Bell Leaves 95-Year Old Senior Without Phone Service for a Week

An elderly couple in Etobicoke, Ontario were reportedly left without any phone service for several days during Bell's transition from a copper network to a fibre optic one. Mykola Latyshko, a 95-year-old retired public school teacher, and his wife don’t own cellphones and rely entirely on their five landline phones spread across their Etobicoke home....

Here is iFixit’s 15-inch MacBook Air Teardown [VIDEO]

In a teardown shared today by iFixit, the new 15-inch MacBook Air was put under the microscope to assess its repairability and overall design. We get a good look at the guts within this new MacBook Air that was announced at WWDC. The video begins with an x-ray of the larger MacBook Air, revealing a...

Bell Seeks CRTC Help in Rogers TTC Subway Dispute

Bell has filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) seeking urgent orders in its escalating dispute with Rogers over access to the latter's wireless network on Toronto's subway system. The Montreal-based company is requesting the regulator to prohibit Rogers from adding its own customers onto the network until access is provided...

Disney+ Pauses Original Programming Commission in Canada: Report

Disney+ has reportedly halted all original commissions in Canada until at least the end of 2023, with the possibility of extending into 2024, reports Variety, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Disney+ officially debuted in Canada in November 2019. Like its counterparts in the region, it has taken some time for the service to...

Reddit CEO Suggests User Votes to Remove Moderators

In an attempt to quell a user-led protest that has rendered large parts of Reddit inaccessible, CEO Steve Huffman has announced plans to institute rule changes that would allow users to vote out moderators overseeing the protest. Huffman compared the current moderators to a "landed gentry" and expressed his desire for a more democratic system...
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Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from June 14

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, June 14, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Save $400 on an iPhone...

Amazon Father’s Day Deals: Up to 47% off Kindle, Fire TV and More

Amazon Canada has launched new deals ahead of Father’s Day, offering some big savings on its devices such as Kindle, Fire TV, Echo, Ring security and more. Kindle e-readers such as the newest Scribe that lets you write on the display, has reached its all-time low at $449. Also on sale are various Fire TV...

Apple Savings Event Offers Up to $200 Off Various Products

There’s a new Apple savings event that just launched at Staples, offering up to $200 in savings on various products. Check out what’s on sale below: Save $200 on M1 MacBook Air Save up to $80 on iPad mini and iPad Save $30 on Apple Watch SE Save up to $40 on AirPods Save $100...

Apple’s Beats Fit Pro Earbuds Hit All-Time Low on Amazon

Apple’s latest Beats Fit Pro earbuds have just their lowest price ever on Amazon Canada, down to $209, saving you $40 or 16% off. This sale is for the latest colours that debuted back in March of this year. Amazon.ca has Beats Fit Pro in Tidal Blue, Coral Pink and Volt Yellow at $209.98. Other...

AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 3 on Sale Ahead of Father’s Day

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earphones and AirPods Max headphones are on sale right now, if you’re looking for a present for Father’s Day. Amazon Canada has discounted these popular Apple audio products to the following prices: AirPods Pro 2 - $279 (save $50) AirPods Max - $689 (save $90) AirPods 3 (MagSafe case) - $209...

Bell Leaves 95-Year Old Senior Without Phone Service for a Week

An elderly couple in Etobicoke, Ontario were reportedly left without any phone service for several days during Bell's transition from a copper network to a fibre optic one. Mykola Latyshko, a 95-year-old retired public school teacher, and his wife don’t own cellphones and rely entirely on their five landline phones spread across their Etobicoke home....

Bell Seeks CRTC Help in Rogers TTC Subway Dispute

Bell has filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) seeking urgent orders in its escalating dispute with Rogers over access to the latter's wireless network on Toronto's subway system. The Montreal-based company is requesting the regulator to prohibit Rogers from adding its own customers onto the network until access is provided...

Homeowners Upset with Telus Over Alleged Property Damage

Calgarians are expressing their frustration with Telus, accusing the telecom of damaging their properties during the installation of fibre optic internet cables. The company has been digging into lawns and sidewalks over the past few years, a move that has left some residents feeling upset and turning to the media for help. While Telus is...

