Google Canada preps for launch of new products, lets you sign up for updates

Just ahead of the launch of new Pixel and Nest Home devices, the Canadian Google Store lets you sign up to receive updates on the latest gadgets. By signing up, you'll be "the first to know about the new Pixel phone and connected home devices." The company is set to launch the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on October 15th. Rumour has it Google will also unveil a new Google Home Mini as well as a new mesh router system.

Google Trends reveals most searched jokes on International Tell A Joke Day

"Amaze-ing Laughter" sculptures in Vancouver by artist Yue Min Jun. Photo credit: Sonya Davidson

We've learned that August 16th is International Tell A Joke Day and while we're trying to remember a few good punch lines, we've taking to Google Trends to find out what's funny for Canadians. Are Canadians funny? You bet! We love a good laugh and we don't need Google data to know that Canadians have a good sense of humour! Is it because of the unpredictable weather and the change of seasons? Who knows!

Apparently "Tell a Joke Day" has been celebrated worlwide since jokes began. According to daysoftheyear.com that goes wayyyy back to 1900 BC and apparently it was a fart joke.

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Google Canada reveals most popular Star Wars searches

We have a lot of fun on this May 4th as it's now unofficially known as Star Wars day. To celebrate, Google Canada took a look at what Canadians are searching for when it comes to this popular franchise. Here are the fun findings...

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Google opens the first Canadian Google Cloud Platform region in Montreal

Looking to serve Canadian businesses better, Google launches the first Canada-based Google Cloud Platform region in Montreal. What this’ll bring to the local businesses includes faster services, particularly related to machine learning and analyzing information, and also to keep sensitive data within the country. Google says in the blog post that it’ll allow them to “deliver lower latency for customers in adjacent geographic areas, increased scalability, and more disaster recovery options.” Google boasts of a diverse set of customers that make use of its services, such as mobile gaming studios and other traditional enterprises. And it hopes this opens new business for them in the country.