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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

US-U Canada Digital Tax Tussle: A Precarious Balancing Act

As the Canada-US trade partnership teeters on the edge, the Business Council of Canada has sounded the alarm, urging Ottawa to revoke its digital services tax (DST) amidst growing concerns from the Biden administration. The Office of the US Trade Representative has requested dispute settlement consu

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Hasbro's Digital Dreams: A 10-Year Head Start?

In a recent conference, Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks expressed confidence in the company's digital business, claiming it has a 10-year lead over competitors. But what does this mean for the future of play? Can Hasbro's digital dominance be sustained, or is it just a fleeting fad? Hasbro's digital bus

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Excel Security: Passwords, Encryption, and More

You've spent hours crafting the perfect spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, and the last thing you want is for someone to accidentally (or intentionally!) change your work. The truth is, Excel files are a treasure trove of valuable information, and safeguarding them is crucial. So, what's a responsible

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

The SiriusXM Saga: A New Chapter Unfolds

SiriusXM's stock soared 2.6% on Tuesday, the first full trading day since its merger with Liberty Media's tracking stock. But what does this mean for the company and its shareholders? The merger aimed to simplify SiriusXM's capital structure, eliminating confusion around its multiple share classes a

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

EU's Big Win: Apple and Google Face Billions in Penalties

The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology compa

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is the Internet Giant a Monopoly?

Google, the titan of search, is facing another legal battle, this time over its advertising business. The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of being a monopoly in the world of online advertising, claiming it uses its power to drive up prices for advertisers and squeeze reven

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is Breakup Looming?

The fate of Google's advertising empire hangs in the balance as the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks to dismantle the tech giant's alleged monopoly over digital ads. In a closely-watched trial kicking off this week, the government is painting Google as a gatekeeper abusing its power to siphon money

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Data-Driven Dragons: 8 Lions Takes on the Kids' Entertainment World

A new entertainment company, 8 Lions, is roaring into the world of kids' and teens' content. Founded by Moonbug veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton, 8 Lions promises to use a data-driven approach to develop and grow new intellectual properties (IPs). But does relying on data really capture the

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TV Tech Awards: A Closer Look at This Year's Innovations & Controversies

The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA Bets Big on Crypto and AI: Is This a Smart Move?

NVIDIA, the tech giant powering the AI revolution, just poured $160 million into a Dallas data center company called Applied Digital. Sounds like a win-win, right? But before we get too excited, let's dig a little deeper. Applied Digital specializes in data center services for crypto and high-perf

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