passports and driver's licenses in digital wallets for TSA checkpoints. Discover the convenience and privacy concerns of this emerging technology.
Google battles to avoid dismantling its advertising technology business as landmark antitrust trial concludes. The outcome could reshape digital advertising markets.