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Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool
Amazon aims to weaken Nvidia's monopoly on the PyTorch toolkit with a new developer tool designed to run applications on alternative chips.
Pourquoi Europe’s new defence agenda depends not only on armies, but also on citizens
The EU may lack a unified army, but strengthening societal resilience and citizen solidarity is key to the bloc's upcoming security framework.
Canada | L’inflation s’accélère, la hausse des taux se rapproche
L'inflation canadienne poursuit sa progression, incitant un plus grand nombre d'entreprises à envisager des hausses de prix.
L’équipe canadienne de hockey féminin se rajeunit en vue du championnat du monde
L'alignement de l'équipe nationale fait place à la relève avec l'intégration de jeunes espoirs en vue du prochain Mondial.
Une IA capable de débusquer l'inconnu : le pari du Cern et du français Mistral pour révolutionner la physique
Le Cern et la startup française Mistral unissent leurs forces pour intégrer l'intelligence artificielle dans l'analyse de données de physique fondamentale.
Voice Of Goku Responds To AI Stealing Her Voice: ‘I can’t Forgive Them…It Makes Me Really Angry, It’s No Different Than Theft’
High-profile voice actors are speaking out against unauthorized generative AI cloning as unions issue new industry guidance.
Trump orders creation of NIH division, task force on women’s health
A newly ordered federal initiative aims to reshape standards and boost funding dedicated exclusively to women's health research.
Inovia secures $200-million USD first close for sixth early-stage VC fund
Inovia Capital has announced the first close of its new flagship fund, marking its transition into a fully AI-native early-stage investor.
Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power to fund a new nuclear facility in Indiana.
COP17 sur la biodiversité en Arménie | L’heure du bilan, loin des promesses
La COP17 pour la biodiversité commence à Erevan, offrant l'occasion de dresser un bilan des engagements pris à Montréal.
Tenstorrent secures $1.5 billion USD at $6.2-billion valuation to challenge GPU dominance
The Canadian-founded chipmaker has raised massive capital to back its open-source bet against existing GPU giants.
AI Proved the Quasi-Riemann Hypothesis. What Happens Now?
Unlike other AI proofs, this mathematical milestone has been unpacked by human experts with staggering implications.
AI Cloning Threatens To End Public Playtests For Video Games
Game developer Digital Sun has cancelled public playtests out of fear that AI tools will clone their unreleased work.
STAT+: China moves to restrict foreign biotech acquisitions
China is proposing new regulatory hurdles on foreign buyouts of critical domestic biopharma assets.
Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access
The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.
Will developing nations be able to handle millions of AI agents?
It may be some time before AI agents can fully navigate the complexities and cultural nuances of developing nations.
AM Markets Need to Know: Musk plans SpaceX gift, Samsung taps TSMC, and more
Latest financial updates featuring corporate movements and market insights.
Davidovich Fokina défait Jodar en trois manches et remporte le Masters de Shanghai
Davidovich Fokina a ainsi décroché son troisième titre en 2026 et le plus important de sa carrière à ce jour.
Ils ont capté les rayons d’un trou noir à 8 milliards d’années-lumière : un record qui pourrait changer notre vision du cosmos
Des astrophysiciens ont capté des rayons provenant d'un quasar lointain, marquant un record historique.
Box-office US : Street Fighter a-t-il mis KO la concurrence ?
Nouvelle adaptation du célèbre jeu vidéo au cinéma, 'Street Fighter' a pris les commandes du box-office américain.
STAT+: Gilead’s IBD drug eliminated symptoms for patients, mid-stage study finds
An oral treatment from Gilead Sciences eliminated symptoms for inflammatory bowel disease patients in mid-stage results.
Une filiale d’Alphabet va tester ses taxis sans chauffeur à Toronto
Waymo, filiale de véhicules autonomes d'Alphabet, amorce une phase de test dans les rues de Toronto.
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Tech
Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite used by Ukraine
Orbital tracking data reveals a suspicious close approach between a Russian satellite and an asset utilized by Ukrainian networks.
Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts
A security breach on the open-source coding platform exposed user API keys, resulting in unexpected cloud usage fees.
Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone are exploring a joint spectrum bid for independent direct-to-device satellite communication.
Nvidia launches new open models to run agents in the enterprise and on PCs
Nvidia is pushing deeper into enterprise data centers and local hardware with new private AI agent models.
The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises
An in-depth look at the blending of high-end scooter style and approachable motorcycle performance.
Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’
Anthropic has announced a commitment of 5% of its shares toward a public benefit fund.
World
A Nobel for the Poor People’s Lawyer
Reflecting on Navi Pillay’s lifelong fight against apartheid and her defense of international jurisprudence.
Le pouvoir sans contre-pouvoirs est vulnérable aux insurrections : ce que Montesquieu nous apprend sur l’érosion démocratique
Une relecture philosophique des écrits de Montesquieu pour comprendre la fragilité des régimes politiques dépourvus de contre-pouvoirs.
