How to use Apple's Playlist Playground to make AI-generated mixes

With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Here's how to ...

‘You lose yourself’: inside the mental health crisis hitting gen X women

My generation had great role models, free university and the morning-after pill. We should be running the world. Instead, two-thirds of us are facing mental health problems – and it’s not all about th ...

Vancouver Island First Nations gain control of three Clayoquot Sound forestry areas

Tyson Atleo, a hereditary leader of the Ahousaht First Nation, says the creation of three new forestry areas to be managed by ...
theenergymix

Canadian Cities Can Win on Climate by Talking Livability, Affordability

Canadian municipalities are pushing ahead on climate, and making progress, but find it challenging to steer the course amid headwinds like misinformation and well-funded opposition. Research recently ...
IEEE

Large Generative Model-Assisted Talking-Face Semantic Communication System

Abstract: The rapid development of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) continually unveils the potential of Semantic Communication (SemCom). However, current talking-face SemCom systems still ...
blogs.driving.ca

Audi's A8 killed off in Germany, lives on in Canada

Here at home, the site for Canadian consumers remains active, inviting shoppers to spec 2026 models of both the A8 and S8 sedans. All options remain listed to be configured, including the snazzy ...
THE WEEK

The YIMBY movement could be on its way out

The YIMBY, or Yes in My Backyard movement, has been steadily growing based on a simple principle: To solve the housing crisis, simply build more affordable houses. But while the YIMBY train of thought ...