LG’s custom chip is made to power AI in appliances and robots
The Neural Engine handles voice and image recognition, as well as security. For the last few years LG has been pushing integration of AI features in all kinds of products with its ThinQ brand, and now it’s designed custom hardware to enable on-device AI processing in “future robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, refrigerator and even […]
Boeing says its 737 Max software update is complete
It still needs FAA certification. Today, Boeing announced that it has completed the software update to its 737 Max planes. The update is meant to correct the software flaws that contributed to the Lion Air and Air Ethiopia crashes that killed 346 people in total. The update was expected in April, but Boeing needed extra […]
NASA teams up with SpaceX, Blue Origin to design a human lunar lander
It will take astronauts to the moon’s surface and back up to the Gateway lunar base. NASA has revealed its efforts to create a human landing system shortly after it announced the Artemis lunar exploration program. The space agency has teamed up with 11 private space companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, to conduct studies […]
Garmin’s latest GPS is designed for off-road explorers
With GPS now a basic cell phone feature, and more vehicles rolling off the production lines with built-in satnav systems, the role of standalone satellite-navigation devices is diminishing. Why have an extra bit of kit in your car that needs additional maintenance? But Garmin thinks there’s still a place for them, particularly in the world […]
Stocks to Watch: Eyes on Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS), Summit Materials, Inc. (SUM)
The price of Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) went down by $0 now trading at $2.04. Their shares witnessed a 38.78% increase from the 52-week low price of $1.47 they recorded on 2018-12-27. Even though it is still -112.25% behind the $4.33 high touched on 2019-03-18. The last few days have been rough for the stock, […]
Stocks to Watch: Shaw Communications Inc. Class B Non-voting Shares (TSX:SJR.B) Down -1.94%
At close of market on Wednesday, Shaw Communications Inc. Class B Non-voting Shares (TSX:SJR.B) stock finished trading at -1.94%, bringing the stock price to $26.73 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $26.73 and a high of $27.33. The company’s stock was traded 3,659 times with a total of 748,866 […]
Stocks to Watch: Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) Up +8.52%
At close of market on Wednesday, Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) stock finished trading at +8.52%, bringing the stock price to $163.36 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $159.20 and a high of $167.41. The company’s stock was traded 1,020 times with a total of 167,144 shares traded. Boyd […]
Stocks to Watch: Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL) Up +1.64%
At close of market on Wednesday, Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL) stock finished trading at +1.64%, bringing the stock price to $50.02 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $49.12 and a high of $50.43. The company’s stock was traded 4,966 times with a total of 650,430 shares traded. Gildan Activewear […]
Scheer doubles down on oil
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pledged Thursday to pursue a coast-to-coast energy corridor, achieve Canadian oil independence within a decade and adjust mortgage rules with the aim of making home-buying more affordable. With the federal election less than six months away, Scheer used a speech Thursday in Toronto to share his economic pitch to voters. The […]
Pulling plug on solar
The Southern Alberta city of Medicine Hat is pulling the plug on a $13-million concentrated solar power facility after operating it for about five years. Coun. Phil Turnbull, who chairs the city’s utility committee, says the project’s goal was to test whether the technology was a feasible way to use the sun’s heat to replace […]