The IT talent recruitment market has seen a huge change in the last few years. Driven by automation and artificial intelligence (AI), it is in the middle of a profound transformation. With rapidly evolving technology, the fields of marketing and human resources are converging, causing a dynamic synergy that is changing how businesses are identifying, attracting, and retaining talent.
Reneé Rapp’s sophomore album Bite Me opens at No. 1 in the UK and the Netherlands and debuts at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, powered by strong physical sales and early streaming momentum.
Benson Boone brings his American Heart World Tour to Toronto on Friday, August 29, for an 8 p.m. arena show at Scotiabank Arena with opener Elliot James Reay.
The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens today on the Lido, launching awards season with Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, Alexander Payne as jury president, and lifetime honours for Werner Herzog and Kim Novak.
Gamescom 2025 closed in Cologne with record crowds and headline reveals from Opening Night Live and platform showcases, setting the release calendar for the rest of the year.
Lil Nas X was released on $75,000 bail after pleading not guilty to four felony charges in Los Angeles, with court-ordered treatment conditions and a September 15 hearing set.
Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce on August 26 with a joint Instagram post, sharing proposal photos and the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Felix “xQc” Lengyel won Streamer of the Decade at the Esports Awards’ one-off Decade ceremony in Riyadh, capping ten years of dominance as peers and fans reacted across social media.
Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the US Open with a shaved buzz cut that instantly went viral, then backed it up with a straight-sets win in his opener.
AI brand visibility analysis tools are essential for marketers to gauge how often and how favorably their brand is mentioned by AI models.
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers returned to the table after a brief delay last week, with federal mediators back in the room and both sides reviewing proposals.
IShowSpeed will kick off a 35 day nonstop “Speed Does America” IRL livestream across 25 U.S. states on Aug 28 at noon ET, simulcasting on YouTube and Twitch with the full route to be revealed.
New footage shows Lil Nas X walking nearly nude on Ventura Boulevard before police say he was hospitalized for a possible overdose and then arrested in Los Angeles.
Gap taps global girl group KATSEYE for its Fall 2025 “Better in Denim” push, a 90-second spot set to Kelis’ “Milkshake” that spotlights low-rise fits and the Long & Lean jean.
Ottawa will lift 25% retaliatory tariffs on roughly $21B of U.S. consumer goods effective Sept 1, while keeping duties on steel, aluminum, and autos after talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump.
Artificial intelligence and IoT are creating massive amounts of data that have never been seen before. However, securing and managing this data appropriately and efficiently has become a significant challenge. Conventional or traditional proxy arrangements are unable to manage such situations, especially when these environments' speed, scale, and combination complex operations are involved.
Dario Amodei is the CEO and cofounder of Anthropic, the AI lab that built the chatbot Claude. He trained as a physicist, worked in research roles at both Google and OpenAI, then left to start Anthropic in 2021 with a small group that included his sister, Daniela Amodei.
Trump said he may extend TikTok’s Sept 17 divest-or-ban deadline if needed and claims U.S. buyers are lined up.
Effective Aug 21, Sony raised U.S. PlayStation 5 console prices by $50, citing a challenging economic climate; accessories are unchanged.
Meta inked a six year, $10B plus agreement to run on Google Cloud, adding multi cloud heft as it races to scale AI infrastructure.
Drake has opened an official Amazon storefront called “Drake’s Warehouse,” mixing new and archival merch with novelty items like a $100 body pillow and a “For All The Dogs” poop scooper.
Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 17 in early September with an ultra thin model, 120 Hz displays, and camera upgrades. Here’s the likely timeline and features.
Brewery & the Beast returns to Calgary on Aug 24 at The Confluence with 60 plus chefs, craft beverages, and an all inclusive ticket that spotlights local producers.
Ottawa’s wind-down order for TikTok Canada is chilling creator programs and brand UGC, as the app stays live but local funding, staffing, and partnerships are pulled back.
Hudson’s Bay is set to change its legal name following Canadian Tire’s acquisition of its intellectual property. The historic retailer will retain its brand under new ownership as the court oversees the company’s restructuring and formal rebranding process under CCAA.
A deadly listeria outbreak tied to FreshRealm’s chicken Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger has killed 3 and caused a pregnancy loss. Multiple products have been recalled as the CDC investigates cases across 13 states. Consumers are urged not to eat affected items.
