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Ottawa puts federal tech delivery under one roof

Ottawa is putting more of the federal government's technology delivery under one organization, with the goal of making it easier for Canadians to access government support and services. Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Digital Transformation…

Hangzhou: blending ancient China with cutting-edge technology

Hangzhou may be celebrated by leisure travelers for its trio of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but for Western visitors making the journey today, it is likely household names from the tech sphere that ring most familiar. Chief among them is…

US soldiers stormed a desert city in preparation for a high-tech war against a top foe. Here's how it went.

The US Bradley Fighting Vehicles were visible on the horizon as they raced toward the city. Smoke, deployed to conceal movement, formed wisps around the outskirts. Assault forces, preparing to storm the enemy stronghold, gathered on the northern…

Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn?

LeBron James partners with Polymarket as latest athlete to enter prediction market space

LeBron James joined a growing list of athletes teaming up with prediction market services Saturday, announcing a forthcoming partnership with Polymarket via social media. The Philadelphia 76ers star and future Hall of Famer's partnership follows in…

A Controversial New Technology Is Transforming Users' Lives in a Profound Way. Should It Be Trusted?

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. About a year ago, Bob realized that ChatGPT was more than a way to make silly pictures. What began as a fun tool turned out…

5 Tech Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Lenovo

Lenovo, the Chinese tech brand that owns brands like Motorola and what was once IBM's ThinkPad line of laptops, owns some companies that you might not have realized. Over the years, the PC hardware maker has gained controlling shares or outright…

Everspin Technologies: The Teledyne Deal Is Validation, Not Revenue (NASDAQ:MRAM)

Everspin's Q2 revenue rose 42%, with stronger product growth and 50%+ gross margins. Teledyne expands Everspin's defense reach, but no orders or revenue commitments are disclosed. The $40 million defense agreement is funded through milestone…

ESCO Technologies: A More Constructive Set-Up (NYSE:ESE)

ESCO Technologies shares have declined 10-15% since announcing the $2.35B Megger Group acquisition, improving valuation appeal. ESE's organic growth remains robust, with 2026 sales guided to $1.315B and adjusted EPS now at $8.30–$8.40…

Burning Man is a vacation from Big Tech, but startups are still everywhere

BLACK ROCK CITY, Nev. — Every year, 70,000 people flock to Nevada's Black Rock Desert to leave behind their worldly troubles and exist in a bubble that is Burning Man. The temporary city in the desert was once an oasis for people to ditch…

Score Prediction for BYU's Season Opener Against Utah Tech

BYU football is back. In the words of BYU running back Sione Moa, 'Finally, bro.' The Cougars enter the season ranked 14th in the AP poll. It's the first time BYU is ranked in the preseason top 15 since 1985, the year after BYU's national…

Tech CEOs want the world to embrace AI, but protestors outside their G20 gathering show the industry's growing popularity problem

Inside the G20 event in Chapel Hill, N.C. this week, tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman raved about AI's capabilities and the need to build more data centers. But outside, protestors struck a different tune. In a “fireside chat”…

The future of wildfire response depends on emerging technology

The consequences of wildfires can no longer be measured by acres burned alone. A recent review of wildfire activity found that 2025 was the costliest wildfire year on record, even though the total area burned worldwide was 16% below the long-term…

From ancient seas to advanced materials: How Canada's ammolite is inspiring the next generation of colour technologies

Few gemstones are as uniquely Canadian as ammolite. Mined almost exclusively from southern Alberta, this remarkable iridescent material has fascinated jewellers, geologists and collectors for decades. Formed from the fossilised shells of ammonites…

The best of IFA 2026: exoskeletons, ultralight laptops, and weird new tech

Every year, the world's tech journalists descend on the wonderful sights and sounds of Berlin, Germany, for a week exploring the cavernous halls of the Messe Berlin. And that means one thing: it's time for IFA. The Internationale Funkausstellung…