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OpenAI’s Hockey-Puck AI Speaker Could Cost Nearly $600 CAD

OpenAI is working on its first hardware device and now we have more details, according to one report. The new device is said to be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker designed in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The battery-powered gadget is roughly the size of a hockey puck and...
John Quintet
3 hours ago
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Freedom Mobile and Fizz Fuel Big Subscriber Growth for Quebecor

Quebecor posted its second quarter results with mobile subscriber growth and rising revenue per customer, something that is getting harder to pull off in Canadian wireless right now. The Montréal based company brought in $1.44 billion in revenue, up 4.3 per cent year over year. Free cash flow rose 11.7 per cent to $418.7 million...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
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Bell Blames CRTC Customer Fee Ban for Lower Mobile Revenue

Bell parent BCE reported its second quarter results on Thursday, and the numbers show a familiar pattern for Canadian wireless: fewer people switching carriers, but each customer bringing in less money. The company added 41,594 postpaid mobile phone customers in the quarter, down 6.6 per cent from the 44,547 it added a year earlier. The...
John Quintet
4 hours ago
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GTA 6 Extended Look Coming Exclusively to Netflix This Month

Rockstar Games and Netflix have partnered to give gamers an exclusive early look at Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its launch later this year, in a collab we didn't see coming. Netflix subscribers will be able to stream an extended preview on Thursday, August 27 at 123 p.m. ET. The showcase will offer a...
John Quintet
11 hours ago
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Rogers Turns On 5G in Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec

Rogers has switched on 5G service in Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec, bringing faster wireless to the west end of Matane. The area in Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region is home to both the Port of Matane and the Matane Industrial Park, major economic contributors to the city, the region and the province, so there's a steady mix of maritime...
Austin Blake
15 hours ago

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Amazon Canada Back-to-School Store Now Live: Best Audio & Tech Deals

Amazon Canada has opened its official Back-to-School online store today, as the beginning of August marks the countdown of the dreaded back to school season for post secondary students and more. The back to school storefront includes everyday items such as backpacks, lunchboxes, and water bottles, alongside tech devices, dorm furniture, and organizational tools. Categories...
IIC Deals
2 days ago

Apple’s AirPods Max Just Hit Clearance Pricing at Costco, Save $300

After releasing a super minor refresh for its AirPods Max headphones back in the fall of 2024 to get USB-C, Apple’s first-gen premium over-the-air headphones have hit clearance pricing at Costco warehouses. Nearly two years after getting a USB-C and new colours (Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange), Apple’s AirPods Max with H1 have hit...
IIC Deals
2 weeks ago
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Nomad’s 14th Anniversary Sale: Get 30% Off Essential Apple Gear

California-based Apple accessory maker Nomad has launched its 14th Anniversary Sale, which feature sitewide discounts across their range of chargers, cases, bands, and accessories. Here are just some of the highlighted deals currently available: iPhone 17 Magnetic Leather Back: 30% off Sport Band: 25% off Stratos Band: 20% off Stand One (2-in-1 Charging Hub): 20%...
IIC Deals
3 weeks ago

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Smartphone shows Freedom Mobile logo on an orange screen, resting on a stone ledge beside a backpack and books on a sunny campus path.

Freedom Mobile and Fizz Fuel Big Subscriber Growth for Quebecor

Quebecor posted its second quarter results with mobile subscriber growth and rising revenue per customer, something that is getting harder to pull off in Canadian wireless right now. The Montréal based company brought in $1.44 billion in revenue, up 4.3 per cent year over year. Free cash flow rose 11.7 per cent to $418.7 million...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
Smartphone on a wireless charger shows a Bell logo, with plants and tech gadgets on a wooden desk in the background.

Bell Blames CRTC Customer Fee Ban for Lower Mobile Revenue

Bell parent BCE reported its second quarter results on Thursday, and the numbers show a familiar pattern for Canadian wireless: fewer people switching carriers, but each customer bringing in less money. The company added 41,594 postpaid mobile phone customers in the quarter, down 6.6 per cent from the 44,547 it added a year earlier. The...
John Quintet
4 hours ago
Smartphone on a desk shows a red Rogers logo on screen, with a keyboard, headphones, and illuminated PC in the background.

