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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life, from classrooms to corporate offices. But as more people turn to AI, educators and workplace experts say a new problem is emerging: people are hiding their use and in turn not getting the education about AI they need.Researchers call it AI guilt, The feeling that using AI is somehow cheating, even when it’s permitted or encouraged. That stigma, they say, is preventing the conversations needed to teach people how to use the technology safely and responsibly. The concern isn’t just about ethics. For…

Multinational engineering company Siemens is expanding its presence in Saskatoon, adding office space and hiring over 100 new workers over the next two years. The expansion will add 10,000 square feet to the company’s research and development hub at Innovation Saskatchewan’s research and technology park right next door to the University of Saskatchewan and will support its electronic design automation (EDA) operations, which is the software that designs electronic chips that power devices such as smartphones and vehicles.The head of Siemens Canada says the expansion will help the industry keep up with rapid developments in artificial intelligence, which continues to…

Another First Nation is questioning millions in alleged withdrawals from a trust overseen by Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation, court documents obtained by Global News reveal. The allegations from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation emerged from material filed in a separate court battle between Rath and Tallcree First Nation. That case led a provincial judge on Friday to grant an interim Mareva order against Rath and Jeffrey R.W. Rath Professional Corporation, which operates as Rath & Company. The judge found reasonable grounds to believe assets could be moved or dissipated before judgment.A Mareva order, also known as…

Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose’s audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. Skullcandy admits that approach can result in a loss of audio quality when the bass is heavily boosted, but its new Crusher 1080 ANC are meant to address and improve that with Bose’s help.Available starting today for $279.99 in black, candy, primer, and cement color options, the…

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TrendForce’s latest research on the robotics industry reveals that companion robots have evolved well beyond their original role in elderly care and therapeutic applications pioneered by Japan. In recent years, the market has expanded toward highly human-like interaction and emotional companionship. Chinese robotics company UBTech Robotics recently unveiled its U1 model—an ultra-biomimetic humanoid robot—marking the beginning of a new era of lifelike companion robots. As global demographics continue to shift toward aging populations, declining birth rates, and a growing number of single-person households, demand for humanoid companion robots is being fueled by…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two canoeists who became trapped by a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Ontario have been rescued, after what their outfitter says was a near-death ordeal. The rescue comes as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario continues to blanket parts of the province, giving Toronto the worst air quality among major cities worldwide on Wednesday.The province is also fighting multiple heat warnings, issued by Environment Canada as temperatures climbed into the 30s and humidex in the 40s this week.Bruce Hyer, who owns the Wabakimi Wilderness lodge, said the canoeists had been paddling in Wabakimi…

Scottsdale, AZ, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee chain celebrated for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and signature Fuel® energy drinks, is growing its footprint in the Austin area with the opening of a new store in Killeen.  The store, located at 540 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542, officially opened its doors on Friday, July 10th. This opening marks Black Rock’s eleventh Austin location and reinforces the brand’s steady expansion across the region. Guests can enjoy the following specials during opening week:  Friday, July 10th: Free 16oz Drinks  Saturday, July 11th: Buy One, Get One Free Drinks  Sunday, July 12th: 50% Off a Drink…

Denver, Colorado, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apryse, the leading provider of document processing technology for developers and enterprises, today announced its Summer 2026 product release, introducing major advancements across Server SDK, Web SDK, and Scanbot SDK. The release gives developers more powerful tools to extract, edit, process, and capture documents across complex enterprise workflows, with the accuracy, control, and deployment flexibility required for AI-ready applications.  As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, documents have become a critical input into business automation, analytics, and intelligent applications. But real-world documents remain messy, inconsistent, and difficult to process at scale. Poor-quality scans, complex layouts, handwritten or printed content, and regional…

DENVER, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PureSky Energy (PureSky), a leading developer, owner, and operator of community solar and energy storage projects in the United States, today announced the successful completion of a landmark $183.7 million investment-grade refinancing of its operating portfolio, representing one of the most significant transactions of its kind in the community solar sector. The refinancing consolidates eight existing debt portfolios into a single structure, totaling 211 MWDC of solar capacity and 58 MWh of energy storage across 43 operating assets located in Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota. Marathon Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to…

St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interface Systems, a leading provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, today released its 2026 Restaurant Security Benchmark Report, an annual study based on 1.1 million monitoring events across 9,392 U.S. restaurant locations representing 78 quick-service, fast-casual, and casual dining brands. The report provides operational data at a scale to help restaurant security and operations leaders understand when risk peaks, where it concentrates, which threats escalate fastest, and which intervention strategies prove most effective across thousands of monitored locations. “Restaurant operators are balancing…