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By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted May 16, 2026 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Forecasts are calling for rain and even snow in part of Saskatchewan but dedicated campers are still showing up, determined to not let cold weather spoil their fun over the May long weekend. “What the heck, camping is camping, we’ll just make a fire and get wet,” said Scott Gammel, a camper at Pike Lake.Chris Honig, park manager at Pike Lake, says there has been the odd cancellation, but people come ready for the unpredictable weather. “It’s May…

After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it’s trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn’t edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera at something, and it will give you four options for changing exposure, color, and background blur.In its product video, Sony says that the AI Camera Assistant will also suggest “the most photogenic angle.” Though the clip only shows it suggesting that someone zoom in, which is not the same as suggesting a camera angle.The…

Lukas Troni graduated from the University of British Columbia in April 2025. He was putting his geography and environment degree to good use in a job at a Canadian environmental organization when a surprise rejection letter from the federal government forced him to stop working. After graduation, Troni applied for a postgraduate work permit, or PGWP, which allows international students who completed their studies at an approved Canadian school to work for a period of time in Canada.He was able to work while awaiting a decision on the permit. He expected it would be an easy yes.But on April 14,…

MONTREAL, May 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As international scrutiny intensifies around Canada’s proposed Bill C-22, a growing coalition of global technology leaders, cybersecurity companies, and international lawmakers are warning that the legislation could severely damage Canada’s digital economy. Prominent Canadian technology entrepreneur and investor Yanik Guillemette states that the debate surrounding Bill C-22 has evolved far beyond privacy concerns, rapidly becoming a defining economic issue for Canada’s future competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Yanik Guillemette on the Economic Reality of Bill C-22 “We are witnessing one of the largest collisions between government surveillance ambitions and…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry this one’s so Mac-heavy, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about David Attenborough and screenwriters-turned-AI-trainers and the Subway Takes guy, listening to a lot of Productivity FM’s mixes while I work, finally writing my vibe-coding opus, testing the Poppy AI assistant (and giving it more of my data than I frankly should have), tracking my pathetic step counts with the new Fitbit Air, buying more…

I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, so the company didn’t have to say much to get me excited about its successor. The $399 Nova Pro Omni that came out on May 5th has a similar design to the 2022 model, but with some new and improved features — support for wireless hi-res audio (24-bit / 96kHz audio over 2.4GHz), better mic quality, and compatibility with all consoles in every model, to name the big ones. All the $599 Nova Elite has on the Omni is better build materials and bigger drivers.But things got interesting when, just a…

REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent, sleeping pad, or stove. If your summer plans involve hiking or heading into the backcountry, there are also savings to be had on everything from Garmin watches to water filters, some of which are also on discount at retailers like Amazon.The sale runs through May 25th, and to save you time scrolling,…

Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense.I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, from cheap Windows computers and Chromebooks to bread-and-butter MacBooks and over-the-top gaming machines. These are the ones I recommend the most and why I think they might be a good fit for you.Though the MacBook Air is still the easy recommendation for most people, that doesn’t…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bayanat Engineering, an IHC Company, specializing in aviation and critical infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment as Bayanat Engineering integrates a state-of-the-art meteorological sensing solution at Dubai’s first commercial vertiport. To ensure the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency for Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Bayanat Engineering is deploying world-class technology from Vaisala, the global authority in weather, environmental, and industrial…

SINGAPORE, May 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qoder officially releases version 1.0, upgrading from an AI IDE to an Autonomous Development Desktop. The new version enables autonomous execution of code generation, verification, and delivery workflows through AI-powered Experts. Qoder 1.0 is now available for download on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Qoder 1.0 delivers a comprehensive agent-centric interaction upgrade, introducing the all-new Quest window, which integrates task management, status tracking, artifact review, and knowledge invocation. After a user inputs requirements, execution, verification, and delivery can all be completed autonomously by the Agent within the workspace. Qoder 1.0 also supports cross-project parallel…