March 2026
CRTC Aims to Cut Red Tape for Indigenous High-Speed Internet Projects
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is looking to overhaul how it funds high-speed internet and cellphone service for Indigenous communities. The regulator is asking for public feedback on how to make its $825 million Broadband Fund (different from the $3.2 billion Universal Broadband Fund run by ISED) funded by telecoms more accessible for...
Here are Canadian Cell Phone Deals for the Week: March 9-16
If you're looking for the latest changes when it comes to Canadian wireless plans and deals, we have the latest for you from our partner Planhub, from March 9 to 16. Freedom Mobile's 250GB global roaming plan is back but now a more expensive than before. Meanwhile, you can get a $35/100GB plan right now...
Doug Ford Calls on Quebec and B.C. to Scrap Electric Vehicle Mandates
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Quebec and British Columbia to end all provincial electric vehicle mandates. In letters sent to Quebec Premier François Legault and B.C. Premier David Eby on March 17, Ford argued that these policies are making the Canadian auto sector less competitive while U.S. tariffs loom. “As workers and businesses...
Apple Confirms iOS 26.4 Release Date is Near With Final Developer Software
Apple’s final release of iOS 26.4 for the iPhone is just around the corner, because on Wednesday morning, the company pushed out Release Candidate builds for developers to test. This is usually the final build that will make its way to all users, unless there’s a last minute change. Here’s what’s available to download right...
Is the Metaverse Dead? Meta Pulls Horizon Worlds From Quest Headsets
Meta is officially pulling the plug on its virtual reality social platform for headset users, marking a huge reversal from Mark Zuckerberg’s original metaverse vision of the future. According to a report from Bloomberg, Quest headset owners will lose access to the virtual destination known as Horizon Worlds starting June 15. The company confirmed on...
Marshall Kilburn III Review: A Timeless Speaker with a Modern Power Bank
Marshall recently sent over their Kilburn III (in cream colour) speaker for me to check out (there's also a new brown finish) , and it marks the first time I have had one of their products on my desk to test. If you are a fan of that classic rock 'n' roll aesthetic, this speaker...
Why You Should Update Your iPhone Now to Avoid the New ‘DarkSword’ Exploit
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a sophisticated new hacking tool named DarkSword that has been used to secretly compromise iPhones in several countries. Security experts found that multiple groups, including commercial surveillance companies and state-sponsored hackers, have been using this single exploit chain to spy on users in Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia....
PlayStation Portal Now Supports 1080p High Quality Mode for Remote Play and Streaming
PlayStation is now supporting a 1080p High Quality mode for its PlayStation Portal handheld as an update rolls out to users.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Now Available to Play on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo has announced that the long-awaited Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.
iFixit: iPhone 17e Teardown Reveals a Secret Upgrade for iPhone 16e Owners
The latest teardown from iFixit has revealed that the iPhone 17e is far more than just a standard annual refresh. While the headline features include a faster A19 chip and a doubled base storage of 256 GB, the real story for many will be the return of the MagSafe magnetic ring. Last year’s iPhone 16e...
Koodo is Giving Away 25GB of Free Monthly Data, Yet Again
Telus flanker brand Koodo is again sending out a free perk to existing customers in the form of a montly data bonus. According to a text message (titled ‘Unwrap an amazing offer’) received by iPhone in Canada reader, Winston, the text says “Hey Winston, we’ve got a sweet surprise for you!" Koodo says they have...
Hands On with the New Bluetti Elite 300: One Versatile Power Station
Bluetti is still on a roll lately, seemingly pumping out new and upgraded power stations every other month (I don't know how they keep doing this). Their latest release, the Elite 300, hit the market earlier this month, and it is a beast of a unit packed into a relatively small frame. While it packs...