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- 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…
- Google Announced Gemini 4, but You Can’t Use It Yet
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · AIGemini 4 Argon is initially limited to selected cyber defenders. Google has published pricing and benchmarks, but no public release date for Canada or elsewhere…
- Nokia and ICEYE Want Governments to Own Satellite Networks
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyNokia and ICEYE plan government-controlled LEO communications systems from 2028. Canada has already chosen a different sovereign path for Arctic service.
- Cisco’s SD-WAN Admin Bypass Is Being Exploited
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · NewsCisco says attackers are exploiting a critical SD-WAN Manager flaw. There is no workaround, and affected organizations need to preserve logs before upgrading.
- AI Agents Sent Attack Probes to Library and Archives Canada
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Canada TechResearchers found 13 attack-style probes among 899 requests to Library and Archives Canada. Ottawa says there is no sign government systems were compromised.
- Broadcom May Finance the Chips It Sells Anthropic
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Business & PolicyA reported US$42-billion facility would make Broadcom Anthropic’s chip supplier and financier. The disclosed structure matters as AI infrastructure spending gro…
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