B.C. Telus Outage: Botched Copper Theft Knocks Out 911 and Cell Service
Thousands of residents across northwest B.C. are currently without phone or internet service after a failed attempt to steal copper cables cut off crucial Telus fibre lines. The outage began around 3 a.m. Monday near Sheraton, B.C., roughly 20 kilometres east of Burns Lake. According to Telus, vandals targeting copper cables accidentally cut through the...
T-Mobile Customers Can Now Use Starlink in Canada Through Rogers
The boundary between cellular dead zones is disappearing across Canada and the U.S. as Rogers and T-Mobile expand their satellite-to-mobile roaming partnership. T-Mobile customers travelling in Canada can access Starlink satellite connectivity via the Rogers network. This follows a move in mid-April when Rogers enabled its own customers to roam on T-Mobile’s T-Satellite network in...
Apple Is Finally Letting You Build Your Own Wallet Passes
Apple is planning to let iPhone users create their own passes in the Wallet app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The feature is aimed at situations where a business uses a QR code for entry but does not support Apple Wallet natively. Users will be able to import an existing QR code or create a...
Roomba Creator Unveils ‘Familiar Machines & Magic’ Robotics Startup
Roomba pioneer Colin Angle has launched Familiar Machines & Magic, a new startup building "Familiars," emotionally intelligent, pet-like robots for the home.
TD Insurance Launches New AI Virtual Assistant
TD Insurance launches a new AI-powered Virtual Assistant to help Canadians manage claims, check coverage, and get instant answers 24/7 through the TD app.
Amazon Expands Supply Chain Services to All Businesses
Amazon is opening its global supply chain and logistics technology to all businesses, including those not selling on Amazon, to streamline global shipping.
Wise Launches First Multi-Currency Interest Account for Canadians
Wise launches a first-of-its-kind interest feature in Canada, allowing users to earn up to 3.14% returns on USD, CAD, EUR, and GBP with no lock-up periods.
Telus Alleges Man Who Died During 911 Outage Contributed to His Own Death
A legal dispute between Telus and a Manitoba family is drawing public attention after the telecom giant filed a defence that takes direct aim at the man whose death sparked the lawsuit. Dean Switzer was 55 years old when he suffered a heart attack at his Fisher Branch home on the night of March 23,...
Apple Launches 2026 Pride Sport Loop and New Wallpapers for $59 CAD
Apple has launched its 2026 Pride Collection, featuring a new Apple Watch Sport Loop, matching watch faces, and wallpapers for iPhone and iPad. The release is part of the company's annual initiative to support LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations globally. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is made from nylon yarns in 11 different colours. The design...
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The Best Mother’s Day Tech Gifts to Buy in Canada This 2026
Mother's Day is coming up fast. If you're still figuring out what to get, here are the tech picks we'd actually recommend this year — a mix of new releases and a few things that have quietly become the go-to gifts in their category. Apple Mother's Day Gift Ideas Apple's spring was busy. The Pro...
Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Named Successor
Apple has announced a major leadership transition as Tim Cook prepares to step down from the top job. John Ternus, currently the head of hardware engineering, will become the company’s new chief executive officer on September 1, 2026. It has been long rumoured that Ternus would replace Cook as CEO, and Apple made the announcement...
DJI Power 1000 Mini Review: Portable Power for Creators and Getaways
The Power 1000 Mini power station is an appealing solution content creators, condo dwellers, and weekend adventurers and is reasonably priced at $649 in Canada.
How is Bell Shaping Canada’s 5G Landscape?
How is Bell shaping Canada’s 5G landscape? The Quick Answer: Bell has the best 5G network in Canada. Following the launch of 5G+ Advanced, Bell now leads the market with peak theoretical download speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps. According to Ookla®'s Q3-Q4 2025 Speedtest Awards™, Bell holds the top spot for fastest 5G speeds,...
