BYU researchers extend WiFi range by 200 feet with a software upgrade
Their protocol doesn’t require hardware like mesh network routers. As we fill our homes with connected devices, we’ll need WiFi to reach around every corner. One solution is hardware like Amazon’s Eero routers and Google’s Nest WiFi, physical devices that give your primary WiFi signal a boost. But researchers think there might be another way: […]
Google Home update leaves some speakers unusable
The company says it’s working on a fix. Smart speakers’ frequent under-the-radar updates are usually convenient, but they’re creating a lot of headaches for some Google device owners. Google has confirmed that it’s fixing a problem with firmware updates that have bricked Home and Home Mini speakers. Some people have had success by temporarily unplugging […]
Google says it’s achieved quantum supremacy
But it’s not particularly useful… yet. Google is standing by its claim that it’s achieved quantum supremacy — marking a major milestone in computing research. The company first made the claim back in September, and while disputed by competitors, Google’s research paper has now been published in the scientific journal Nature. Quantum supremacy is a […]
Huawei will finally release its $2,400 Mate X phone on November 15th
The foldable phone is only premiering in China so far. After multiple delays, Huawei’s foldable Mate X is nearly ready for launch — but only in its homeland. Huawei is launching the phone in China on November 15th for ¥16,999, or roughly $2,400. Suddenly, the Galaxy Fold seems like a bargain. You do get 5G […]
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE:CA) Rises 6.62%
October 22 was a positive day for Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE:CA) as its stock finished the day having gained 6.62% to hit a price of $1.45 a share. The company reached a market cap of 552.41 million and has 380.97 million shares outstanding. Gran Tierra Energy Inc. is a component of the the S&P/TSX […]
Teekay Corporation (TK) Soars 23.66%
Teekay Corporation (TK) had a good day on the market for Tuesday October 22 as shares jumped 23.66% to close at $5.07. About 3.45 million shares traded hands on 14,435 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 100.78 million. After opening the trading […]
Globalstar Inc. (GSAT) Soars 6.45%
Globalstar Inc. (GSAT) had a good day on the market for Tuesday October 22 as shares jumped 6.45% to close at $0.39. About 1.15 million shares traded hands on 2,336 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 1.45 billion. After opening the trading […]
Zafgen Inc. (ZFGN) Soars 5.54%
Zafgen Inc. (ZFGN) had a good day on the market for Tuesday October 22 as shares jumped 5.54% to close at $0.77. About 287,571 shares traded hands on 2,021 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 37.37 million. After opening the trading day […]
Retail sales edge down
Statistics Canada reports retail sales edged down 0.1% in August Statistics Canada says the value of retail sales fell 0.1 per cent in August to $51.5 billion, with price reductions accounting for most of the the unexpected decline. Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.4 per cent for August, according to the financial […]
Business mood brightens
Bank of Canada outlook suggests uptick in business sentiment A new survey by the Bank of Canada suggests that business sentiment has edged higher but there are more pronounced differences between the Prairies, hard hit by the turmoil in the energy sector, and Central Canada. The central bank’s survey of senior management at roughly 100 […]