Globalive (WIND Mobile), was going to be the Canadian saviour of the wireless landscape in Canada. Today they were rejected by the CRTC.

I’m going to go cry now. Grab a tissue and read the release below:

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, October 29, 2009 —The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today determined that Globalive Wireless Management (Globalive) does not meet the Canadian ownership requirements set out in the Telecommunications Act. Under the legislation, … Read More

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Phew, what an intense morning. First Apple updated features and pricing on the iMac, the MacBook, and the Mac Mini. Then Apple updated their mouse to the new Magic Mouse. And finally, Apple updated their Remote. But there is one more thing and it is great news for Canadians.

Under likely suspension since the Canadian Dollar is on the rise, Apple has made the … Read More

This mornings Apple product updates regarding the iMac, the MacBook, the Mac Mini, the new Magic Mouse, and Apple Remote were all fantastic. But there were a few products that were updated that have been not so publicized.

Alongside the aforementioned updates, Apple also updated:

AirPort Extreme Base Station ($199)

The new AirPort Extreme Base Station received antenna upgrades to increase WiFi performance by 50% … Read More

Alongside the new iMac and Magic Mouse updates this morning, Apple has updated the existing Apple Remote.

The new Apple Remote features an all aluminum enclosure and black buttons, shedding the previous white plastic enclosure/buttons. The new remote is much thinner and longer than the previous generation and the battery compartment has been moved to the back. As expected, the remote can be used with iPod, iPhone and Mac.

The … Read More

Alongside the new Mac refresh this morning, Apple introduced an all-new redesigned Magic Mouse, the successor to the original Mighty Mouse.

The new Magic Mouse uses Bluetooth wireless technology and has a touch-sensitive enclosure that allows the mouse to be used as either a single or multi button mouse with finger gesture support. Users can now navigate using intuitive finger gestures (akin to the iPhone/iPod Touch) instead … Read More

This morning Apple released a series of updates to their Macintosh line of computers. The MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini all received refreshes heading into the holiday shopping season and are available now at Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store.

The product line and updates are listed below:

New MacBook (white)

The MacBook (white) has received a case overall with a thinner form factor, same plastic body but with cleaner … Read More

After announcing the launch of the new HSPA+ network from Bell and Telus and the rumored launch of the iPhone in November, Bell and Telus have now officially confirmed that the iPhone 3G/3GS will be available in November 2009.

Bell and Telus, through a joint collaboration, have completed their HSPA+ network earlier than scheduled and have official agreements with Apple Inc. to deliver the iPhone … Read More

Hell has frozen over!

If an article at the Globe & Mail is to be believed (and how can you not believe it?!), the iPhone is coming to Telus and Bell as early as November 2009!

It would seem that in November Telus and Bell will have their GSM network up and running that they have been building together. The release of the new network is much earlier than anticipated … Read More

Steve Jobs was greeted by a standing ovation as he took the stage at the September 9 2009 Apple iPod event. This marked his first official public appearance in months.

“I’m very happy to be here today with you all. As some of you know, about five months ago I had a liver transplant. I now have the liver of a mid-20s person who died in a car crash and was … Read More