Telus AI Data Centres Could Stall If One Vancouver Councillor Gets Her Way
Telus's plans for two AI data centres in Vancouver could hit a wall, with a city councillor pushing to pause them until the city sorts out some actual rules. OneCity Vancouver Councillor Lucy Maloney is bringing a motion to council on July 15 called "Addressing the Risks of Digital Infrastructure," according to CTV News. If...
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Hardware Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI in Northern California, accusing the company of running a scheme to steal its intellectual property and use it to build its own consumer hardware. In the complaint, Apple claims the theft went right up the chain. "This much is clear, however: at every level, from members of...
The EU Says Instagram Is Built to Addict You. Now Meta Has to Change It.
The European Commission says Meta is breaking the rules with the way Instagram and Facebook are built to keep people hooked. On July 9, the Commission put out preliminary findings saying Meta ran afoul of the Digital Services Act with the "addictive design" of both apps. The investigation zeroes in on stuff you use every...
Freedom Mobile Rolls Out Calgary Stampede Deals and VR Experience
Freedom Mobile is marking this year’s Calgary Stampede with both massive plan discounts and a unique virtual reality experience for attendees. The carrier is offering exclusive "Stampede Offers" that are available to customers for 20 months. These limited-time plans significantly boost data buckets compared to their standard website pricing: $30/25GB + 1GB Roam Beyond $35/175GB...
Feds Spend $800K for Bell to Expand Wireless on Quebec Roadway
The federal government and Bell have wrapped up a joint project to get reliable cell coverage onto a remote stretch of road in Quebec. The work covered a 28-kilometre section of road in Obedjiwan, home to the Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation in the Mauricie region. The project got $806,285 in federal funding through the...
Telus Plans to Lock New Phones for 60 Days. The CRTC Already Told Bell No.
Telus is asking the CRTC to let carriers lock new phones to their network for up to 60 days after purchase, and the company says it plans to start doing it on July 30 whether or not the regulator signs off first. The carrier filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC on May 22,...
Public Mobile Updates 5G and 4G Plans and They Are Worse Than Before
Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile has revamped its plans ahead of the back to school season. The company added expiry labels to its 5G plans yesterday, indicating changes would be coming today. Here are the new 5G plans as of today: $35/50GB (was 40GB) 5G Canada $40/70GB (was 100GB) 5G Canada-US-Mexico 5G + 1000 int’l...
ASUS Launches Free Beta for Zenni Claw, its New AI Assistant
Zenni Claw is available now as a free download for supported Asus devices running Windows 11.
Apple Plans First Two-Hour Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con
Cast members from Widow's Bay, Matchbox The Movie, Mayday, Dark Matter, and Silo will be in attendance.
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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Hardware Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI in Northern California, accusing the company of running a scheme to steal its intellectual property and use it to build its own consumer hardware. In the complaint, Apple claims the theft went right up the chain. "This much is clear, however: at every level, from members of...
LG UltraGear evo GX9 Review: A New Benchmark for Ultrawide OLED Gaming
The UltraGear evo GX9 is the world's first 39-inch 5K2K curved OLED gaming monitor and it's a stunning display.
The Science of Speed: How 3800 MHz Spectrum is Redefining the Canadian 5G Experience
Sponsored Content: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. Story at a Glance: What is 5G+ Advanced? It is Bell's fastest network yet, utilizing a new 5G Standalone (SA) core and 3800 MHz spectrum to deliver a more responsive mobile experience. Bell 5G+ Advanced reaches peak theoretical download speeds of up to 4.3...
Amazon Prime Day Canada Live: Best Deals On Apple, Dyson, And Pixel 10
Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is now live in Canada, offering savings on a variety of products and brands. Amazon's own devices have been slashed again, which includes Eero, Ring, Blink, Fire TV and more. Apple products are also on sale too, including AirPods, Apple Watch and more. Here are the Prime Day deals available...
