Google gives Gemini a workplace identity
Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent on Oct. 8 at Gemini at Work 2026, describing the new workplace AI system as a “single, universal agent for work.” According to Google …
Software and Tools
ElevenLabs plans major India investment for multilingual voice agents
ElevenLabs is preparing a large India expansion, with co-founder and CEO Mati Staniszewski telling Reuters that the voice AI company plans to invest “hundreds of millions of dollars” in the …
ElevenLabs v4 brings more expressive AI voices, plus a faster Turbo model
ElevenLabs has launched Eleven v4 and Eleven v4 Turbo, a pair of text-to-speech models aimed at making AI speech more expressive for produced audio and fast enough for live voice …
MailerLite review: is it still worth it after the price changes?
We’ve been using MailerLite to send the Tech Help Canada newsletter for 5+ years now. Simple, affordable email marketing is MailerLite’s pitch. Since September 2025, though, its free plan has …
Attackers targeted a critical WordPress flaw on patch day
A critical WordPress Core vulnerability was patched on September 22, 2026, and attackers began targeting it the same day, according to Patchstack telemetry. WordPress.org’s release documentation says WordPress 7.1.2 was …
Cisco patches actively exploited Secure Email Gateway zero-day
Cisco has released fixes for a critical Cisco Secure Email Gateway vulnerability that the company says has been actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-76461, was disclosed …
The Latest AI Updates Show AI Getting More Advanced and Reliable
AI has been doing useful work for people for years, across writing, coding, research, analysis, support, SEO, design, and operations. What is changing is the capability and reliability of the …
GA4 just made budget reviews easier to misread
On August 11, 2026, Google Analytics gave marketers more control over how far back the platform looks when assigning conversions to advertising interactions. It sounds like a settings update. In …
The AI watermark trap: how invisible text tracking could create a costly compliance economy
Anthropic is rolling out invisible text watermarking for Claude in response to the EU AI Act. Future Claude models will include the watermark, while models launched before August 2, 2026 …
Claude is tattooing every word it writes and you can’t wash it off
If you’ve used Claude to draft an email, polish a blog post, or brainstorm product copy, the text you got back may now carry an invisible mark that identifies it …
SharePoint is under siege: what recent attacks mean for your business
SharePoint isn’t a niche IT tool. Microsoft said in March 2026 that SharePoint serves more than 1 billion users each year, with more than 2 billion files uploaded and 2 …
How field service management software improves scheduling and dispatch efficiency
Quick answer Field service management software streamlines scheduling and dispatch by giving dispatchers real-time visibility into technician availability, location, and job progress. It uses skill and certification matching to assign …
ElevenLabs review: What years of daily use taught us
ElevenLabs is one of the few AI tools that has stayed in our workflow for years. We use it for narration, audio production, video projects, voice experiments, and the kind …
accessiBe review: What nearly five years taught us about this accessibility widget
Web accessibility is easy to postpone because the problem usually stays quiet until it doesn’t. A visitor can’t use your menu with a keyboard. A form doesn’t work well with …
How to Choose a CRM for Businesses: 6 Considerations
As customer lists grow and deals get more complex, keeping track of conversations, follow-ups, and sales data can start to feel like a full-time job. A CRM helps bring that …
Why Your AI API Bill Is 50x Higher Than It Needs to Be
As more small businesses adopt AI, teams are building more products and workflows on top of AI APIs. If that includes you, you’ve probably noticed that your monthly bill keeps …
Your Next Manager Doesn’t Need a Coffee Break: Inside Square’s Managerbot
Your next manager might not need a coffee break. Square said it has opened Managerbot to more sellers in open beta, and it points to a different kind of AI …
How to Browse Without Being Tracked
Whether we like it or not, online tracking is part of using the internet. Most people only notice it when they start seeing targeted ads or eerily familiar product suggestions. …
EU Opened New DMA Proceedings On Google Search Data and AI Services
On January 27, 2026, the European Commission started two “specification proceedings” with Google under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In plain terms, the Commission is formalising a process to spell …
OpenAI Launches Codex for macOS, Turning AI That Can Code into AI You Can Supervise
OpenAI launched a Codex desktop app for macOS (February 2, 2026), and it’s positioned as a command center for agent-based coding (multiple assistants you can direct and review). Models can …
Group Practices Increasingly Invest in Comprehensive Practice Management Tools
In an evolving health care landscape, practice management tools can streamline operations and patient care and help mental health professionals stay compliant with Canada-specific privacy regulations. Learn more about the …
Anthropic just made computer-using AI more serious
Anthropic has moved Claude Computer Use from experimental beta into a generally available Claude API toolset. For businesses watching AI agents, that is a meaningful shift. On August 19, 2026, …
VPN vs. Proxy: What Should You Use?
As a business, staying secure is of paramount importance. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and proxies are two popular tools for enhancing online security and privacy. So you may be wondering …
Best WordPress SEO plugins for improving your rankings
SEO plugins are useful, but stacking too many of them is where WordPress sites get into trouble. Before adding anything, it’s worth reading our guide on installing WordPress plugins without …
How to make WordPress multilingual for free
Want to make your WordPress website available in more than one language without paying for a premium translation plugin? You have two practical free options: create real translated pages with …