Technology

Geotab's 2026 State of Commercial Transportation report reports a 38.7% drop in collisions per million miles in the U.S. and Canada from 2021–2025, based on nearly 6 million connected vehicle subscriptions and about 100 billion daily data points.

Disney and Formula 1 are extending their multi-year 'Fuel the Magic' partnership into 2026 with new content, merchandise and fan experiences starting at the Australian Grand Prix; a Mickey-and-friends comic created with WEBTOON will launch March 6 and a core merchandise collection will debut ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve, alleging loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 function as gambling and have harmed younger players; the filing seeks to stop those features and recover alleged ill-gotten gains.

Mike Fincke identified himself as the astronaut who experienced a medical event aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 7 that prompted NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years; he says he is doing well and is undergoing post‑flight reconditioning.

The Weather Network released its March–May spring forecast, saying most of Canada will see near‑normal or colder temperatures in March and April while May remains a wild card that could bring an abrupt shift toward early summer in parts of the country.

The article reports that Deutsche Telekom achieved up to 65% energy savings in a live validation of its 5G Core, with Mavenir confirming a supporting role. It also describes Mavenir's involvement in Deutsche Telekom's move to a unified Horizontal TelCo Cloud architecture.

OpenAI says it identified and banned an account linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooter in June 2025 but did not notify police at that time, citing an 'imminent' threat threshold; the company contacted the RCMP after the Feb. 10 shooting and Canadian ministers have met to discuss AI safety and potential regulation.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic's CEO to allow unrestricted military use of the company's AI or face contract consequences, and Anthropic's CEO held firm against fully autonomous targeting and domestic surveillance.

A two-year-old goldendoodle left at a JetBlue ticket counter on Feb. 2 was taken into custody by airport staff and animal services, and has been adopted by LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black after a 10-day hold and care from Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas.

OpenAI says a ChatGPT account connected to the B.C. shooter was flagged last year and banned in June 2025; staff considered but did not make a law enforcement referral at the time. OpenAI has contacted the RCMP after the Feb. 10 shooting and investigators say they are reviewing electronic devices and online activity as part of an ongoing probe.

Global Affairs Canada has issued a travel warning for Mexico after officials reported the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, and authorities say retaliatory violence led to roadblocks and temporary flight suspensions around Puerto Vallarta.

Jeep's all-new 2026 Cherokee returns to the North American compact SUV segment as a hybrid-only model, offered in four trims and starting at $42,290 before taxes.

Nintendo has listed Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop, priced at £16.99/$19.99 each and scheduled for release on 27 February. The digital downloads are reported to include the Sevii Islands and online features such as trading and battling.

OpenAI says it banned the account linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooter in June 2025 and later provided information to the RCMP after the February shooting.

NASA completed a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 on Feb. 19, with fuel tanks filled and hydrogen levels reported within allowable limits; the four-person crew entered quarantine on Feb. 20 and the mission is on track for a possible March 6 launch.

Ontario Shipyards plans a scholarship at Mohawk College in memory of Justin Smith, a 29-year-old steel supervisor who died in January; the provincial Ministry of Labour is investigating his death.

Wayne Gretzky told CBC he wants Canada to win gold at the Milan Olympics and said he considers himself a true Canadian. He also spoke about recent tensions between Canada and the United States and mentioned his friendships with political leaders.

An archdiocese youth initiative called "The Path of Beauty" is offering free short introductions to about a dozen Milan churches during the Winter Olympics, with visits scheduled through March 15.

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt told CBC Radio that Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court defending Meta against allegations its platforms were designed to addict and harm young users, and Haidt said his team has collected internal Meta studies suggesting the company knew about those harms.

NASA completed a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission that reached past T‑minus 30 seconds twice without exceeding ground safety limits for hydrogen leaks, and the next launch opportunity is in early March.

A Reddit user reported that a fenced garden behind the blacksmith in Stardew Valley is accessible and that placing a Super Cucumber in a hidden box there yields a decorative statue tied to a larger in‑game riddle.

Fintrac will embed financial crime experts with Peel Regional Police to help trace extortion-related funds; Peel reported 476 extortion incidents last year, including 190 targeting businesses.

A Globe and Mail opinion contends a lawsuit alleging Meta harmed young users highlights gaps in parental oversight, and notes Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles that Meta denies engineering its platforms to target children.

The University of Toronto and Ericsson launched a strategic partnership on Feb. 18 to advance research into wireless communications and to develop related talent; the agreement followed a national request for proposals and builds on collaborations dating back to 2013.

The Eganville Leader has been sold to London Publishing Inc. and the Aylmer Express and will keep publishing after months of uncertainty, its long-time owner Gerald Tracey said.

Users and researchers say AI is increasingly used to write dating profiles and messages, while major apps and third-party tools add AI features; how widely these tools are used and their long-term effects remain unclear.

The article reports that after the U.S. Genius Act passed on July 18, 2025, Bitcoin's market price fell by about 40% to under US$70,000 and monthly Bitcoin transactions declined while stablecoin transactions rose, according to the authors.

Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a Los Angeles civil trial where plaintiffs allege Meta designed social platforms that harmed young users; Meta denies the accusations and the case is ongoing.

Nintendo issued a 1.9.0 update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that adds Thai text support on Nintendo Switch 2 and includes general gameplay fixes that apply to both console generations.

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a trial in which a plaintiff alleges Meta's platforms addicted and harmed her; the case is being treated as a bellwether that could influence many similar lawsuits.