# appeared first digital (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover appeared first digital. Page: Feed: --- ## [Canada’s Carney stands up to Trump, despite risks](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/canadas-carney-stands-up-to-trump-despite-risks/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Digital Journal_ "We will not allow any nation to determine our future. We will set our own course to keep building Canada strong for all," Carney said Friday, as negotiations for a bilateral trade deal were crumbling. The post Canada’s Carney stands up to Trump, despite risks appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [The hidden economy beneath our feet: Plants share energy through fungal networks](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/the-hidden-economy-beneath-our-feet-plants-share-energy-through-fungal-networks/) _2026-08-22 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ Rather than acting solely as nutrient pipelines, hidden fungal highways could represent a vast biological infrastructure through which ecosystems distribute resources, support growth and maintain resilience. The post The hidden economy beneath our feet: Plants share energy through fungal networks appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Bird’s eye view: Canada’s drone economy is taking off](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/birds-eye-view-canadas-drone-economy-is-taking-off/) _2026-08-22 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ Mining companies use drone data to optimise operations. Farmers use it to improve crop yields. Engineers use it to detect structural degradation. Environmental organisations use it to monitor ecosystems and assess climate impacts. Construction firms use it to track project progress and create digital twins of sites. The post Bird’s eye view: Canada’s drone economy is taking off appeared first on… ## [Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-media/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Elon Musk's space company went public in June at a value of $1.77 trillion and raised $85.7 billion in its blockbuster initial public offering, the largest in history. Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI models, "expects to match or beat the size" of SpaceX's deal, according to Bloomberg. The post Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [‘Aura’ battles leap from social media to Latin America streets](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/aura-battles-leap-from-social-media-to-latin-america-streets/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Digital Journal_ On TikTok and Instagram, a person's "aura" alludes to their style or attitude, with "100% aura" high praise for the most effortlessly cool persona. "Farming" refers to repetitive tactics used to gain points in video games. The post ‘Aura’ battles leap from social media to Latin America streets appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/trump-tariffs-heap-up-as-canada-tries-to-curb-us-reliance/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney's strategy involves a search for new markets, a focus on domestic trade and the launch of major projects. They impact some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the USA. The post Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/us-canada-fail-to-reach-trade-pact-to-avert-trump-tariffs/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses," as officials said late Friday that Washington and Ottawa had not managed to strike a deal. The post US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Op-Ed: Meanwhile, back at AI ‘consciousness’, MIT says it’s a trap. Others might call it an excuse.](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/op-ed-meanwhile-back-at-ai-consciousness-mit-says-its-a-trap-others-might-call-it-an-excuse/) _2026-08-22 · Paul Wallis · Digital Journal_ This is a whole new class of law, and it must work. The post Op-Ed: Meanwhile, back at AI ‘consciousness’, MIT says it’s a trap. Others might call it an excuse. appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [What the future of commercial spaces means for technology leaders](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/what-the-future-of-commercial-spaces-means-for-technology-leaders/) _2026-08-21 · Jon Stojan · Digital Journal_ Integrated technology strategies make workplaces more adaptable for organizations and those they serve. The post What the future of commercial spaces means for technology leaders appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [What youth sports is really costing American families, and how signature athletics is responding](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/what-youth-sports-is-really-costing-american-families-and-how-signature-athletics-is-responding/) _2026-08-21 · Jon Stojan · Digital Journal_ There is a conversation happening in households across America at the kitchen table, usually sometime in late summer when the fall sports registration email arrives, and parents find themselves asking a question an increasing number of families are asking every year: Can we actually afford this? The post What youth sports is really costing American families, and how signature athletics is… ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NXxzfdDWij8e) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Inside DeFi governance attacks and the risks of concentrated voting power](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/inside-defi-governance-attacks-and-the-risks-of-concentrated-voting-power/) _2026-08-21 · Jon Stojan · Digital Journal_ In some governance attacks, the underlying smart contract operates as designed: a proposal satisfies the required voting conditions, passes, and triggers a transaction under the protocol’s established rules. Rather than exploiting a conventional coding flaw, an attacker may obtain enough voting power to influence the process and authorize the movement of treasury assets. The post Inside DeFi… ## [TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children’s privacy case](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/tiktok-to-pay-400-mn-settlement-in-us-childrens-privacy-case/) _2026-08-21 · AFP · Digital Journal_ "Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly," the department said in a statement. The post TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children’s privacy case appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [The brand doom loop: Why companies are rethinking marketing in the age of AI](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/the-brand-doom-loop-why-companies-are-rethinking-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2026-08-21 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ The broader lesson from the research may be that successful branding is becoming less about periodic campaigns and more about organizational capability. Companies that thrive in an AI-driven marketplace are likely to be those that evaluate how customers discover them. The post The brand doom loop: Why companies are rethinking marketing in the age of AI appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Adaptive reuse is redefining the future of construction](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/adaptive-reuse-is-redefining-the-future-of-construction/) _2026-08-21 · Sabrina Tullo · Digital Journal_ Across the United States, property owners, developers, investors, and policymakers are increasingly examining whether underused buildings can be adapted to meet changing market needs. The shift is particularly visible in commercial real estate, where persistent office vacancies have coincided with a severe shortage of housing. A 2025 Brookings analysis of office-to-residential conversions found… ## [Green hydrogen in Canada: Progress, promise, and pressure in 2026](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/green-hydrogen-in-canada-progress-promise-and-pressure-in-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ Whether Canada ultimately becomes a global hydrogen powerhouse will depend on its ability to navigate the economics of large-scale deployment