The Peak Daily

A 10-kg bucket of peanut butter. A box of 204 frozen croissants. A 24-karat gold bar. What do all of these items have in common?

You can buy them all at Costco.

Some folks collect baseball cards or stamps. Canada is collecting EV battery plants.

Apple’s iPhone 15 is officially the hottest release of the fall. And no, we’re not talking about its lightweight frame, USB 3.2 port, and exciting new button…

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Canada’s new AI regs just dropped…

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of keyboards clacking, pens scribbling, and overpriced latte orders echoing across the Sunset Strip…

…which can only mean Hollywood writers are back.

Amazon’s new check-out concept means Canadian sports fans will still pay $13 for a beer, but at least they won’t have to wait in line for it.

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The FTC surely must be inspired by the story of David and Goliath, because the US regulatory body won’t stop picking fights with tech giants.

The saddest six-word story ever written: For sale, $500 shoes, worn once.

Picture the life of a digital nomad: You’re probably thinking of oceanfront workplaces, rainforest yoga, and drinking out of coconuts. But what about just heading to Toronto?

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OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update bestows the AI chatbot with the gifts of speech and sight.

The world’s largest toymaker is having a hard time making its little bricks eco-friendly.

As the calendar turns and labour unrest in Canada continues, the Summer of Strikes is evolving into the Autumn of Arbitration (which is way less catchy, but just as important).

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Big congrats to anyone who works for Ford on your big raise. Next round is on you!

Unlike many of us coming home from holiday, NASA remembered to bring back souvenirs from its latest trip.

Look away, arachnophobes: A new species of tarantula with a unique, electric blue colour has been discovered in Thailand. Don’t worry about finding one of these guys in your home, though—they’re quite rare and prefer the warm, humid conditions of a tropical forest.

If you were kicking yourself last year for not getting in on the NFT craze, we’ve got good news…

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Remember the good ol’ days of Canadian and Indian leaders forging economic ties and posing for extremely cringey photos? We sure do — but that time is behind us now.

Ride-sharing in Toronto could soon become an eco-friendly way to travel, which might make you feel a little better about all those Uber charges.

Physical passports and boarding passes could go the way of smoking sections on airplanes thanks to biometric technology.

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Remember the good ol’ days of Canadian and Indian leaders forging economic ties and posing for extremely cringey photos? We sure do — but that time is behind us now.

Ride-sharing in Toronto could soon become an eco-friendly way to travel, which might make you feel a little better about all those Uber charges.

Physical passports and boarding passes could go the way of smoking sections on airplanes thanks to biometric technology.

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If the Bank of Canada (BoC) is looking for a new mantra during these trying times, might we suggest, “What goes up must come down… to the 2% inflation target.”

As the 2023 UN General Assembly enters its final day, member nations are trying to find a way to get a passing grade on the world’s hardest group project.

Looking to put some extra muscle into your side hustle? Look no further than our robot pals.

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If you can’t figure out why you’re grocery bill keeps climbing, you’re not alone, the federal government was wondering the same thing.

From shared bedrooms to staircase apartments, it’s a tough world out there for new renters.

You’d think that to be one of the world’s most valuable car companies, you’d need to move a lot of hot rods.

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Electric vehicles might be great for bringing emissions down, but there’s growing concern among autoworkers that they might not be great for people who make cars for a living.

Did anyone have Tom Hanks filing a copyright for his AI avatar on their 2023 bingo card?

London (England, not Ontario) is set to welcome at least 13 new high-end hotels, some of which claim to offer seven-star accommodation—a number of stars we didn’t even know was possible.

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