Business
New 50% US tariffs put Quebec at the top of provincial losses, with Oxford Economics projecting a C$1.8 billion annual output gap by 2028. The post New US tariffs put Quebec at top of provincial losses appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Canada is adding tariffs of up to 50% on C$27.6 billion in U.S. imports, covering more than 700 products across major sectors from September 8. The post Canada broadens tariffs on US imports to 50 percent appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Technology
Official interview shows we’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions through tax codes favoring corporate automation. The post Andrew Yang calls for AI tax as we’re subsidizing a technology appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Apple debuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, 8x zoom, and advanced AI features powered by iOS 26.
Google launches a $1 billion AI education initiative, supporting over 100 US institutions with tools, grants, and access to its Gemini chatbot.
Entertainment
Hollywood’s AI debate flares after Affleck says models produce average work, while experts note fine tuning enables targeted, usable results.
Apple Arcade adds NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and Hello Kitty updates in a major September expansion, with new content and exclusive features.
Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot opens with 57 million dollars, topping Superman and tracking toward a 220 million dollar global debut.
With $1.085 billion in earnings, Deadpool and Wolverine now hold the title for the highest-grossing R-rated film.
