Equipment and Technology Archives

Modern comic-style illustration of Gen Z youth using flip phones and a digital camera as they unplug from smartphones and embrace digital detox habits.

The World

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Smartphones for Flip Phones

Alarm clocks, maps, books, flashlights, watches, radios, MP3 players, Palm Pilots, remote controls, cameras, handheld recorders and other devices have all been gradually absorbed...

The ConversationFebruary 19, 2026

Human face transitioning into a digital model, representing the growing realism of deepfakes in AI-generated media.

The World

Deepfakes in 2026: Why Detection Is Getting Harder

Over the course of 2025, deepfakes improved dramatically. AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what...

The ConversationJanuary 14, 2026

Features

How Does Music Get Onto a Cassette Tape?

Imagine you’re singing into a microphone while playing a guitar. When you sing, you use your vocal cords in your throat, your mouth and...

The ConversationJanuary 4, 2026

Digital illustration of a Canadian-themed artificial intelligence system symbolizing public AI in Canada, with Parliament buildings and data interfaces representing a national AI alternative.

The World

CanGPT: Should Canada Build a Public AI Instead of ChatGPT?

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and others reshape the digital landscape, much of the conversation in Canada has focused...

AdminDecember 21, 2025

Two people facing a humanoid robot in a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing questions about the future of generative AI.

The World

Why Generative AI Might End Up Being Worthless

In the rush to cash in on the generative artificial intelligence gold rush, one possible outcome of AI’s future rarely gets discussed: what if...

The ConversationNovember 12, 2025

Vibrant digital illustration showing Spotify app with AI music label, symbolizing the rise of AI music and changing ways we listen.

Features

Why New AI Music Labels on Spotify Could Change Everything

TLDR: What happens when your favourite song isn’t entirely human anymore? The new AI-music labels on Spotify could transform how we discover, trust, and...

The ConversationOctober 14, 2025

Digital illustration of AI-generated influencer Tilly Norwood creating a social media video, symbolizing the future of AI-generated creativity.

The World

What AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Reveals About Digital Culture, Ethics and the Responsibilities of Creators

TLDR: AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is forcing Hollywood — and audiences — to confront new questions about creativity, ethics, and the human role in...

The ConversationOctober 10, 2025

AI generated soul versions of rapper 50 Cent.

News & Press Releases

50 Cent Turns His Hits Into Soul Classics With AI

50 Cent has jumped into the world of AI music. It’s a little later than some, but he arrives with unmistakable flair. On Instagram,...

Aliyah McIntyreOctober 9, 2025

Vibrant digital illustration showing hacker, laptop lock, and businessman symbolizing the risks leading to a digital crisis

The World

Are We Headed Toward a Digital Crisis?

TLDR: The warning signs of a digital crisis are clear, as cyberattacks, data breaches and AI risks expose how fragile our connected world has...

The ConversationSeptember 25, 2025

A digital illustration of a rapper and a robot facing each other, representing artificial intelligence (AI) and the music industry.

Features

AI and the Music Industry: Recording Artists Face Rising Challenges

TLDR: AI and music industry tensions are growing fast, with fake artists, copyright disputes, and legal gaps threatening musicians worldwide. Was the recent Velvet...

The ConversationAugust 26, 2025

Modern flat-style digital illustration of Spotify video streaming, showing users watching music videos on multiple devices with a green eco-conscious theme.

Features

Spotify Video Streaming Expands, Carbon Impact Rises

TLDR: Spotify moving into video streaming will boost its environmental footprint. Learn how it impacts emissions and what listeners can do. Spotify currently has...

The ConversationAugust 25, 2025