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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
10 hours ago
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Fizz Wi-Fi Calling Is Rolling Out and Here Is How to Enable It

Fizz mobile subscribers now have access to Wi-Fi Calling, allowing users to place calls and send text messages over a local Wi-Fi connection when cellular reception is weak or non-existent. The carrier recently updated its website with an official Wi-Fi Calling support guide detailing the full rollout and exact setup steps. To use the feature,...
John Quintet
2 days ago
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OpenAI Slows Development of Its Next Model Over Hacking Concerns

OpenAI says it has paused parts of the development of Astra, one of its upcoming models, after internal testing suggested it may be good enough at hacking to hit the top risk tier in the company's own safety rules. In a blog post Friday, OpenAI said recent evaluations showed big jumps in agentic coding and...
Austin Blake
2 days ago
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Bell Says 60-Day Phone Locks Nearly Eliminated In-Store Robberies

Bell is pushing back against regulatory scrutiny over its device locking practices, claiming that temporarily locking new cellphones has virtually wiped out violent retail crime at its store locations. The telecom revealed new figures showing how severe the security situation had become before it implemented a security lock on newly activated phones. "In early 2025,...
John Quintet
2 days ago
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Some Koodo Mobile Customers Hit With $5 Monthly Bill Increases

Another day and we're hearing about more wireless price increases, this time targeting some Koodo customers. Some Koodo customers have voiced frustration after noticing a $5 increase on their recent bills. Many subscribers reported seeing no obvious warning prior to the price adjustment, only discovering the change when checking their regular monthly statements, in fine...
John Quintet
2 days 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
5 days ago

Apple’s AirPods Max Just Hit Clearance Pricing at Costco, Save $300

After releasing a super minor refresh for its AirPods Max headphones back in the fall of 2024 to get USB-C, Apple’s first-gen premium over-the-air headphones have hit clearance pricing at Costco warehouses. Nearly two years after getting a USB-C and new colours (Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange), Apple’s AirPods Max with H1 have hit...
IIC Deals
3 weeks ago
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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
4 weeks ago

Telecom

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Hand holding a smartphone displaying the green Fizz logo in a shopping mall atrium, with glass railings and stores in the background.

Fizz Wi-Fi Calling Is Rolling Out and Here Is How to Enable It

Fizz mobile subscribers now have access to Wi-Fi Calling, allowing users to place calls and send text messages over a local Wi-Fi connection when cellular reception is weak or non-existent. The carrier recently updated its website with an official Wi-Fi Calling support guide detailing the full rollout and exact setup steps. To use the feature,...
John Quintet
2 days ago
Smartphone on a wireless charger shows a Bell logo, with plants and tech gadgets on a wooden desk in the background.

Bell Says 60-Day Phone Locks Nearly Eliminated In-Store Robberies

Bell is pushing back against regulatory scrutiny over its device locking practices, claiming that temporarily locking new cellphones has virtually wiped out violent retail crime at its store locations. The telecom revealed new figures showing how severe the security situation had become before it implemented a security lock on newly activated phones. "In early 2025,...
John Quintet
2 days ago
Hand holding a smartphone displaying the Kodo app logo on a purple gradient screen in a shopping mall.

Some Koodo Mobile Customers Hit With $5 Monthly Bill Increases

Another day and we're hearing about more wireless price increases, this time targeting some Koodo customers. Some Koodo customers have voiced frustration after noticing a $5 increase on their recent bills. Many subscribers reported seeing no obvious warning prior to the price adjustment, only discovering the change when checking their regular monthly statements, in fine...
John Quintet
2 days ago
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Freedom Mobile and Fizz Fuel Big Subscriber Growth for Quebecor

Quebecor posted its second quarter results with mobile subscriber growth and rising revenue per customer, something that is getting harder to pull off in Canadian wireless right now. The Montréal based company brought in $1.44 billion in revenue, up 4.3 per cent year over year. Free cash flow rose 11.7 per cent to $418.7 million...
Austin Blake
3 days ago

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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
2 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
2 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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MacBook Air Shortage Hits Canada: Long Delivery Delays for Apple Buyers

Apple is struggling with severe stock shortages for its most popular Mac, the MacBook Air, as an industrywide memory crunch continues to squeeze the tech giant's supply chain. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the supply bottlenecks that previously restricted lower-volume devices like the Mac mini and Mac Studio have now spread to the MacBook Air....
Austin Blake
6 days ago
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Gemini for Mac Adds Voice Control That Works in Any App

Google has added voice input to the Gemini app for macOS, letting you talk to it from inside whatever window you happen to be working in rather than switching over to a separate app. The way it works is you long-press the Fn key and start talking. By default that gives you dictation, but a...
Austin Blake
2 weeks ago
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Apple Hikes AppleCare+ Prices for Mac and iPad in Canada: What You’ll Pay

Apple has quietly updated its AppleCare+ protection plans, introducing price increases that specifically target Canadian Mac and iPad buyers. The price changes first surfaced in the U.S. as first reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week. A closer look and Canadian customers are also facing these prices increases as well. After AppleCare+ went up in...
Austin Blake
3 weeks ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Watch with a rust-orange band and black case, displaying a digital watch face with compass-style dial and 10:09 time.

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
10 hours 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
2 months ago