Spotify has restored service for millions of users after a major global outage grounded the streaming platform for several hours on Monday. The company officially denied rumors of a security breach as it confirmed all systems are back to normal.
Canada is debating the future of its digital currency, weighing the development of a government-backed CBDC against a market-led model utilizing private stablecoins like the newly launched CADD by Tetra Trust.
The Vector Institute has awarded $1.75 million to 100 top graduate students across Ontario. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic AI research and industry-ready, high-value expertise.
The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility has become the first U.S. plant to earn a negative Carbon Intensity score under Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations. The facility, which processes 100,000 tons of waste annually, will now provide carbon-negative RNG to the Canadian market.
Yoto has launched its first 'Originals Week,' offering 10 prize bundles and free audio content. The competition for the £180 bundles closes on June 7, 2026.
The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing travel confusion as countries adopt varying levels of enforcement. While Greece has bypassed the checks for British tourists, other nations face long queues and inconsistent application of the new protocols.
At COMPUTEX 2026, GIGABYTE shifts its focus from experimental AI to scalable, production-grade infrastructure with its new “Future Landing” strategy. The initiative introduces modular, prefabricated AI units designed to solve deployment bottlenecks and accelerate real-world AI integration.
South Korean startup RLWRLD is recording the movements of skilled workers to train the next generation of 'physical AI' robots. The initiative is part of a $33 million national effort to secure a lead in the global robotics race.
J-Squared Technologies has launched a 26,000-square-foot expansion in Kanata, featuring Canada’s only large-format nuclear EMP test facility and high-security NATO-compliant storage.
Chinese courts have ruled that AI adoption does not constitute an 'unforeseeable circumstance' under labor law, requiring companies to reassign workers rather than terminate them. This move challenges the global trend of AI-driven layoffs.
A new Lloyds Bank study suggests that digital tools could save UK households an average of £3,500 over a decade. The research highlights the potential for smarter budgeting and optimized debt management in an uncertain economic climate.
An experimental Stockholm cafe, Andon Café, is being managed by an AI agent named Mona. The project aims to stress-test autonomous systems, despite reports of quirky management behavior and financial hurdles.
