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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Start on June 25 in Canada, Cover Art Finally Revealed

Rockstar Games is finally ready to kick off the countdown for the most anticipated video game in history. Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders will officially go live later this month, giving Canadian gamers their first chance to secure a copy of the open-world title ahead of its release. The announcement confirms that pre-orders are scheduled...
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Wealthsimple Launching Predict App This Summer in Partnership With Kalshi

Toronto-based fintech Wealthsimple is jumping into prediction markets, teaming up with U.S. exchange Kalshi to bring the trend up to Canada. The company announced Wealthsimple Predict, a new standalone app that'll let Canadians trade event contracts on Kalshi once it launches this summer. Users will get access to roughly 4,000 contracts, though only in the...
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Federal Government Expands GCtranslate AI Across All Departments

The federal government is now turning to AI to help handle translation work across the federal public service, after testing the tech out in seven departments first. Minister of Government Transformation Joël Lightbound announced the expansion of GCtranslate on Thursday, a secure AI-powered translation tool built to help federal employees work faster in both English...

Apple Has No Choice, Tim Cook Says: Device Prices Are Going Up

Apple is getting ready to raise prices across its lineup, and the company is putting the blame squarely on memory and storage chip costs. CEO Tim Cook confirmed the plan in an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal. "Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," Cook said. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases...
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CRTC Targets Rogers Over New Customer Fees Days After Junk Fee Ban

After Telus and Bell got a tongue lashing from the CRTC, it's Rogers' turn now. The regulator sent the carrier a letter on June 16 saying its new batch of fees look like they're breaking federal rules. A staff letter just released by the telecom regulator shows Rogers started charging customers a $40 device setup...

Costco Canada Unleashes Father’s Day Phone Deals With Free Shop Cards

Costco Canada has released its Father’s Day “exclusive” deals, offering store gift cards with select smartphone purchases. Again, we’re seeing “savings” on financed “return it” two-year plans, where you essentially lease phones for two years (with a buyout option at the end), with a premium plan. Here are the Father's Day offers Costco Canada has...

Costco Canada Unleashes Father’s Day Phone Deals With Free Shop Cards

Costco Canada has released its Father’s Day “exclusive” deals, offering store gift cards with select smartphone purchases. Again, we’re seeing “savings” on financed “return it” two-year plans, where you essentially lease phones for two years (with a buyout option at the end), with a premium plan. Here are the Father's Day offers Costco Canada has...
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Amazon Canada Prime Day Sneak Peek: Massive Discounts Revealed on Top Brands

Amazon is bringing back its Prime Day shopping event next week, giving members access to savings of up to 40% sitewide. The event features exclusive discounts spanning more than 35 product categories, highlighting deals from top global brands like Dyson, Ninja, and Oura. This year's event also places a strong focus on homegrown retail through...
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The Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Tech Gifts for Canadian Dads (2026)

With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 21, if you forgot), time is ticking to find the perfect gear for the dad who appreciates quality, utility, and great tech. Whether he is a backyard enthusiast, a fitness buff, an avid road-tripper, or someone who loves to unwind in a perfectly dialled-in living room, our...

Amazon Canada’s Early Prime Day Sale: Massive Savings on Ring and Blink

With Prime Day set for later this month, Amazon has launched some early deals on its devices, bringing savings across its Fire TV, Blink, Ring, eero products and more. Kindle Accessories Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen: Sale price $71.99 ($38.00 savings, 35% off) Kindle Scribe Fabric Folio Cover: Sale price $47.99 ($32.00 savings, 40% off)...

Canadian Tesla Owners Can Get $75 Back This Summer Just for Charging at Home

Canadian EV rewards platform, Toronto-based WattsApp (not to be confused with WhatsApp) has hit 5 million charging points, and it's marking the milestone with a promotion that started on June 1 (via Tesla North). The new Summer Supercharging Credit promo is running through August. EV owners who are connected to the platform with a charger...
Smartphone on a desk shows a red Rogers logo on screen, with a keyboard, headphones, and illuminated PC in the background.

CRTC Targets Rogers Over New Customer Fees Days After Junk Fee Ban

After Telus and Bell got a tongue lashing from the CRTC, it's Rogers' turn now. The regulator sent the carrier a letter on June 16 saying its new batch of fees look like they're breaking federal rules. A staff letter just released by the telecom regulator shows Rogers started charging customers a $40 device setup...

Telus Stream+ Now Has YouTube Premium, But Families Are Locked Out

Telus just added YouTube Premium to its Stream+ bundle, but there's a catch families aren't going to like. Some Stream+ subscribers spotted promo offers pitching YouTube Premium for $7.19 a month. Turns out that price is actually for YouTube Premium Lite, the stripped down version with way fewer features. The real YouTube Premium only gets...
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Bell Canada Just Cut 700 Jobs. Here’s What the Company Is Saying

Bell has cut nearly 700 jobs across multiple business units in recent weeks, according to the Toronto Star, making it one of the company's largest rounds of layoffs in recent years. BCE spokesperson Luc Levasseur confirmed approximately 690 workers, roughly one percent of BCE's total workforce, were let go as part of ongoing restructuring. "Organizational...
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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...
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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...
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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...

How to Watch the 2026 Masters in Canada: Full TV and Streaming Guide

The most anticipated week on the golf calendar kicks off tomorrow as the 2026 Masters Tournament begins at Augusta National on Thursday, April 9. For Canadian fans, following the action is easier than ever with several TV and streaming options available. Cable TV Coverage: TSN and CTV Bell Media remains the primary rights holder for...

How to Watch March Madness 2026 in Canada: Streaming and TV Schedule

If you’re a U.S. college basketball fan (or addicted sports gambler), the madness has officially arrived. With Selection Sunday in the rear-view mirror, Canadian basketball fans are gearing up for three weeks of upsets, bracket-busters, and high-stakes hoops. March Madness officially kicks off tomorrow, March 17 and goes until April 6. If you are trying...
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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...
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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...

Apple Drops macOS 26.4.1 Download to Fix M5 MacBook Wi-Fi Issues

After releasing iOS and iPadOS 26.4.1 yesterday, Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 on Thursday. According to the release notes, they are the same as before, noting, "This update introduces 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac." The update is coming in at 9GB for the MacBook Air...

Apple Officially Discontinues Mac Pro as High-End Desktop Era Ends

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro and removed the workstation from its website. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has been planning this move for quite some time. It's also gone from Apple.ca so you won't be able to buy the Mac Pro anymore. The decision marks the end of a 20 year...
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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,...