Mapletechie — Tech, told straight.
Mapletechie — Your go-to source for tech news, gadget reviews, software deep dives, and the latest in AI, EVs, and cybersecurity.
No press junkets. No hype cycles. Sharp opinion, real reviews, and the context the spec sheets leave out. Independent tech journalism built in Canada.
Explore by Category
Latest Articles
- Starship Reached Orbit and Delivered 26 Starlink Satellites
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · NewsFlight 14 put Starship into orbit and deployed operational Starlink V3 satellites, but an engine issue shortened the mission. Canadian speed gains remain unprov…
- Fix Windows Memory Integrity Without Guessing at Drivers
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · GuidesMemory integrity won't turn on because of a driver? Check what Windows names, update it safely, and understand the trade-off before disabling protection.
- Protect Your Canadian Phone Number From SIM-Swap Fraud
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · GuidesAsk your carrier about port and SIM-change protection, secure account recovery, and know what to do if your number suddenly stops working.
- AMD Is Buying World Labs for $8.2 Billion. Here's Why
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · AIAMD's planned US$8.2-billion purchase of World Labs brings spatial-model research inside a chipmaker. The real test is whether that changes useful tools and har…
- Nvidia Wants Hardware to Watch AI Agents While They Work
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · AINvidia's new agent safety design separates an AI agent from the controls that limit it. Here's what OpenShell and Sentry promise, and what remains untested.
- PC Chat Took 100,000 Health Questions in Its First Week
Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · Canada TechLoblaw says Canadians asked PC Chat more than 100,000 health questions in a week. Here's what to check before linking a pharmacy profile or sharing details.
- Check Your GitHub Workflows for Two Compromised Actions
Matthew Leo · September 28, 2026 · GuidesTwo compromised GitHub Actions briefly became downloadable again with malicious tags intact. Maintainers should inspect workflow references, runs and exposed se…
- Recover Office 2016 or 2019 After the KB5002907 Update
Matthew Leo · September 28, 2026 · GuidesMicrosoft paused KB5002907 after some Office 2016 and 2019 installations became unlicensed or disappeared. Check the licence first, then reactivate or reinstall…
- ShinyHunters Found a Simple Way Around PeopleSoft Defences
Matthew Leo · September 28, 2026 · Business & PolicyMandiant says attackers changed one encoded character in a request path to get around some PeopleSoft firewall rules. It found web shells on dozens of systems w…
- Apple Faces a $5.7 Billion Verdict Over iPhone Vibrations
Matthew Leo · September 28, 2026 · GadgetsA San Diego jury found that Apple infringed two haptics patents and awarded Taction more than US$5.7 billion. Apple disputes the verdict and says it will appeal…
About Us
Mapletechie is an independent tech publication covering artificial intelligence, gadgets, cybersecurity, electric vehicles, and software. We write from Toronto with a global lens. Learn more about Mapletechie.