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Google is bringing its upgraded note-taking app to its One AI Premium plan. That means subscribers will now gain access to NotebookLM Plus at no added cost, which offers higher usage limits and premium features, like the ability to customize NotebookLM’s responses.Google launched the NotebookLM Plus plan for businesses, schools, organizations, and enterprise customers in December. In addition to offering five times more Audio Overviews, notebooks, queries, and sources per notebook, NotebookLM Plus also lets you customize how you share your notebooks and see how many people have viewed them per day.Google currently offers its One AI Premium plan for…
A fire at a Toronto subway maintenance yard stopped the transit agency from rolling extra trains onto its network ahead of rush hour, the TTC says. In a social media post on Monday afternoon, the TTC said a 2 p.m. electrical fire at its Wilson Yard had interrupted its commuter operations. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. The incident stopped the agency from getting an extra 17 trains into service for the afternoon rush for Line 1: Yonge-University. That meant passengers…
President Donald Trump’s 10 percent tariff on goods imported from China has been in effect for nearly a week. Ahead of the tariff going into effect, I wrote that “Big Tech has been silent on Trump’s tariffs” — almost no one in the industry had a public reaction or said how they would respond. A week later, that hasn’t really changed.Myself and my colleagues have contacted a wide range of tech companies multiple times since the tariffs on China (and the now-paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico) were announced at the beginning of the month. Here’s what we’ve heard back…
Kaushik Vemulapalli won a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his leadership in cloud modernization at his organization. His efforts in modernizing critical applications improved efficiency and impact, setting new technological standards for organizations addressing global challenges. Photo Courtesy of Kaushik Vemulapalli NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaushik Vemulapalli, a dynamic product owner, has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his exceptional leadership in advancing cloud modernization efforts at his organization. Managing critical applications that handle billions in transactions annually, Vemulapalli’s work introduced cloud-based microservices and real-time analytics, raising the bar for innovation and scalability. Under Vemulapalli’s…
Gireesh Kambala, a distinguished technology leader, received a 2025 Global Recognition Award for enhancing federal digital infrastructure and talent development. His innovative solutions improved government efficiency by thirty-five percent, while eighty-five percent of his mentees advanced to senior roles during his remarkable two-decade career. Photo Courtesy of Gireesh Kambala NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gireesh Kambala, an esteemed technology leader and digital solutions expert, has received a 2025 Global Recognition Award for his major contributions to state and federal digital infrastructure and global talent development. His achievements in technology innovation, process optimization, and international mentorship have set…
By Nicole Healey Global News Posted February 10, 2025 6:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Downtown Saskatoon businesses are noticing a decrease in the number of homeless people roaming the streets in recent months. As Global’s Nicole Healey explains in the video above, it’s most noticeable in front of the old lighthouse building now operated by The Mustard Seed.The Mustard Seed says while it has 24/7 security, they also have more time to talk to those sitting outside and get them to the supports they need. More on Lifestyle More videos © 2025…
Valentine’s Day might seem like any other commercial holiday given the abundance of candy and the sheer number of cards lining store shelves, but if you put in a little effort and a lot of heart, it can be about so much more. After all, at its core, February 14th is about celebrating love in all its forms, with or without sweet treats.One way to show your appreciation for your loved one — whether it be your partner, sister, parent, or best friend — is with a gift that speaks to who they are. Luckily, if you need some inspiration,…
A task force has been created to save the old Royal Alberta Museum building in Glenora. The former museum is set to be demolished to make way for a new green space surrounding the adjacent Government House, along 102 Avenue atop Groat Road.The provincial museum opened in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s centennial and received royal designation and renaming during a visit by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005, to mark the province’s 100th anniversary.The building is constructed with marble from Ontario, granite from Quebec, and decorated with ancient Indigenous petroglyphs. The new, much bigger Royal Alberta Museum opened in downtown Edmonton…
Hacker Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud after he took over the SEC’s X account in January 2024. Once Council gained access to the account, his unnamed co-conspirators posted a doctored image, message, and fake quote by then SEC Chairman Gary Gensler saying Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETC) have been approved, which caused the currency’s value to spike more than $1,000.The 25-year-old Alabama resident had used a SIM-swapping attack to move a phone number associated with the @SEC account to the SIM card in an iPhone he…
At Lakeview Market in Kelowna, B.C., many labels are being changed to help answer questions staff are fielding these days. “A lot of customers have been asking where we get our products,” said Barb Hill, the store’s co-owner. “We decided to put some Canadian stickers, Canadian flag stickers on our local products, Canadian-sourced products.”The family owned store has prided itself on buying local for decades but it thought the stickers would help shoppers navigate their choices in trying to buy Canadian-made goods.“I hope it comes out positive,” Hill said. “I hope as Canadians we come closer, support more Canadian.”The shift…