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Color isn’t essential in an e-reader, but let’s be honest, it’s a nice perk that can bring digital books, magazines, comics, cookbooks, and other publications to life. The catch is that color ebook readers tend to be substantially pricier, which makes today’s deals stand out. Right now, the Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) and Kobo Libra Colour are matching their lowest prices to date, with the Amazon e-reader going for $169.99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, and the Libra Colour going for $199.99 ($30 off) via Rakuten’s online storefront.At their core, both are excellent e-readers with 7-inch, 300ppi E Ink…

WARNING: This story contains some disturbing details. Discretion is advised. An Abbotsford woman who was sexually abused as a child is speaking out after suffering years of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, starting at the age of just 12 years old.Nicole Lauder, now 27, told Global News that most of those assaults were taking place in her own home.“There’s not a single part that it didn’t touch and that it didn’t impact emotionally, mentally, probably was the biggest one,” Lauder said. ” I struggled a really long time. I had some really low points in my life, unable…

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a high-stakes, time-sensitive transaction highlighting both urgency and opportunity in today’s real estate market, Crown Guard Capital LLC has successfully executed a $17.82 million foreclosure bailout, rescuing a partially completed multifamily development in Boca Raton just days before a scheduled foreclosure sale. The financing not only preserved the developer’s equity but repositioned a stalled asset for successful completion. The property, a 68-unit boutique multifamily community, was designed to stand out within Boca Raton’s competitive rental landscape. Featuring modern coastal architecture, oversized private terraces, resort-style amenities, and curated communal spaces, the project…

WILMINGTON, Del., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As component costs continue to rise across the consumer electronics industry, driving upward pressure on device pricing, Xtra has launched a limited-time spring promotion across online and offline channels in the United States, running from March 25 to March 31. Through the campaign, the company aims to deliver creator-focused cameras with strong value to U.S. creators seeking dedicated imaging tools. The promotion offers discounts of up to 35% across Xtra’s full portfolio, including the Xtra 360, Xtra Muse, Xtra Atto, Xtra Edge Pro, and Xtra Edge. Among them, the Xtra Muse is positioned…

On a Monday episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a hot-button statement: “I think we’ve achieved AGI.”AGI, or artificial general intelligence, is a vaguely defined term that has incited a lot of discussion by tech CEOs, tech workers, and the general public in recent years, as it typically denotes AI that’s equal to or surpasses human intelligence. In recent months, tech leaders have tried to distance themselves from the term and create their own terminology that they view as less over-hyped, more useful, and more clearly defined (although the new phrases they’ve come up with…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. mother being held with her daughter in a U.S. immigration and detention centre has provided an update about their ordeal. In a statement, Tania Warner says she and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla are now being held at a processing centre in Dilley, Texas.Warner also that she and her daughter are being “subjected to prison conditions.”She said Ayla, who is on the autism spectrum, is struggling with over-stimulation, stress and a disruption to her routines. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss…

In December, the Federal Communications Commission banned all future drones made in foreign countries from being imported into the United States, unless or until their maker gets an exemption. Now, the FCC has done the exact same for consumer networking gear, citing “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons.”If you already have a Wi-Fi or wired router, you can keep on using it — and foreign companies that have already gotten FCC radio authorization for a specific product can continue to import that product.But since the vast…

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) today launched a dedicated AI Video Hub, bringing together a curated roster of the world’s top AI video directors and giving brands a direct path to commission cinema-quality commercials, social content, and brand films, bypassing the traditional production infrastructure that has defined brand video for decades. The launch comes as demand accelerates. Searches for AI video creation grew 66% in the second half of 2025, according to Fiverr’s latest Business Trends Index. But the real shift isn’t about tools. For years, producing high-quality brand video meant navigating the same…

By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2026 6:18 pm Updated March 23, 2026 6:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s government says it’s looking to change an existing law to let people sue others for sharing fake intimate images created through artificial intelligence. Technology Minister Nate Glubish says such images, known as deepfakes, can cause people serious harm and that changing the law should create a new layer of protection.Glubish says the legislation would also be expanded to cover audio recordings. More on Crime More videos Kristine Cassie, chief executive…

If you’re trying to figure out how to keep your kids occupied this spring break, the Fitbit Ace LTE is an easy way to get them outdoors and off their phones. The kid-friendly smartwatch encourages movement with trackable games, and it’s back to an all-time low price of $99.95 ($80 off) at Amazon ahead of the retailer’s Big Spring Sale. Best Buy and Target are also matching that price.Built with kids ages 7 to 11 in mind, the wearable features step-activated games and a digital companion called Eejie. As they play more, kids can earn points that can be used…