Development of Regulations for Online Gambling in Canada

Online gambling laws can vary greatly from one country to the next. In some countries, the laws can vary depending on what state/territory/region you’re in. Canada is one of many countries where online gambling is technically legal. However, the law isn’t always black and white, especially when it comes to regulating online gambling. In this article, we’ll look at the legality of online gambling in Canada and how the laws have been developing.

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Spotify acquires audio platform to help turn radio shows into podcasts

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Spotify's latest acquisition will help the company lure radio broadcasters to turn their shows into podcasts. The company bought Whooshkaa, an Australia-based firm that provides radio broadcasters tools to convert their shows into podcasts. Spotify plans to integrate its technology into its Megaphone suite for podcasters. The goal is to offer stations a way to profit from shows by offering ad-supported podcast episodes.

Whooshkaa can also help with Spotify's other audio efforts. Founder Rob Loewenthal mentioned that his company offered speech-to-text and text-to-speech tech, smart home integration, and "enterprise grade" podcasting tools. But those have not been clearly noted as part of their goals. We wouldn't be surprised if these help Spotify develop its podcasting features in the future.

Source: Engadget

Square Enix halts sales of 'Final Fantasy XIV' because of overwhelming demand

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Square Enix is suspending the sales and delivery of Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition and Complete Edition for reasons that might be unusual. The company can't keep up with the demand for the game, with players finding themselves waiting for hours to get into a server and play the game. This decision covers both the physical and digital versions of the game and will be enforced in the coming weeks. It's a gradual process since they need to coordinate with retail partners, both the physical and digital stores.

In announcing this move, Square Enix said it needed to suspend the sales because the "dense concentration of play hours... far exceed [its] server capacity, especially during the peak times." The developer didn't add more Worlds or servers before Endwalker's release to accommodate all players.

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Apple releases 'Ted Lasso' animated Christmas short

Apple wants to get you into the Christmas spirit with a new animated short featuring characters from its hit series Ted Lasso. The actors on the series all voice their well-loved characters. The four-minute, thirty-six-second clip is called "The Missing Christmas Mustache," which basically explains the story's premise. Ted has somehow lost his mustache, and now his friends are helping him find it.

Source: MacRumors