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Chatr Just Cut Up to 50GB From Its Top Prepaid Plans and Raised Prices

Rogers-owned Chatr has just made some major changes to its top-end prepaid plans, reducing data by quite a bit. The changes come after we recapped prepaid plans in Canada yesterday for July. Here are changes made today by Chatr on its website we spotted: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/5GB $30/15GB (was $29/35GB) $35/30GB (was $34/80GB) $100/year: 400...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
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Disney Partners With Tile to Release Limited-Edition Trackers in Canada

Life360 and Disney have teamed up to launch a new collection of limited-edition Tile Bluetooth trackers. The new lineup features Disney's classic characters, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, timed for Canadians preparing for summer travel and the upcoming back-to-school shopping season. The new trackers are designed to help users keep tabs on everyday essentials like...
John Quintet
3 hours ago
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Bell Builds First Satellite Ground Station for Coverage Beyond Cell Towers

Bell has finished constructing its first direct-to-device satellite ground station in Québec. This new facility is a big step to providing mobile coverage to Canadians in areas well beyond the reach of traditional cell towers. The ground station is designed to connect with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation. Once the system is fully operational, it will...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
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Spotify Expands Free Parental-Control Accounts for Kids Under 13

Parents using Spotify's free service will soon have access to a handy tool that was previously locked behind a paid subscription. Starting today, July 15th, the streaming giant is rolling out its Managed Accounts feature to all users, allowing parents on any tier to create a music-only profile for their children under the age of...
John Quintet
6 hours ago

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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...
John Quintet
5 days ago
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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...
IIC Deals
3 weeks ago

Deals

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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
1 day ago
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Apple Launches Refurbished iPhone 16e Models in Canada

Apple has officially added the iPhone 16e to its certified refurbished online store in Canada, offering buyers a chance to pick up the entry-level device from 2025 at a discounted price. The entry-level 128GB model is currently listed on the Apple. ca refurbished storefront for $629 CAD. This is a $270 savings compared to its...
IIC Deals
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
3 weeks ago

Telecom

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Smartphone on a wooden bench shows the chatr MOBILE logo, with a Rogers store blurred in the mall background.

Chatr Just Cut Up to 50GB From Its Top Prepaid Plans and Raised Prices

Rogers-owned Chatr has just made some major changes to its top-end prepaid plans, reducing data by quite a bit. The changes come after we recapped prepaid plans in Canada yesterday for July. Here are changes made today by Chatr on its website we spotted: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/5GB $30/15GB (was $29/35GB) $35/30GB (was $34/80GB) $100/year: 400...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
Two large white spherical radar domes on metal platforms in a fenced outdoor facility with gravel ground.

Bell Builds First Satellite Ground Station for Coverage Beyond Cell Towers

Bell has finished constructing its first direct-to-device satellite ground station in Québec. This new facility is a big step to providing mobile coverage to Canadians in areas well beyond the reach of traditional cell towers. The ground station is designed to connect with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation. Once the system is fully operational, it will...
Austin Blake
3 hours ago
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Bell Sweeps Speedtest Awards, Crowned Best Mobile Network in Canada

Bell has swept up 10 Speedtest Awards in the latest round of independent testing from Ookla, with the results covering both internet and wireless performance, released today. On the internet side, Bell took Best Internet, Fastest Internet, Top-Rated Internet, and Best ISP Gaming Experience. On wireless, it grabbed Fastest 5G Network, Best 5G Network, Fastest...
Austin Blake
1 day ago

Tutorials

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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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
3 months ago

Mac

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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
3 weeks ago
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Apple Leaks Hint at macOS Big Bear Launching at Next Week’s WWDC

It appears Apple may have leaked its next naming scheme for macOS ahead of its annual developer conference, set for next week. According to developer and code sleuth Aaron, the WWDC26 hashmoji has mention of “Project_Big_Bear_2026” in its filename. If you open the hashmoji image in a new tab the URL is: https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Project_Big_Bear_2026_Hashmoji_only/Project_Big_Bear_2026_Hashmoji_only.png We know...
Austin Blake
1 month ago
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Google Is Bringing Huge Gemini Spark and Voice Upgrades to Your Mac

Google is bringing major updates to its Gemini app for macOS, integrating its new Gemini Spark agent and advanced voice features directly into the desktop experience. The tech giant announced that Gemini Spark will arrive on the macOS desktop application this summer. The integration will allow the AI agent to help users with tasks involving...
John Quintet
2 months ago

Apple Watch

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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
3 weeks 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
1 month ago