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iPhone 18 Event Date Teased as Apple Opens Secret Staff Lottery

Apple is giving its U.S. retail store workers a chance to work behind the scenes at its upcoming September iPhone event. The company has opened an internal lottery for retail employees interested in helping run the in-person event, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Tuesday. Selected Apple Store workers will...
Austin Blake
2 hours ago
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OpenAI Shoots Back at Apple Lawsuit by Publishing iMessage Receipts

OpenAI just replied to Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, posting receipts in the form of recreated iMessage screenshots and email chains it says undercut Apple's version of events. The post published Sunday night, titled, "Apple is getting this wrong", comes out swinging. "Apple is one of the greatest companies of all time, and built a reputation...
John Quintet
4 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...
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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
4 hours 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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Fizz Wi-Fi Calling and RCS Support Spotted in iOS 27 Beta Code

Fizz appears to be preparing support for Wi-Fi Calling and RCS messaging, according to details shared by an iPhone in Canada reader. After updating to Apple's iOS 27 Public Beta 4, a reader noticed a new Wi-Fi Calling toggle appeared under their iPhone cellular settings (within Fizz carrier update 71.5.14). While attempting to turn the...
John Quintet
23 hours ago
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Massive Telus Outage Cuts Service Across Northern B.C. After Cable Theft

A massive telecom outage has cut off internet, mobile, and landline services for thousands of residents across northwestern B.C. after thieves damaged critical infrastructure. That also meant being cut off from 9-1-1 access for both landline and wireless. According to Telus, vandals intentionally cut network lines along Highway 16 near Mount Hayes on Sunday afternoon....
Austin Blake
1 day ago
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Telus Slashes Dividend 55% as Q2 Losses Hit Massive $1.8 Billion

Telus just posted a $1.8 billion net loss for its second quarter, and its wireless growth is slowing too. The loss comes almost entirely from a $2.1 billion non-cash writedown on Telus Digital, the company's customer service and AI arm. Strip that and other one-time items out, and adjusted net income was $254 million, down...
John Quintet
4 days ago

What’s New on Crave: August 2026

Bell Media has released its complete programming lineup for Crave in August 2026. As for highlights? Football fans can go behind the scenes with HBO’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks premiering August 4, while DC Studios launches its highly anticipated superhero mystery series Lanterns on August 16. The schedule also features home-grown...
John Quintet
6 days 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
2 months ago
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How to Stream NHL Playoffs in Canada 2026: Where to Watch Every Game

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are now in full swing, having officially started on Saturday, April 18. While fans enjoyed games on CBC Gem during the regular season, the streaming landscape has tightened for the post-season. If you want to stream the games on your phone, tablet, or smart TV, Rogers Sportsnet+ is now the...
John Quintet
4 months ago

Mac

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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
1 day 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
6 days 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
2 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