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Apple Claims Former Employee Trained OpenAI Bot on Apple Secrets

In a fresh court filing submitted to a California federal court, Apple has brought forward what it calls "shocking evidence" showing that former employees stole trade secrets and actively worked to cover up their tracks while building hardware for OpenAI (via MacRumors). The drama centers on Chang Liu, a former senior electrical engineer who spent...
Usman Qureshi
11 hours ago
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New Apple CEO John Ternus Just Posted on X for the First Time

New Apple CEO John Ternus officially took the reigns from Tim Cook today, and to kick off his new gig he also posted on X for the first time. What did Ternus write? He just said a simple "hello" about an hour ago (seemingly paying homage to the first Mac message back in 1984). Since...
Gary Ng
11 hours ago
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Sonos Launches Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra Pre-Orders in Canada

Sonos has introduced two new products alongside its Sonos 27 software update: the Beam Ultra soundbar at $949 CAD and the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones at $599 CAD. Both are up for pre-order now in Canada, with a launch set for September 29. Beam Ultra The Beam Ultra is Sonos' new mid-size soundbar, and it...
John Quintet
12 hours ago
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Sonos Speakers Can Now Be Controlled With ChatGPT

Sonos has introduced Sonos 27, the newest version of its audio operating system, and you can now run your speakers with whatever AI assistant you want, including OpenAI's ChatGPT. Sonos 27 voice is the company's own assistant, built around music and mood curation. Sonos 27mcp is the more interesting one, since it lets you hook...
Austin Blake
12 hours ago

Featured

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Apple Announces iPhone Event for September 9

Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event next month, set to take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The event will kick off at 10am PT/1pm ET and you can stream it live on Apple's website. What clues are you seeing in the official 'Surprise and shine' event image above? Apple is expected...
Gary Ng
6 days ago
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Unboxing Google’s New Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 5

Google recently unveiled its latest hardware lineup, featuring the new Pixel 11 family alongside the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and refreshed Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a. We received the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 5 for testing—here is a quick unboxing and our initial hands-on impressions. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago

Deals

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Logitech Canada Drops Amazon Business Prices Up to 43% Off

Logitech Canada is dropping prices across its business lineup for Amazon for Business Brand Week, running August 24 through September 1. The sale covers headsets, mice, keyboards, webcams, and the MeetUp video bar family, with volume order discounts hitting up to 43% off. There's a catch though: these offers are only available to commercial, government,...
IIC Deals
2 weeks ago

Apple Watch Series 11 Hits All-Time Low Ahead of September Event

Ahead of Apple’s September event, where a refresh for the Apple Watch lineup is expected, the current Series 11 GPS has dropped to what we’re seeing as an all-time low. So where is the big sale? It’s available online from Staples Canada. Check out the prices below: Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS: $399 (save...
IIC Deals
2 weeks 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
4 weeks ago

Telecom

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Quebecor Tells the CRTC It Already Killed Fees Bell, Rogers and Telus Still Charge

Quebecor Media told the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on August 31 that it fully supports the ban on activation and modification fees, calling those charges barriers to switching cellphone and Internet plans. The intervention lands on the public-comment deadline in the show-cause case against Bell, Rogers and Telus, who rolled out new device,...
Austin Blake
1 day ago

CRTC Approves Northwestel Rate Cut, Sparks Feud Over Northern Internet

The CRTC has approved a Northwestel wholesale rate cut of less than 1%, and one commissioner says the Commission didn't do its job. Northwestel serves Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and northern B.C. Smaller internet providers can't afford to build their own networks up there, so they rent access from Northwestel through a service called...
John Quintet
7 days ago

CRTC Blocks Videotron From Killing Off Cheap Internet Speeds

The CRTC has denied a request from Quebecor's Videotron that would have driven up prices for Canadians on the cheapest internet plans available from smaller providers. Videotron applied back in October 2025 to remove four low-speed wholesale tiers it sells to competing ISPs: 5Mbps down, 10Mbps down, 15Mbps down and 20Mbps down. The company argued it...
Austin Blake
1 week 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
2 months 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
3 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
3 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

Mac

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Apple Unveils New Mac Studio with M5 Max with Huge Price Hike in Canada

Apple has surprised everyone today with all-new Mac Studio desktop, powered by the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors. The flagship workstation brings major upgrades to graphics and on-device artificial intelligence capabilities while keeping the same compact footprint. This release came alongside a refresh to the Mac mini, now with M6 and M5 Pro...
John Quintet
1 week ago
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Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Pro Mac Mini With Price Hike in Canada

Apple announced a new Mac mini on Tuesday with M6 chip and one with M5 Pro (skipping M5). Pre-orders are open now, with the desktop arriving September 22. The news comes on the heels of a rumoured Mac mini refresh reported by Mark Gurman last night, and yup the reporting was right again. The Canadian...
Austin Blake
1 week ago

Surprise Mac mini Refresh Rumoured Ahead of Fall iPhone Event

Apple is getting ready to refresh the Mac mini for the first time in nearly two years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, citing unnamed people familiar with the plans. The new desktop could show up as soon as the coming days, which would put it ahead of the September iPhone event. The people who spoke...
John Quintet
1 week ago
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Apple’s Next iMac Is Coming With M6 and New Colours

Apple is lining up refreshed 24-inch iMacs with an M6 chip and new colour options before the end of the year, according to Mark Gurman in Sunday's Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Gurman says the new machines are likely updated versions of the current 24-inch model, swapping in the base M6 for today's M4 and...
John Quintet
1 week ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits All-Time Low Ahead of September Event

Ahead of Apple’s September event, where a refresh for the Apple Watch lineup is expected, the current Series 11 GPS has dropped to what we’re seeing as an all-time low. So where is the big sale? It’s available online from Staples Canada. Check out the prices below: Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS: $399 (save...
IIC Deals
2 weeks ago
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Apple Explores Screenless Bands, Ceramic Cases in Watch Shakeup

Apple is considering a huge overhaul of its Apple Watch strategy as it looks to adapt to shifting market trends and rising competition from smart rings and screenless fitness bands, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Over the past year, Apple's industrial design team has considered several new hardware concepts to transform the lineup. These early ideas...
John Quintet
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
2 months 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
3 months ago