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Two-thirds of telecoms fall short of complaint awareness requirements: watchdog
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (266+ words) Canada's telecommunications companies don't expect to be hit hard by the ongoing trade war with the U. S. but face other economic challenges that could limit their ability to attract new customers in the near future. A person uses a cellphone in…...
Cyber security session warns about online scams
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (801+ words) Jeff Wong of DAGI speaks during a Seniors" Cyber Security Information Session held at the CASO station in St. Thomas on May 13. Mr. Wong shared advice for protection from hackers and online scams. (AE/Jayden Davis) Strong passwords, two-factor authentication…...
Dropped your phone in water? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid and 5 steps to save it
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (661+ words) Mobile Klinik device repair expert Ivan Wang'breaks down why the "phone in rice" trick is a dangerous myth and shares the exact steps you need to take within the first 60 seconds to save your device. Markham-based device expert Ivan Wang,…...
Happening now: Large crowd of AI data centre protesters grows outside city hall
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (315+ words) Nearly 1, 700 comments, overwhelmingly negative, were submitted ahead of Thursday's vote. A vote at the city's committee of adjustment will be held on a land severance application linked to a potential future data centre proposal. Data centre protest underway at city…...
In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow Pay Pal payments through its We Chat networks
1+ week, 6+ day ago (80+ words) The Spec Apart from social media and messaging, Tencent's We Chat offers payment services called We Chat Pay, or Weixin Pay, in mainland China. Tencent said in a statement that the feature will be available to U. S. -based Pay Pal users…...
Go-ahead for cell tower in Alexandria
2+ week, 5+ day ago (180+ words) Proposed telecommunications tower location in Alexandria by Shared Tower Inc. North Glengarry Township Council has given the green light to the installation of a telecommunications on Alexandria's Main Street, after earlier deferring a decision on the application by Shared Tower…...
Tik Tok star "Grandma Sherry" announces new APTN series
3+ week, 6+ day ago (359+ words) Grandma Sherry at storytelling hosted by Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre. YORKTON " Local social media sensation, "Grandma Sherry," is taking her message of "good medicine" from the small screen of Tik Tok to a national television audience. During a storytelling circle…...
Most Canadians want social media, AI chatbot ban for kids under 16, poll indicates
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (547+ words) OTTAWA - More than two-thirds of Canadians support banning access to social media and AI chatbots for children under 16, a new poll indicates. Seventy per cent of respondents to the Leger poll said they support age restrictions for social media like…...
Africa's cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (942+ words) Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa's roughly 500, 000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have…...
Wanna go out with me? Why in'person dating is making a comeback " and why Gen Z is struggling with it
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1123+ words) Growing up immersed in smartphone technology and social media means Gen Z have had fewer opportunities to develop interpersonal skills. Recent layoffs at Bumble are raising questions about the future of dating apps and alternatives for people who want to…...