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- The Pentagon Wants More Small Drone Boats at the Border
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe Pentagon may expand its Lightfish surveillance fleet after deploying small autonomous boats along the Rio Grande and Gulf coast.
- A Dutch Retailer Pulled Meta's Smart Glasses Over Privacy
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GadgetsHans Anders paused Meta smart-glasses sales in the Netherlands and Belgium. The dispute raises practical questions for Canadian buyers and bystanders.
- Self-Hosted GitLab AI Gateway Users Need to Patch
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GuidesA 9.9-rated GitLab AI Gateway flaw can let an authenticated Duo user escape a prompt sandbox and run commands. GitLab-hosted gateways are already fixed.
- Check Which Mac Apps Have Full Disk Access
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GuidesApple plans tighter Full Disk Access controls as AI agents gain more autonomy. Mac users can check which applications already have broad access today.
- Canada Has a New AI Council. What Can It Actually Do?
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · Canada TechCanada's new AI council will advise Ottawa on adoption, safety and sovereign infrastructure. Its influence may be significant, but its authority is limited.
- The 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 Now Costs US$77.50
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GadgetsRaspberry Pi raised the 2GB Pi 4 and Pi 5 by US$12.50 as memory costs climb. Canadian buyers should compare local reseller totals, not convert MSRP alone.
- Before Switching to Videotron or Fizz in Rural Quebec
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GuidesVideotron and Fizz are open to 31 more Quebec communities. Check subscription eligibility, local coverage, phone support and number transfer before switching.
- A Fake AI Policy Invite Can Steal a Microsoft 365 Session
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · GuidesA China-aligned campaign used convincing AI-policy invitations to reach Microsoft 365 accounts. Ordinary MFA may not stop this kind of session theft.
- California Now Makes Lawyers Verify Every AI Citation
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyCalifornia’s SB 574 turns familiar AI cautions into legal duties for lawyers and arbitrators. Canadian guidance already points in the same direction.
- The FTC Is Investigating Risks From AI Agents
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has confirmed an AI-company investigation but has disclosed little else. The probe could test how existing consumer law applie…
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