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Sonos Father’s Day Sale: Up to $220 in Savings

Sonos is read to honour all fathers and graduates this year by offering significant discounts on a variety of its products. You can save up to $100 on select portable speakers and up to $220 on select home theatre equipment from June 2nd to June 18th, both on sonos.com and with select retail partners. Sonos...
IIC Deals
5 hours ago

How Instagram Decides What You See, Explains CEO

Adam Mosseri, CEO of Meta-owned Instagram, addressed public misconceptions about how the app functions and revealed the platform's new and improved features. The update aimed to offer a detailed explanation of the Instagram ranking system and showcase new features devised in response to creator feedback. Instagram operates using several algorithms, classifiers, and processes, each with...
John Quintet
16 hours ago

Apple Plans to Relocate Some Apple Stores in Canada

Apple Inc. has disclosed ambitious plans for a massive retail expansion that includes both renovating existing stores and opening new ones across the globe, reports sources speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the next four years, the tech giant aims to add approximately 50 new, relocated, or remodelled stores, with an eye on bolstering its...
John Quintet
16 hours ago

Apple’s AirPods 3 on Sale Ahead of Father’s Day

Apple’s AirPods 3 earbuds just went on sale on Amazon.ca, ahead of Father’s Day coming up later in June. AirPods 3 with MagSafe Charging Case are $22 off at $217.99, saving you 9% off the regular price of $239. We may see further discounts as we get closer to Father’s Day but with Prime shipping...
IIC Deals
20 hours ago

Featured

How to Watch Apple’s WWDC23 Keynote Live [VIDEO]

We are less than a week away from Apple’s WWDC23 keynote, and the company is expected to unwrap its highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset for the first time, alongside new Mac hardware and previews of its latest software. How to watch Apple’s WWDC keynote? It seems to be getting easier and easier every year, compared to a...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

Sonos Era 100 Stereo Pair Review

Back in late March, we shared our review of the new Sonos Era 100, the company’s successor to its hugely popular Sonos One. While the Sonos One is no slouch and works great as a smart speaker, the Era 100 just kicks things up another notch, and is worthy of an upgrade as it offers...
Gary Ng
3 days ago

Public Mobile Launches Unlimited 5G Plans

Telus-owned Public Mobile has announced the launch of Canada's first 5G subscription phone service. The news comes after earlier this week, we reported Public Mobile apps had leaked some details about unlimited 5G data plans. Some customers might have guessed changes were coming, as a maintenance window was announced for May 23 from 10:00 PM...
Gary Ng
1 week ago

Deals

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Sonos Father’s Day Sale: Up to $220 in Savings

Sonos is read to honour all fathers and graduates this year by offering significant discounts on a variety of its products. You can save up to $100 on select portable speakers and up to $220 on select home theatre equipment from June 2nd to June 18th, both on sonos.com and with select retail partners. Sonos...
IIC Deals
5 hours ago

Apple’s AirPods 3 on Sale Ahead of Father’s Day

Apple’s AirPods 3 earbuds just went on sale on Amazon.ca, ahead of Father’s Day coming up later in June. AirPods 3 with MagSafe Charging Case are $22 off at $217.99, saving you 9% off the regular price of $239. We may see further discounts as we get closer to Father’s Day but with Prime shipping...
IIC Deals
20 hours ago
planhub

Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from May 31

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, May 31, 2023 Bell Noticeable price changes: TCL and Sonim Cell Phone...
IIC Deals
2 days ago

Google Pixel 6a Price Drops to $379; Pixel 7 is $100 Off

Back when Google announced its Pixel 7a earlier this month, the price of its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, saw a price drop to $479. But now the Pixel 6a has received yet another price drop at $100 off, down to $379, which is a great deal for an unlocked Pixel smartphone from Google. Your kids,...
IIC Deals
3 days ago

Apple Refurbished M2 Mac mini Now Available in Canada

Apple Canada has started selling refurbished M2 Mac mini computers, offering some savings compared to new retail purchases. This is the first time Apple is offering these refurbished models in Canada, with sales starting last week. Various M2 Mac mini refurbished models are available, including an entry version with an 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU,...
John Quintet
4 days ago

Telecom

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Rogers, Agnico Eagle Expand 5G Wireless Service in Cochrane Area

In a significant development for rural connectivity, Rogers and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited have joined forces to establish a reliable 5G wireless network along a 180 km stretch of Highway 652 in the Cochrane area. This collaborative effort aims to enhance wireless connectivity for residents, business travellers, and employees of Agnico Eagle, while prioritizing the...
John Quintet
20 hours ago

Koodo Brings Back $50/40GB and 75GB Plans for Existing Customers

Telus-owned Koodo just can’t make up its mind, it seems. Last week, the company debuted some promo plans for existing customers, took them away and then briefly offered them on its website for all, then removed those as well. Now, the company has again offered these promo plans for some existing customers, bringing back the...
Gary Ng
22 hours ago