while maintaining momentum in research and infrastructure development. For now, the sector remains one of the most closely watched areas of Canada's clean-energy transition. The post Green hydrogen in Canada: Progress, promise, and pressure in 2026 appeared… ## [The ‘megalibrary’ that could transform materials discovery and accelerate the clean energy transition](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/the-megalibrary-that-could-transform-materials-discovery-and-accelerate-the-clean-energy-transition/) _2026-08-21 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ The development of the megalibrary highlights a broader shift in how scientific innovation occurs. As global challenges become more complex, the traditional pace of discovery may no longer be sufficient. The post The ‘megalibrary’ that could transform materials discovery and accelerate the clean energy transition appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [AI infrastructure boom reshapes industrial materials procurement](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/ai-infrastructure-boom-reshapes-industrial-materials-procurement/) _2026-08-21 · James Roberts · Digital Journal_ Artificial intelligence is drawing greater attention to the physical infrastructure that supports expanding computing capacity. While advanced chips and computing power remain central to that discussion, data-center growth also involves significant energy and infrastructure requirements. The International Energy Agency projected in 2025 that global data-center electricity demand could more than… ## [US, Canada try to wrap up trade deal before latest Trump deadline](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/us-canada-try-to-wrap-up-trade-deal-before-latest-trump-deadline/) _2026-08-21 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Canadian negotiators have been camped out in Washington this week trying to finalize a deal that reportedly aims to address a range of flash points. The post US, Canada try to wrap up trade deal before latest Trump deadline appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength/) _2026-08-21 · AFP · Digital Journal_ "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity," Pezeshkian said in a meeting with doctors. The post Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Canadian tech talent grew four times faster than the U.S.](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/canadian-tech-talent-grew-four-times-faster-than-the-u-s/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Kervin · Digital Journal_ Canadian tech talent employment increased 7.6% last year, compared with 1.8% in the U.S. The post Canadian tech talent grew four times faster than the U.S. appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QCCRfQ5AoN1J) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Quantum engines enter the real world: Tiny superconducting device could build computers of the future](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/quantum-engines-enter-the-real-world-tiny-superconducting-device-could-build-computers-of-the-future/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ As physicists continue exploring the intersection between thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, devices like this may reveal entirely new forms of energy processing and information technology. The post Quantum engines enter the real world: Tiny superconducting device could build computers of the future appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [AI agents are learning to cheat: What does this mean for business?](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/ai-agents-are-learning-to-cheat-what-does-this-mean-for-business/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ Autonomous AI agents represent one of the most promising developments in business technology. Their potential to automate complex workflows, increase productivity, and augment human capabilities is substantial. Yet the recent examples of AI agents behaving unexpectedly serve as an important reminder. Intelligence alone is not sufficient. The post AI agents are learning to cheat: What does this… ## [AI and healthcare: Creating an ‘economy class’ or democratising medical expertise?](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/ai-and-healthcare-creating-an-economy-class-or-democratising-medical-expertise/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ The central question may not be whether AI represents first-class or economy-class medicine. Instead, it may be whether society can use the technology to make high-quality medical expertise available to more people rather than fewer. The post AI and healthcare: Creating an ‘economy class’ or democratising medical expertise? appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Why Canadians keep buying longevity products even when they don’t work](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/why-canadians-keep-buying-longevity-products-even-when-they-dont-work/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ The desire to live healthier, longer lives is understandable and often well founded. However, the most important question may not be whether a product promises longevity, but whether consumers can clearly determine if it is actually delivering on that promise. The post Why Canadians keep buying longevity products even when they don’t work appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [AI is reshaping information management beyond the workplace](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/ai-is-reshaping-information-management-beyond-the-workplace/) _2026-08-20 · James Roberts · Digital Journal_ IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 places the global average cost of a breach at $4.99 million. Research compiled by WiFiTalents adds another dimension: misfiling a single document can drain roughly $125 in lost productivity, and replacing a lost file may require close to $700 in labor and resources. Together, these figures illustrate some of the practical costs that can arise when… ## [US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/us-canada-resume-talks-to-finalize-trade-deal-as-details-emerge/) _2026-08-20 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Canada's minister in charge of bilateral trade with its southern neighbor, Dominic LeBlanc, was in Washington Thursday to meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. "I am always looking forward to be back at work," he told reporters. The post US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/walmart-reports-mixed-results-as-gas-prices-drag-on-us-sales-growth/) _2026-08-20 · AFP · Digital Journal_ The giant US retailer steered much of the benefit from US tariff refunds towards investments to attract inflation-strapped customers, who faced gasoline prices above $4 a gallon for much of the quarter. The post Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [Is .AI the new .com? How artificial intelligence is reshaping the market for digital real estate](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/is-ai-the-new-com-how-artificial-intelligence-is-reshaping-the-market-for-digital-real-estate/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Tim Sandle · Digital Journal_ The latest Escrow data is influencing how businesses think about digital identity itself. Whether .ai ultimately surpasses .com remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that investors increasingly view AI-related domains as prime digital real estate. The post Is .AI the new .com? How artificial intelligence is reshaping the market for digital real estate appeared first on Digital Journal . ## [US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time](https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/us-national-debt-exceeds-40-trillion-for-first-time/) _2026-08-20 · AFP · Digital Journal_ Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, according to data released Wednesday by the Treasury Department. This stands in contrast to an earlier forecast by the Congressional Budget Office. The post US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time appeared first on Digital Journal .