A Tutorial on GeoAI: Designing Footprint Extraction from NAIP Imagery Using U-Net, Grounding DINO, SAM, and Mask R-CNN
In this tutorial, we design a complete GeoAI workflow for extracting building footprints from high-resolution…
England take control after rain-hit first day at Headingley
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, 2026. Photo: AFP England seized the initiative on a rain-disrupted opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, reaching 112 for two at…
Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth
AI accounting startup Rillet announced a $100 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation on Tuesday, led by Iconiq. Returning investors included Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia. Rillet, which emerged from stealth in 2024, is quickly becoming one of the hottest AI startups in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) industry. The company’s software deploys AI…
What’s on the menu? CNE announces this year’s wild food offerings – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kraft Dinner smoothies, nitrogen-infused Oreo treats and pickle-flavoured coffee are among the wild food offerings at the Canadian National Exhibition this year. Media got a preview of the culinary standouts ahead of the annual end-of-summer Toronto fair’s official opening on Friday. Mark Holland, CEO of the fair,…
Root-Cox stand puts England in command on Day 1 against Pakistan
England’s Joe Root and Jordan Cox in action during the first day of their first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds on August 19, 2026. — Reuters England trail by 59 runs with eight wickets in hand. Pakistan bowled out after scoring 171 runs. Robinson, Tongue take five-fors for England. Captain Joe Root and…
I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot
Last week, I ventured a whopping 15 minutes from my house to see robots do some mind-boggling, jaw-dropping stuff. I visited the Cambridge, Massachusetts, offices of a startup called Generalist AI, where I watched robot arms perform simple chores like stacking cups, putting blocks into bowls, and the like. I was astonished by how quickly…
Markham Indy race president apologizes after opening day practices cancelled
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2026 3:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham says he’s sorry most fans went home disappointed after the event’s opening day. Friday’s full day of on-track activities at the IndyCar…
Punjab Rangers Jobs 2026 Apply Online
Punjab Rangers Jobs 2026 has been announced through the advertisement and applications from the suitable persons are invited on the prescribed application form. In these Latest Pakistan Rangers Jobs 2026 the eligible Male/Female candidates from across the country can apply through the procedure defined by the organization and can get these Today Jobs in Pakistan…
Pakistan braces for busy cricket season
Pakistan is set for a busy international cricket season as Sri Lanka’s tour combines T20Is and a Test series with a high-profile ODI tri-series featuring England and Pakistan. The Sri Lankan team will begin its tour with three T20Is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 11 and 13. The matches will provide both sides…
Researchers complain that OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
Several security researchers say OpenAI suddenly revoked their access to a limited-access program that removes some restrictions on using its AI tools for cybersecurity research, likely because of an error by the company. On Wednesday, multiple researchers on OpenAI’s official support forums and on X reported having their access to the Trusted Access for Cyber…
Nova Scotia musician Ashley MacIsaac ends Google defamation lawsuit
By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2026 2:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Nova Scotia musician has ended a civil lawsuit against Google he filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice earlier this year. Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac claimed the online giant defamed him by falsely identifying him as a sex offender in…
