TikTok and ByteDance have struck a deal to form a new U.S.-based company, backed by Oracle and other investors. This move is designed to comply with a 2024 law and likely prevents an app ban. The political and business implications are huge.
A 1970s-era newspaper office in Hamilton could get a very 21st-century makeover. McMaster University is considering a proposal to transform the building into a sustainable AI data center and innovation hub.
The Ubisoft Halifax team has voted overwhelmingly to form a wall-to-wall union, joining CWA Canada. This follows a wave of similar votes at studios like id Software and Blizzard teams, all against a backdrop of widespread industry layoffs and uncertainty.
A veteran CTO, pushed out by demands to cut 30% of his team, is building a new “tech startup” that’s already on pace to generate half his former salary. His story, and a writer’s parallel journey, point to a growing exodus of talent from the mainstream tech industry. They’re not leaving tech; they’r
TikTok has struck a deal to keep operating in the U.S. by forming a new American-led joint venture. The agreement, set to close on January 22, meets the requirements of a 2024 law and a recent executive order from President Trump. Major investors include Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX.
YouTube has permanently banned two channels notorious for flooding the platform with AI-generated fake movie trailers. The channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, were caught mixing official footage with AI slop and had already been suspended once before.
Stargate Hydrogen has successfully produced its first hydrogen at Fortum’s Kalla project in Finland. This milestone validates the Gateway 200 electrolyser system and marks tangible progress for Finland’s role as a future hydrogen hub in Europe.
As the push for building electrification grows, hybrid heating systems are being pitched as a smart solution. They combine an air-source heat pump with a gas furnace to optimize costs and grid strain. But this setup creates a massive regulatory puzzle that will decide the fate of gas utilities.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN access for some users and causing RemoteApp failures in Azure Virtual Desktop. The company is investigating but has only provided a workaround for one of the issues. It’s another blow for IT admins trying to keep system
Critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Fortinet’s FortiOS and other products are being actively exploited just days after disclosure. Attackers are using them to steal configuration files and hashed credentials. CISA has added one to its must-patch list with a deadline of December 23.
