The Frontier
Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible
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Apple is looking to power next-gen Siri with Google AI. Apple has agreed to pay US$1 billion for a one-year access to a 1.2 trillion-parameter AI model developed by Alphabet, aiming to enhance its personalized Siri service.
Capital & Control
Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape
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Elon Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay vote despite “part-time CEO” criticism. Tesla shareholders approved a compensation plan that could pay Elon Musk over $1 trillion if he meets ambitious targets, linking his earnings to performance metrics like vehicle deliveries and AI advancements.
Infrastructure & Power
The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy
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Google debuts AI chips with 4X performance boost, secures Anthropic megadeal worth billions. Google Cloud unveiled its Ironwood, a seventh-generation custom AI accelerator, promising a 4x performance boost and sealing a major deal with Anthropic for up to one million chips.
The Performance Edge
Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments
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Mini llama proteins show promise for Alzheimer’s treatment. A new study on Science Daily reports that miniature antibodies, or nanobodies, derived from camelids can cross the blood–brain barrier more effectively than conventional drugs, offering promise for improved Alzheimer’s treatments.
Digital Defense
Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape
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‘Landfall’ spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones. Security researchers uncovered a year-long campaign using the ‘Landfall’ spyware that exploited a zero‐day flaw (CVE-2025-21042) in Samsung Galaxy phones, enabling image-based attacks without user interaction.
Vancouver Sports
Strategic intelligence for builders and operators
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Upcoming: Canucks vs Columbus on Sat, Nov 8. The Vancouver Canucks will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena with a 7:00 PM PT tip-off, marking a key game as they push forward in the season.
Canada Today
Canadian national news — politics, economy, justice, and environment
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Cedar LNG partner signs major commercial deal for $4 billion Kitimat project. The Haisla Nation-led Cedar LNG project near Kitimat, valued at $4 billion, secured a 20-year agreement with Malaysian state-owned Petronas for 1 million tonnes of LNG annually, marking a significant milestone in BC's LNG export journey.
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Interac debuts Konek to broaden how Canadians pay online. Interac has rolled out Konek, a new payment service that partners with major financial institutions to offer secure and diversified online payment options for Canadians.
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“We could be public today”: 1Password crosses $400-million USD ARR milestone. Toronto-based 1Password celebrated surpassing $400 million USD in annual recurring revenue while maintaining positive free cash flow, further establishing its role as a Canadian cybersecurity leader.
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