Planète bleue, idées vertes | La ruelle éponge qui verdit
Aménager une ruelle pour capter l'eau de pluie tout en la verdissant.
Fender contre le monde : quand une marque iconique tente de protéger son monopole
Fender fait pression sur ses concurrents pour protéger sa guitare emblématique des imitations.
Finance
Intuitive Surgical Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Analysts weigh in on what to expect from Intuitive Surgical's upcoming quarterly financial report.
Enquête sur les perspectives des entreprises – Troisième trimestre de 2026
La Banque du Canada publie son enquête trimestrielle soulignant une légère amélioration de la confiance des chefs d'entreprise.
Vente de vélos | Louis Garneau retourne aux États-Unis
Entrepreneur Louis Garneau is moving back to the United States to continue manufacturing and selling bicycles.
L’inflation a augmenté légèrement pour s’établir à 3,1 % en septembre au Canada
A surge in gasoline prices is largely blamed for a slight acceleration in Canada's consumer price index.
Tesla sets annual meeting for December 3
Tesla officially schedules its annual shareholder meeting for early December.
Sanofi breaks ground on new insulin manufacturing facility in Germany
Sanofi invests in expanding its pharmaceutical production capabilities in Europe.
Sport
Ottawa’s Jennifer MacDonell sets new W70-74 marathon world record
The 70-year-old runner shattered the previous age-group world record by over three minutes at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
7e édition du festival Femmes en Montagne : 34 films, 34 nouveaux modèles
Le festival de films d'Annecy revient pour sa septième édition afin de mettre en avant des récits d'alpinisme au féminin.
Forgotten 7,000'ers: Changtse
Exploring Changtse, part of the Everest massif on the Tibetan side, climbed by only about 60 people.
La Canadienne Gabriela Dabrowski récolte un autre titre en double féminin
Elles ont défait les championnes en titre Storm Hunter et Katerina Siniakova.
Science
Ce trait de personnalité reviendrait sans cesse chez les personnes qui vivent jusqu'à 100 ans, selon la science
Une étude menée en Sardaigne met en lumière l'importance de l'ouverture d'esprit et de la curiosité pour atteindre un âge avancé.
Alaska’s monster tsunami sent water 1,580 feet up a mountain
Geologists discover that a massive Alaskan landslide triggered the second-highest recorded tsunami in history.
Scientists link a strange sugar in red meat to a 63% higher diabetes risk
Research indicates a potential link between a sugar found in red meat and increased diabetes risk.
Amazon met le feu aux prix : ce chauffage d'appoint Rowenta perd plus de 20 % !
Le chauffage d'appoint soufflant Rowenta profite d'une belle remise chez Amazon.
AI
Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card
Entertainment giant Disney floated an unusual proposal involving the struggling startup's intellectual property and liability shield.
Culture
Pokémon Skateboards Sold In Blind Bags Sell Out Immediately
Santa Cruz's latest blind-bag skateboard collaboration with Pokémon is fetching high prices on the resale market.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Lets You Play On The Hardest Difficulty From The Start
A major quality-of-life update gives players immediate access to high-tier difficulty modes.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s First U.S. Concert May Be Cancelled Because Of Trump
Stricter US visa rules are threatening the mobile game's upcoming world tour debut.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II: The Kotaku Review
Studio Trigger and Netflix return with a new season that takes creative risks.
MrBeast Joins Shark Tank, Invests Quarter Million In AI-Powered ‘Ball 2’
MrBeast makes an appearance on Shark Tank and puts money into a novel tech product.
Business
Manitoba says tax on data centres, crypto miners will be used to lower utility rates
The provincial government plans to levy new taxes on power-hungry data hubs to provide financial relief for residential ratepayers.
Rozvelt built a high-tech mask for hunters. Defence buyers see something bigger.
A Montreal startup secures fresh funding after attracting unexpected interest from military buyers.
ResolvMD expands medical billing tech into Ontario
Calgary-born healthtech company scales its operations into Ontario markets.
Mecka AI recruits growth hackers behind “IRL sidequest” app Thirdspace
Thirdspace's founders join Mecka AI to help scale their home data capture solutions.
Health
STAT+: China moves to restrict foreign biotech acquisitions
Beijing's new framework aims to retain local control over its expanding biotechnology development ecosystem.
Two former Republican lawmakers say the GOP’s vaccine position is a liability
Ex-congressmen argue that confusing messaging surrounding immunizations will hurt the party in upcoming elections.
STAT+: Top immunology association divided over $8.4-billion California ballot measure to fund the field, emails show
Internal emails reveal debate among immunologists regarding California's Proposition 38.
Does Isomorphic Labs have what it takes to revolutionize drugmaking?
An exploration into Isomorphic Labs' potential to reshape modern medicine discovery.