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CBCGig workers want change after B.C. court rules accepting orders amounts to distracted driving
Delivery and rideshare workers and advocates are urging the B.C. government to review its distracted driving laws following a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that determined accepting a delivery order on a phone while driving is illegal.The case involved Vancouver-based Uber Eats driver Vasu Subhashbhai Virda, who was ticketed on July 31, 2024, for tapping his phone to accept a delivery order while driving.Virda testified that he had tapped the screen once to accept a delivery offer through the Uber E
- South China Morning Post
Alibaba Cloud rolls out expanded suite of AI models, development tools in overseas push
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing services and artificial intelligence (AI) arm of Alibaba Group Holding, unveiled an expanded suite of its proprietary large language models (LLMs) and development tools for global developers, as the company intensifies its push into overseas markets. At its annual developer summit in Indonesia on Tuesday, Hangzhou-based Alibaba Cloud said the latest products under its Tongyi Qianwen family of LLMs, such as the Qwen 2.5 series, as well as multimodal AI models -
- South China Morning Post
Nvidia CEO's whirlwind Taiwan tour: from Lunar New Year banquets to night market visits
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wrapped up a fast-paced 55-hour visit to Taiwan, which included engagements with top industry leaders and visits to key manufacturing sites, underscoring the island's role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries. On Sunday, Huang hosted a high-profile lunch in Taipei, attended by 36 top executives from Taiwan's leading technology companies. This rare gathering included Foxconn Technology Group chairman Liu Young-way, Foxconn industrial inte
- Business Insider
Advancements in quantum computing could undermine Trump's crypto plans
Developments in quantum computing highlight the risk to financial institutions and national security if new encryption measures aren't developed.
- GuruFocus.com
Apple Stock Downgraded by Loop Capital and Jefferies Amid Concerns on Growth Prospects
Analysts Cite Weakening Consumer Demand and Slowing iPhone Sales
- Reuters
TikTok app unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Trump delaying ban
Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances that the company and its partners would not face hefty fines to keep the app running, it was yet to return to the app stores. The delay, analysts doubted, may be because Google and Apple are awaiting additional protections before bypassing the ban that punishes the companies for hosting or distributing the app. Apple's App Store said, "TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in the country or region you're in", while Google Play showed, "Downloads for this app are paused due to current U.S. legal requirements".
- Yahoo Canada Style
Shoppers are raving about these 'outstanding' wireless headphones from Amazon —and they're on sale for 40% off
These Soundcore by Anker Life headphones have more than 58,000 five-star reviews.
- USA TODAY
TikTok is back, but still missing from app stores: What happens next?
Video sharing app TikTok returned Sunday after a 12 hour outage due to a U.S. government ban. What happens when Trump takes office? What we know.
- The Canadian Press
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that's probably because it has, at least if you're measuring via internet time. What's now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
- GuruFocus.com
Apple Stock Plummets 4.3%: Downgrade, China Setback, and AI Struggles Shake Confidence
Jefferies slashes Apple's rating as weak iPhone sales and China competition fuel a 4.3% stock drop.
- The Independent
TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available
During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020
- GuruFocus.com
Apple Shares Tumble 4% After Double Downgrades by Analysts
Jefferies and Barclays Slash Apple Ratings Over Weak iPhone Sales
- Insider Monkey
AppLovin Corporation (APP): AI-Powered Mobile App Monetization
We recently published a list of 10 Must-Watch AI Stocks on Investors’ Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) stands against other must-watch AI stocks on investors’ radar. With everyone competing towards supremacy in artificial intelligence, the latest country to intensify its efforts has been Britain. […]
- Reuters
TikTok restores U.S service after Trump says "we have to save it"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the U.S. when he returns to power on Monday. In a message to users hours before the rally, TikTok said: "As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S." TikTok issued an earlier statement after U.S. users reported being able to access the Chinese-owned service's website while the far more widely used TikTok app itself began coming back online for some users with just a few basic services.
- HuffPost
George W. Bush And Barack Obama Create Another Megaviral Moment At Trump Inauguration
It centered on Bush's behavior.
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Spots Truly Awkward Melania Moment At Trump Inauguration
The late night host joked that this must be a sign the two are "very, very much in love."
- The Daily Beast
Pete Hegseth Accused of Getting Lap Dances While in Uniform
The thrice-married Pete Hegseth was accused Tuesday of receiving a lap dance while in his military uniform more than two decades ago. The allegation against Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was one of many levied by his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, in an affidavit shared with senators and obtained by the Daily Beast. Danielle, who is divorced from Hegseth’s brother, claims the former Fox News star was in uniform at a strip joint in Minneapolis while in town for a National Guar
- Reuters
Trump removes US Coast Guard chief, official cites DEI focus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. Former President Joe Biden nominated Fagan to lead the Coast Guard, which is responsible for maritime security, in 2021. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman, in a message posted on the Coast Guard's website, confirmed Fagan had been relieved of her duties after a "long and illustrious career."
- ABC News
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath, which Chief Justice John Roberts issued. Melania Trump was holding her husband's personal Bible, which was given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible that President Abraham Lincoln used to take the oath of office in 1861.
- People
Georgia Fire Chief Shot Dead After Stopping to Help Couple Who Hit Deer with Their Car: Police
The incident occurred in Alabama on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to police