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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Ricoh study shows human connection remains vital in service era
Artificial Intelligence

Ricoh study shows human connection remains vital in service era

Ricoh partners with expert Erica Dhawan to reveal study showing 85% in the US prefer genuine human service over automation in customer care.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Lyft to open dedicated downtown Toronto office next year
Mobility

Lyft to open dedicated downtown Toronto office next year

Lyft will open new tech hub in the financial district, its second North American centre, to drive innovation and expand in the growing Canadian market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks
Customer Experience

WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks

WestJet and TELUS have merged their loyalty programmes, letting members earn and redeem points across both travel and tech services for added perks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses
Small Business

BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses

BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta
DataCentre infrastructure

Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta

Kalina Distributed Power has sold allocated megawatts in Alberta for CAD $18 million to a customer developing a major gas-fired power and data centre complex.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Crypto

5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?

Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB
Clean technologies

Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025
Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work
Digital Transformation

Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work

In 2025, half of Canadian office workers are using AI tools at work, up from a third in 2024, highlighting rapid adoption in the workplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
Firewalls

Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap

Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Global tech companies overlook a Canada-first PR mindset at their peril
Marketing

Global tech companies overlook a Canada-first PR mindset at their peril

Global tech firms often assume Canadian markets mirror Anglo counterparts, but success demands PR strategies tailored to Canada's unique media and cultural landscape.

By Gayle Robin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
You can now virtually try on clothes with this new AI shopping feature
Artificial Intelligence

You can now virtually try on clothes with this new AI shopping feature

Google launches a virtual try-on tool in Canada, letting shoppers upload photos to see how clothes fit before buying online.

By Danielle Buckley • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI fraud verification startup secures $20M in seed funding
Data Privacy

AI fraud verification startup secures $20M in seed funding

Canadian startup TransCrypts raises CDN $20 million to enhance secure digital ID control and combat rising AI-driven fraud globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Whimble launches on-demand disability care platform in Toronto
Accessibility

Whimble launches on-demand disability care platform in Toronto

Whimble has launched its on-demand disability care platform in Toronto, offering flexible support to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities and their carers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans
Disaster Recovery

Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans

Canadian firms show highest confidence in disaster readiness globally, yet only 1% in high-risk areas have active plans, revealing major gaps in real crisis preparedness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025