by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 13, 2023 | Public Transit, Scarborough, Technology, Vancouver
Hey, check it out – Metro Vancouver’s on the rise, and so is the SkyTrain action! Big bucks are flowing into the SkyTrain scene to give more people in more neighbourhoods a taste of the transit good life. Mark V SkyTrain is hitching a cool ride on flatbed...
by Manny J | Dec 12, 2023 | Apple, Technology
The Epic vs. Google verdict is in, and it’s a resounding victory for the developer Fortnite. A jury found that Google used its monopoly power on Android to injure Epic, turning the tables in the developer’s years-long series of legal battles. Jury finds...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 12, 2023 | Canada, History, Public Transit, Technology, Trains
I’ve always wondered how Canada made strides in rail technology only to fall behind in high-speed infrastructure. What could have been? Interestingly, Japan’s original high-speed trains share similarities with the Turbo Train (slightly – in looks),...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 4, 2023 | Canada, Montreal, News, Public Transit, Quebec, Technology, Trains, World
Montreal’s REM Metro stands as a beacon of excellence, showcasing what future transit systems should emulate, and Toronto could glean invaluable lessons from its success. The REM, touted as one of the best transit system in Canada (coupled with the METRO and...
by Manny J | Oct 22, 2023 | Technology
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, our once-cutting-edge devices often find themselves relegated to the realm of obsolescence. However, what might be considered antiquated to us could still hold significant value for others. It’s time to chat about a...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 2, 2023 | Canada, News, Technology
Meta’s long-awaited response to Canada’s online news law, Bill C-18, is set to begin on Tuesday. In an effort to counter the legislation, Meta plans to block news content for Canadian users on Facebook and Instagram. The law, framed by the Liberal...