Koodo Promo Offers Cheap Data Add-Ons, Up to 18GB

Telus-owned Koodo has been sending some promotions today to existing customers, offering cheap monthly data add-ons. The offers were sent via text message, according to screenshots seen by iPhone in Canada. These special data add-ons are at prices cheaper than data overages which cost a whopping $130 per 1 GB if you choose to accept...
Gary Ng
2 days ago
planhub

Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from May 31

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, May 31, 2023 Bell Noticeable price changes: TCL and Sonim Cell Phone...
IIC Deals
2 days ago

Videotron Debuts $55/50GB Canada-US Promo Plan, But There’s a Catch

Quebecor’s Videotron has launched a new Canada-US promo plan that undercuts big telcos Rogers, Telus and Bell if you bundle internet with your cellphone plan. In a change made late Tuesday on its website, Videotron’s $55/40GB Canada-US roaming plan received 10GB of extra data, becoming a $55/40GB plan. The ‘All-Inclusive Canada-US’ plan with 40GB now...
John Quintet
2 days ago

Koodo Launches $50/40GB and 75GB Promo Plans and More

First, it was Freedom Mobile setting the $50/40GB price point (but with Canada-US roaming), then Fido followed suit (but offering Canada-US only in Quebec) and then Virgin Plus yesterday. Now, Telus-owned Koodo has joined the foray, offering a $50/40GB plan like its rivals for new customers, but also adding a 75GB plan that was previously...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

Tutorials

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How to Set Up Passkeys for your Google Account on iPhone, Mac

Google today announced passkeys for Google Accounts, kicking off the start of a "password-less future" for logging into your accounts with the company. Passkeys are a joint effort between Google, Apple, Microsoft and the FIDO Alliance to bring a more secure alternative than your typical “password123” passwords. Instead, using biometric security from your devices, you...
Gary Ng
4 weeks ago

Mac

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Apple Tests High-End Mac Desktops Ahead of WWDC: Report

Apple is reportedly conducting tests on two new high-end Macs and their respective processors in preparation for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) slated for next week. That’s according to insiders speaking to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman. Internally codenamed as Mac 14,13 and Mac 14,14, the new models will be powered by the M2 Max chip,...
John Quintet
2 days ago

Apple Refurbished M2 Mac mini Now Available in Canada

Apple Canada has started selling refurbished M2 Mac mini computers, offering some savings compared to new retail purchases. This is the first time Apple is offering these refurbished models in Canada, with sales starting last week. Various M2 Mac mini refurbished models are available, including an entry version with an 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU,...
John Quintet
4 days ago

Apple M3 Mac Chip Specs and Features Revealed, Says Report

In a bid to revive its Mac business, Apple is prepping for the launch of its next series of Macs, powered by the M3 chip, even as the debut of new M2 chip-based Macs remains a few weeks away, reports Mark Gurman from Bloomberg’s Power On Newsletter. The iPhone maker is presently testing next-gen Macs...
John Quintet
3 weeks ago

Menu Bar Controller for Sonos on Mac: Guest Mode, MiniPlayer Now Here

Summary: Menu Bar Controller for Sonos 5.1 update introduces Guest Mode and MiniPlayer. Guest Mode allows users to control Sonos systems on the same WLAN without needing the owner's account. MiniPlayer displays current song and album art on Mac desktops, providing up-to-date information via push notifications. Menu Bar Controller for Sonos (MBC), which lets you...
Gary Ng
1 month ago

Apple Testing New Macs with Upgraded M2 Chip, Says Report

Summary: Apple is testing new Macs with M2 equivalent processors and larger displays Developer logs show the company is preparing a laptop with processor specifications similar to current models but with a larger, higher-resolution display The M3 chip will introduce a 3-nanometer production process up from the current 5-nanometer standard Apple is testing new Macs...
John Quintet
2 months ago

Apple Watch

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Pride Theme Design for Apple Watch Inspired by Single-Cells, Not Pills

Apple's latest iOS 16.5 Release Candidate (RC) version 2 has revealed some tidbits about upcoming watch faces and features, according to findings by developer Steve Moser today. The details include updates for the Apple Watch Pride Watch Face and rumoured (and likely coming) Beats Studio Pro headphones. Moser revealed on Monday that the new Pride...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Facebook Messenger on Apple Watch is Leaving

Meta’s Facebook Messenger app is set to leave Apple Watch at the end of the month, marking another developer ditching watchOS it seems. Earlier this week, Messenger users saw a message in their iOS app that said, “Changes to Messenger on Apple Watch”. The announcement said, “After May 31 Messenger won’t be available as an...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Apple Watch Widgets Coming with Interface Overhaul, Says Report

Apple Watch is set to gain some major changes in its next software update coming this year, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The next version, known as watchOS 10 is expected to bring widgets and “fundamental changes” to how the watch operates, said the reliable Apple insider. Apple is said to be bringing back widgets in...
Gary Ng
1 month ago

watchOS 10 for Apple Watch to Bring ‘Extensive’ Upgrade Says Gurman

At WWDC 2023, Apple is expected to bring a major upgrade when watchOS 10 is unveiled for Apple Watch. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who continues to seemingly hold a crystal ball for Apple’s future product pipelines. "I believe the new watchOS should be a fairly extensive upgrade — with notable changes to the...
Gary Ng
2 months ago