Rogers and Fido Giving Free Data Bonuses–Check Your Account

If you’re a Fido customer, you may want to log into your online account and check for an “exclusive offer” right now that includes free bonus data. According to some Fido customers on RFD, their accounts are showing a special offer in the form of 10GB and 20GB data bonuses. “We think you deserve more...

Bell and Cogeco Nab Over $71 Million to Expand Rural Internet

The federal government and Ontario have pledged their commitment to improve high-speed Internet connectivity in rural communities across Ontario, in an announcement made on Thursday. The two governments have announced a combined federal and provincial funding of over $71 million awarded to Bell Canada and Cogeco. This huge investment aims to provide high-speed Internet access...

Fido’s $39/20GB Promo Actually Includes 10GB Bonus, Suddenly?

Back in May, Fido launched a $39/20GB promo plan to match Videotron’s Freedom Mobile. This plan at the time was actually Fido’s $67 per month plan with 20GB of data. "For a limited time only, get $28/mo off the $67/mo plan. That’s a total of 20GB for only $39/mo after Automatic Payments Discount! At 4G...

How to Download iOS 17 Beta on iPhone for Free

Earlier today the Internet was abuzz that Apple made its iOS 17 beta available for free temporarily to the masses, and that actually was intentional. As noted by iSoftware Updates, Apple’s developer website now says you can install beta software for free, just by signing into the site with your Apple ID. Under “OS beta...

How to Watch the NBA Finals in Canada Live Stream

The 2023 NBA Finals are underway between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, with the latter holding a 1-0 lead. Game 2 takes place tonight again in Denver at Ball Arena. How to watch the NBA Finals in Canada? You can do so by hitting up Rogers-owned Sportsnet for games 2 and 3 with your...

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...

Here is iFixit’s 15-inch MacBook Air Teardown [VIDEO]

In a teardown shared today by iFixit, the new 15-inch MacBook Air was put under the microscope to assess its repairability and overall design. We get a good look at the guts within this new MacBook Air that was announced at WWDC. The video begins with an x-ray of the larger MacBook Air, revealing a...

2023 Mac Pro ‘Disk Not Ejected Properly’ Fix Coming, Says Apple

Owners of Apple’s new 2023 Mac Pro powered by new M2 Apple Silicon may encounter an unexpected disconnection from their internal SATA drives after their Macs wake from sleep mode, Apple has confirmed (via MacRumors) in a support document, dated June 14, 2023. This can happen whether the device enters sleep mode automatically or is...

Apple’s New Mac Pro Has ‘Product of Thailand’ on Label  

Despite the new "Product of Thailand" label, Apple's latest 2023 M2 Mac Pro continues to be assembled at the same Austin, Texas facility it has utilized since 2013, according to recent filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reports MacRumors. While this new tag has created some speculation, the assembly of the Mac Pro for...

Here are the First M2 Mac Studio Reviews [Roundup]

After the first 15-inch MacBook Air reviews were published this morning by select media chosen by Apple, we now have 2023 Mac Studio reviews published on the web. The Mac Studio, alongside the Mac Pro, gained M2 Max and M2 Ultra updates. The Mac Studio design looks the exact same as last year, but there...

Here are the First 15-inch MacBook Air Reviews [Roundup]

At WWDC last week, Apple announced an all-new 15-inch MacBook Air, alongside M2 updates to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, to go with its Vision Pro headset. The first press reviews of the 15-inch MacBook Air were published today, sharing some first impressions of the new laptop powered by Apple’s M2 chip. Check out...

watchOS 10 System Requirements: Can your Apple Watch Update?

Apple today unveiled watchOS 10, introducing a refreshed design, convenient widgets with Smart Stack (WIDGETS ARE BACK!), new watch faces, and enhanced features for cyclists and hikers. It also includes new tools in the Mindfulness app to bolster mental health support. The developer beta is available now, with a free software update expected this fall....

Here are New Features in watchOS 10 for Apple Watch

Apple has just detailed new features in watchOS 10 coming for Apple Watch at WWDC. The company blasted through new features. Here’s what’s coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 10: New ways to navigate Palette watch face Snoopy watch face New features for Fitness+ Topographic maps Cycling power zones Name drop Smart Stack Group FaceTime...

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...

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...

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...