Website uses AI to create infinite fake faces
Machine learning can produce (mostly) realistic head shots. You might already know that AI can put real faces in implausible scenarios, but it’s now clear that it can create faces that otherwise wouldn’t exist. Developer Phillip Wang has created a website, ThisPersonDoesNotExist, that uses AI to generate a seemingly infinite variety of fake but plausible-looking […]
High-tech Pictionary is more challenging than using a pen
But it’s still a lot of fun. Pictionary seems like one of those perfect games that doesn’t really need an upgrade. You draw on a piece of paper, and people guess what you’re trying to show them. Sure, you can put the game on a phone or tablet, but the basic concept remains the same […]
Amazon invests in electric truck-maker Rivian
It led a $700 million round in the startup. Amazon is staking a claim in the EV market after it led a $700 million investment round in electric pickup truck and SUV maker Rivian. Other details about the investment aren’t being disclosed, but previous shareholders are involved and Rivian is remaining an independent company. Rumors […]
The best portable laptop charger
Five models, reviewed. We spent 15 hours researching and 41 hours testing five top portable laptop chargers, and we found that the Mophie Powerstation AC is the best option if you want the ability to charge your computer and smaller devices while traveling, in an emergency, or whenever power outlets are out of reach. It can power […]
Stocks to Watch: Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Up +2.81% Friday
At close of market on Friday, Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) stock finished trading at +2.81%, bringing the stock price to $111.38 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $109.81 and a high of $111.96. The company’s stock was traded 7,962 times with a total of 1,061,580 shares traded. Canadian […]
Stocks to Watch: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM) Up +3.93% Friday
At close of market on Friday, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM) stock finished trading at +3.93%, bringing the stock price to $57.16 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $55.76 and a high of $57.21. The company’s stock was traded 5,439 times with a total of 688,776 shares traded. Agnico […]
Stocks to Watch: Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL) Up +2.10% Friday
At close of market on Friday, Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL) stock finished trading at +2.10%, bringing the stock price to $48.66 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $48.26 and a high of $49.05. The company’s stock was traded 7,423 times with a total of 2,107,958 shares traded. Pembina Pipeline […]
Stocks to Watch: Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) Up +2.06% Friday
At close of market on Friday, Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) stock finished trading at +2.06%, bringing the stock price to $41.63 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $41.22 and a high of $41.77. The company’s stock was traded 3,008 times with a total of 471,958 shares traded. Saputo Inc. has […]
$12M to upgrade airport
The federal government says it will spend $12 million to improve safety at a remote northern Saskatchewan airport near where a plane crashed in December 2017 shortly after takeoff. All 25 people on the West Wind Aviation plane were injured — nine seriously — and 19-year-old Arson Fern Jr. later died in hospital. Some of […]
January home sales weak
The Canadian Real Estate Association says last month was the weakest January for residential sales since 2015, with the number of transactions down four per cent nationally from last year. The association says about 23,968 properties were sold through the Multiple Listing Service in January, down from 24,977 a year earlier. CREA says the national […]