July 2026
Bell Sweeps Speedtest Awards, Crowned Best Mobile Network in Canada
Bell has swept up 10 Speedtest Awards in the latest round of independent testing from Ookla, with the results covering both internet and wireless performance, released today. On the internet side, Bell took Best Internet, Fastest Internet, Top-Rated Internet, and Best ISP Gaming Experience. On wireless, it grabbed Fastest 5G Network, Best 5G Network, Fastest...
Google Images Turns 25 With AI Upgrades for Creating and Browsing Visuals
Google is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Google Images by rolling out major updates that change how users discover and generate visual content online. The tech giant announced a brand new home for Google Images on desktop computers. The update introduces a dynamic gallery that refreshes in real time to match individual user interests. People...
Talk to Spotify: New AI Assistant Launches, Excludes Canada for Now
Spotify is testing a new way for subscribers to interact with their music library by introducing a conversational voice and text assistant. The feature, called Talk to Spotify, is rolling out in a beta phase to select markets right now. The streaming giant announced the update on Tuesday, explaining that eligible users can now have...
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition hits Apple Arcade in August
Apple and EA Sports have announced to football fans that Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition will officially launch on Apple Arcade on August 6, 2026. The upcoming game is built specifically for Apple devices, bringing current NFL teams, realistic simulation gameplay, and a complete experience that of course has no ads or in-app purchases. Players...
OnePlus to Reportedly Leave US and European Markets
A formal announcement is reported to arrive in the "coming days," as OnePlus prepares a US and European retreat.
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%...
WhatsApp to Introduce Cloud Backup Solution as Alternative to iCloud
WhatsApp will reportedly offer tiered options for users looking to use its cloud backup, including a free 2GB option.
How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta on Your iPhone
Apple has officially opened the doors for early adopters (besides developers) looking to test the latest software features. If you want to get iOS 27 on your iPhone before the general public release later this autumn, the process is straightforward and free. The company previously announced that iOS 27 and other public betas would hit...
Apple Defies Smartphone Market Crash With Record Q2 Share
The smartphone market is having a rough time due to high prices, down to its lowest levels since 2013, but Apple is somehow doing fine. A new preliminary report from Counterpoint Research says global smartphone shipments fell 11% in the second quarter of 2026, the worst Q2 since 2013. This was due to the shortage...
Don’t Switch Yet: Fido, Virgin, and Koodo Prices Are Up $5 for July
We’re well into July so let’s take a look at what the plans are from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo compared to last month. With summer underway, there aren’t many changes, except for price increases across the board. Here are plans from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo in July 2026 below, for bring your own...
Waze’s New Gemini AI Features Are Here. One Mode Isn’t Coming to Canada Yet.
Waze is pushing out a batch of updates that lean on Google's Gemini AI to make navigation feel more like a conversation and less like tapping through menus. The Google-owned app announced the changes today, and they cover everything from motorcycle routing to a quieter voice option. Riding a motorcycle isn't the same as driving...
Apple’s Lawsuit Could Choke OpenAI’s iPhone Rival Before It Even Ships
Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI is going to make life a lot harder for the AI company's hardware team, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. For now, the timeline hasn't moved. A person with knowledge of the matter says OpenAI still expects to announce its first hardware product later this year and ship it in...