SaskTel Waives Long Distance Charges to Turkey and Syria
SaskTel announced on Wednesday it will waive long distance and text messaging fees from Canada to Turkey and Syria, to allow customers to stay in contact with friends and family affected by the recent devastating earthquake. “Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by the deadly earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey […]
Twitter Blue Subscribers Get Longer Tweets: Up to 4,000 Characters
Twitter announced on Wednesday that Twitter Blue subscribers in the U.S. can now write longer tweets—up to 4,000 characters. Previously, only 280 characters were allowed in a single tweet, but it’s now possible for Twitter Blue subscribers in the U.S. to write monster-sized tweets. Before, users would start threads at 280 characters at a time, […]
RCMP’s First All-Electric Cruiser is a Tesla Model Y
[caption id="attachment_390109" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image: CTV News Vancouver Island[/caption] The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has selected Tesla's Model Y for its first all-electric police cruiser, which will soon hit the roads of Langford, British Columbia — reports CTV News (via Tesla North). West Shore RCMP unveiled the Model Y patrol cruiser, which will be used on...
Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 8
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Samsung […]
Netflix Launches Paid Password Sharing in Canada
The days of sharing your Netflix password with your freeloading friends and family in Canada are over. Netflix has been hinting at a password crackdown for its major markets and now it has debuted in Canada. The company detailed the update in a blog post on Wednesday, titled, “an update on sharing”. Netflix says there […]
CBC Plans Streaming Only Future, Ending Regular TV and Radio
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) says it eventually plans to end traditional TV and radio broadcasts, and move to streaming only. That’s according to the president and CEO of the CBC, Catherine Tait, speaking with The Globe and Mail. Tait said Canadians are moving to streaming while the crown corporation is “sitting here loyally broadcasting […]
Uber Eats Canada Shares Top 10 Alcohol Orders, New Super Bowl Ad
Uber Eats and MADD Canada are partnering just ahead of the Super Bowl to offer tips for a fun and safe celebration, including the top 10 alcohol orders for delivery. Consumers 19+ can order spirits, wine, and beer for delivery to their doorstep in Canada via Uber Eats. Before ordering alcohol through the app, a...
China’s Alibaba Also Working on ChatGPT Rival
It looks like everyone wants a piece of the AI pie. OpenAI stirred up quite the storm when it launched ChatGPT, its large language model chatbot, in November of last year, and the rest of the tech industry is now racing to bring its own alternatives to the masses. Google announced its AI-powered conversational chatbot,...
Nomad Launches ‘DesignLab’ for Apple Watch Customization
Nomad has just launched its new DesignLab for Apple Watch, an interactive feature that allows users to visualize their Apple Watch with Nomad bands. With DesignLab, users can select their Apple Watch model and color, then browse through a selection of Nomad bands to find the perfect match. The feature not only provides a useful...
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Netflix Launches Paid Password Sharing in Canada
The days of sharing your Netflix password with your freeloading friends and family in Canada are over. Netflix has been hinting at a password crackdown for its major markets and now it has debuted in Canada. The company detailed the update in a blog post on Wednesday, titled, “an update on sharing”. Netflix says there […]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Canada 2023: Top Tech Gift Ideas
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you've been dragging your head thinking of something to get your dearest this year, we've got you covered. Here are our top picks for tech gifts this Valentine's Day: Apple.ca Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Apple released a bunch of new products in time for Valentine's shopping...
You Can Now Buy Apple’s HomePod 2 in Canada
Apple has officially launched sales of its new HomePod second-generation in Canada, with first pre-orders set to deliver today. As of writing, you can buy HomePod 2 on Apple’s website and have it ready for pickup at your local Apple Store. Select addresses can also get HomePod 2 with same-day delivery. HomePod 2 costs $399 […]
Samsung Reveals Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra at Unpacked Event
Today, Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S23 series of devices. During its annual keynote, the company revealed details on the new flagship devices encompassing the Galaxy line. This year, Samsung is pleased to announce the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and the premium Galaxy S23 Ultra. The new series of Galaxy phones iterates on its predecessors...