Walmart uses AI camera tech to track checkout theft at 1,000 stores
It might help cut losses, but it raises privacy questions. Walmart’s early use of AI at its stores isn’t just for the sake of convenience. The retailer has confirmed to Business Insider that it’s using camera-based computer vision tech to deter theft and losses at its checkouts (including self-checkouts) in over 1,000 stores. The simply […]
Windows 10’s redesigned Terminal is available in preview
Tabs, customization and web links are just part of the additions. It’s a good time to be a Windows power user. Microsoft has released a preview version of Windows 10’s redesigned Terminal (known as just Windows Terminal) through its app store, giving you a considerably more powerful command line tool. You can run the Command […]
Curiosity rover finds gas levels on Mars hinting at possibility of life
Methane suggests there might be recent organic activity. It’s easy to get jaded about potential signs of life on Mars, but a recent discovery might raise eyebrows. The New York Times has learned that NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected “startlingly high” levels of methane — the gas typically produced by life as we know it. […]
Steam will stop supporting Ubuntu Linux over 32-bit compatibility
When there’s no native 32-bit support, Valve doesn’t want to stick around. If you’re a Linux gamer who prefers Ubuntu, you might want to look for another distribution in the near future. Valve is dropping official support for Ubuntu in Steam as of the operating system’s upcoming 19.10 release, which will cut 32-bit x86 components. […]
Stocks to Watch: George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) Down -2.40%
At close of market on Friday, George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) stock finished trading at -2.40%, bringing the stock price to $100.14 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $100.13 and a high of $101.69. The company’s stock was traded 2,098 times with a total of 599,440 shares traded. George Weston […]
Stocks to Watch: Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) Down -4.03%
At close of market on Friday, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) stock finished trading at -4.03%, bringing the stock price to $67.34 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $67.34 and a high of $69.71. The company’s stock was traded 4,453 times with a total of 1,818,381 shares traded. Loblaw Companies […]
Stocks to Watch: The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI) Down -1.52%
At close of market on Friday, The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI) stock finished trading at -1.52%, bringing the stock price to $21.97 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $21.82 and a high of $22.12. The company’s stock was traded 1,706 times with a total of 471,686 shares traded. The […]
Stocks to Watch: Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) Up +1.91%
At close of market on Friday, Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) stock finished trading at +1.91%, bringing the stock price to $62.32 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $60.92 and a high of $62.80. The company’s stock was traded 2,000 times with a total of 343,331 shares traded. Methanex Corporation has […]
Why environmentalists are taking their climate fight to Canadian courtrooms
Lawsuits against governments and oil companies are being used as tools to drive action As a band of young environmental activists crowded into a courtroom at Montreal’s Palais de justice earlier this month, Zy St-Pierre-Bourdelais admitted to being nervous. “It’s the first time in my life I’m going to court,” he said. No stranger to […]
UBC fined $1.2M for releasing ammonia into Fraser River tributary
Environment Canada says the university is appealing the decision Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued hefty fines to the University of British Columbia and CIMCO Refrigeration for releasing ammonia-laden water into a tributary of the Fraser River in Vancouver. According to a written statement, UBC was fined $1.2 million and CIMCO $800,000 stemming from […]