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Last year, Microsoft stopped selling the $999 versions of the Surface Pro 11 and the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 in favor of the $1,199 models with more storage. At the time, it seemed like Microsoft was trying to make room for the cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop that launched last May. However, these newer devices aren’t safe from the price hikes, either, as the starting price for the 12-inch Surface Pro has gone up from $799 to $1,049, while the 13-inch Surface Laptop is jumping from $899 to $1,199.The 15-inch Surface Laptop now costs $1,599, up from…

MONTREAL, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Canadian economy navigates shifting global tides, prominent Montreal technology executive and entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette is speaking out about a growing disconnect between public policy and economic reality. Guillemette points to the cumulative effects of recent federal legislation as a primary driver of rising uncertainty in the Canadian business environment. A Compounding Regulatory Burden Recent legislative initiatives, including Bill C-18, Bill C-22, and Bill C-9, are raising significant concerns among local and national entrepreneurs regarding regulatory complexity, compliance costs, and long-term global competitiveness. “Individually, each of these measures may pursue legitimate social…

MONTREAL, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a landscape where workplace recognition has become a strategic lever for retention and performance, Accolad announces the launch of a new approach to its recognition gift catalog, designed to maximize employee engagement and modernize HR programs. A Direct Response to Professional Recognition Challenges According to several studies in human resources management, a lack of professional recognition remains one of the primary factors for disengagement. Peer-to-peer recognition and appreciation from leadership have become essential to maintaining a healthy organizational climate. “Companies are still investing in generic gifts that have no real impact on…

BALTIMORE, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) is a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today reported preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates for first quarter 2026 below. Consistent with past practice, we are providing investors with selected information in advance of issuing our first quarter 2026 earnings press release, which we expect to release on May 7, 2026. The selected unaudited results in this press release are preliminary and subject to the Company’s normal quarterly accounting procedures and external review by the…

By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2026 4:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A senior New Brunswick government official says it will take a few more days before a partially closed highway in the southern part of the Atlantic province can be reopened. Deputy environment minister Charbel Awad says cleanup workers have contained a fuel spill from a tanker truck rollover on April 8, but haven’t finished the job. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Awad…

Members of the Liberal party voted in favour of setting 16 as the age for Canadians to be able to use social media accounts at the federal policy convention on Saturday — but experts say it’s not that simple. Quebec MP Rachel Bendayan, who presented the idea to her caucus and championed it at the convention, said prolonged social media use can be harmful to the mental health of young Canadians.This comes as Australia’s current social media ban for youth under 16 years old continues to spur debate in a growing number of countries about whether to follow suit.In addition,…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2026 4:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Raptors fans will soon be able to return to Jurassic Park. Now that the team has secured its spot in the playoffs, Scotiabank Arena is reopening its tailgate area for fans to watch home and away games, starting with Saturday’s faceoff with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round. The courtyard — better known as Maple Leaf Square but dubbed Jurassic Park during the Raptors’ post-season run — opens to…

NZXT and its business partner Fragile have agreed to pay $3.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of attempting to “scam” consumers through their Flex PC rental service. The preliminary settlement was filed in a California District Court on April 7th to close a civil RICO case against the Flex program over allegations that it defrauded 19,322 customers through deceptive marketing practices and aggressive debt collection.The Flex program is a rolling rental subscription that NZXT describes as “a flexible alternative to buying or financing” a gaming PC, with prices starting at $69 per month. Under the…

  Ex-Broadcom Executive Brings Over 40 Years of Semiconductor Technology and Business Leadership Experience to Navitas’ Board as Part of Strategic Transformation to High-Power Markets TORRANCE, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navitas Semiconductor, (Nasdaq: NVTS), an industry leader in next-generation GaNFast™ gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC™ silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, today announced the appointment of semiconductor veteran, Gregory M. Fischer, to its Board effective immediately. Fischer brings extensive semiconductor operating experience to the Board and will stand for reelection in 2027 as a Class III director. He will serve on the Compensation and Executive Steering committees. ”I…

Dublin, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Dental Laboratories Market By Practice, Product, Technology, and Consumer – Global Forecast to 2030” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global dental laboratories market is expected to expand from USD 9.20 billion in 2025 to USD 13.09 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.3% This growth is driven by demographic, clinical, and technological factors, including the rising incidence of dental disorders, an aging population, and increased awareness of aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Rapid technological advancements, such as digital workflows, CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, and AI-enabled design software, are further accelerating…