Rogers Turns On 5G in Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec

Rogers has switched on 5G service in Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec, bringing faster wireless to the west end of Matane. The area in Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region is home to both the Port of Matane and the Matane Industrial Park, major economic contributors to the city, the region and the province, so there's a steady mix of maritime...
Austin Blake
15 hours ago
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Opensignal Names Canada’s Top Mobile Network in Telus, Rogers, Bell Clash

Opensignal has released its latest Mobile Network Experience Report for Canada, with Telus earning the title of Best Network alongside strong performances from competitors Rogers and Bell. The detailed national analysis reveals a tight contest among Canada's Big 3 telecom providers, with each carrier claiming major victories across different connectivity metrics. Telus secured the main...
John Quintet
1 day ago

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How to Watch Canada vs Switzerland Live: Free Streams & TV

Canada's historic FIFA World Cup run hits a massive checkpoint Wednesday afternoon when the men’s national team takes on Switzerland in the Group B finale at BC Place in Vancouver. After a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar fueled by a brilliant Jonathan David hat trick, the entire nation is buzzing. This decisive game determines who tops...
John Quintet
1 month ago
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How to Watch Canada vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada

Canada's group stage run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues Thursday after noon when the national team faces Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET, and there are plenty of ways to watch live across the country. English broadcasts (TSN) Bell Media's TSN has the exclusive...
Austin Blake
2 months ago
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Canada vs Bosnia Is Friday. Here’s How to Watch the World Cup Opener

Canada kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the host nation. This is just Canada's third World Cup appearance ever, following 1986 and 2022, and the first time the team has made it to back-to-back tournaments. Granted, they...
Austin Blake
2 months ago
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How to Watch the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Live in Canada

The Formula 1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix is finally here. As the racing world descends on the legendary Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montréal, the anticipation is building for one of the most exciting weekends on the calendar. Whether you are following the championship leaders or cheering on local favourite Lance Stroll, here is the best way...
Austin Blake
3 months ago

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MacBook Air Shortage Hits Canada: Long Delivery Delays for Apple Buyers

Apple is struggling with severe stock shortages for its most popular Mac, the MacBook Air, as an industrywide memory crunch continues to squeeze the tech giant's supply chain. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the supply bottlenecks that previously restricted lower-volume devices like the Mac mini and Mac Studio have now spread to the MacBook Air....
Austin Blake
3 days ago
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Gemini for Mac Adds Voice Control That Works in Any App

Google has added voice input to the Gemini app for macOS, letting you talk to it from inside whatever window you happen to be working in rather than switching over to a separate app. The way it works is you long-press the Fn key and start talking. By default that gives you dictation, but a...
Austin Blake
1 week ago
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Apple Hikes AppleCare+ Prices for Mac and iPad in Canada: What You’ll Pay

Apple has quietly updated its AppleCare+ protection plans, introducing price increases that specifically target Canadian Mac and iPad buyers. The price changes first surfaced in the U.S. as first reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week. A closer look and Canadian customers are also facing these prices increases as well. After AppleCare+ went up in...
Austin Blake
3 weeks ago

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Beat The Price Hike: Apple Prime Day Deals End Tomorrow

Amazon's Prime Day deals are entering their final hours ahead of Thursday's end, so here's your last chance at picking up some deals. There are some Apple devices on sale right now, which is the time to jump on after the company jacked up prices today across Mac, iPad and more due to memory shortages....
IIC Deals
1 month ago
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These Popular Apple Watches Won’t Get the watchOS 27 Update [u]

Apple has officially given a sneak peek at its upcoming watchOS 27, bringing a wave of artificial intelligence features and interface updates to the wrist. The software update, scheduled to launch this coming fall, shifts its focus toward a much more personal and conversational user experience. At the centre of the update is Siri AI,...
Austin Blake
2 months ago