SpaceX’s Starship exploded during a routine test at its Texas Starbase facility, marking the fourth failure this year. No injuries were reported, but the rocket’s reliability is under scrutiny as it's key to NASA's Artemis Moon missions and Elon Musk’s Mars colonization plans.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record-breaking $10 billion, ending the Buss family’s 46-year legacy. New owner Mark Walter, already behind the Dodgers and Chelsea FC, takes over as Jeanie Buss remains governor. Here's what this game-changing sale means for the NBA’s most iconic team.
Tyler Perry, the renowned Hollywood filmmaker and media mogul, is facing a $260 million lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon, who accuses him of sexual assault and harassment during their work together on the television series The Oval and Ruthless.
After 18 months of uncertainty and political pushback, Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel — but not without a twist. As part of the national security agreement, the Trump administration now holds what’s known as a “golden share,” giving the U.S. government a rare level of power over a private company
Microsoft is doubling down on its Xbox hardware ambitions. The company announced a multi-year partnership with AMD to co-develop custom chips for its next wave of gaming systems — spanning traditional consoles to new handhelds like the Xbox Ally and Ally X.
President Donald Trump will once again delay the ban on TikTok, extending the deadline for ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations to a domestic buyer. The new 90-day extension, announced Tuesday, gives the Chinese-owned app more time to comply with a 2024 law that demands divestiture over national security concerns.With
Streaming has officially taken over as the dominant form of TV consumption in the U.S., according to new Nielsen data. For the first time ever, streaming services accounted for 44.8% of total TV viewership in May 2025, edging out the combined share of broadcast and cable, which dropped to 44.2%.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirmed what many in tech have been anticipating: generative AI is reshaping the workforce, and Amazon’s corporate headcount will shrink as a result. In a memo sent Tuesday, Jassy said the company will need fewer employees to do jobs that AI can now handle.
Earning rewards just got a lot more delicious. Starting June 16, PC Optimum members can collect points not only at Loblaw stores but also through eligible DoorDash orders from restaurants and participating grocery outlets across Canada.
Intel is preparing for another wave of major layoffs this July, with reports confirming the company will cut 15–20% of its global factory workforce. The move comes as part of a broader restructuring effort under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, despite the company still turning a profit in several divisions.
The Florida Panthers took control of the Stanley Cup Final with a commanding 5-2 win in Game 5, pushing the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination. Despite a packed Rogers Place crowd and a golden opportunity to shift momentum, the Oilers once again came out flat. They need to bring it all for tomorrow's next game.
WhatsApp is officially getting ads. Meta announced on Monday that its messaging platform — long famous for its ad-free, private interface — will begin displaying advertisements within the “Updates” tab, marking a major shift for the service used by over two billion people worldwide.
In a surprise shakeup at the top of French luxury giant Kering, the group behind Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga has appointed Luca de Meo — a veteran automotive executive and former CEO of Renault — as its new chief executive.
Tesla debuts sleeker Model S and X: up to 410-mile range, new suspension, quieter cabin—now $5k pricier as shares inch higher despite rough 2025 start.
Mattel teams with OpenAI to launch its first AI-powered toy this year, blending ChatGPT tech with Barbie and Hot Wheels for smarter, personalized play.
Trump okays Nippon’s US$14.9 B buyout of U.S. Steel; shares climb as US$11 B investment plan unlocks coveted American market access.
Reddit debuts AI dashboard and comment summaries so brands can spot trends and embed positive user buzz directly under their ads.
It’s the end of an era for the beloved Summer Friday. Once a rising perk, the number of North American workers enjoying early Friday finishes has dropped from 55% in 2019 to just 11% today.
Snap’s $3 B AR gamble goes retail: lightweight Specs smart glasses launch 2026 to challenge Meta and lure creators into everyday mixed reality.
Costco’s Executive members score a $10 Instacart credit each month on same-day orders over $150—fresh relief as grocery inflation outpaces CPI.
Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul—powered by Apple Intelligence—won’t hit your iPhone until at least spring 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. That puts its release nearly two years after it was originally teased and raises a serious question: by the time it finally arrives, will anyone still care?
Israel’s massive pre-dawn raid wipes out Iran’s nuclear chiefs, sparks drone counterattack, and pushes the region to the brink of full-scale war.
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