Stories by Austin Blake

Rogers has introduced a major update to its wireless lineup, including a new unlimited global data plan that covers 64 destinations. This new Global tier is priced at $95 per month and includes a five-year price guarantee, a move that closely mirrors recent strategies seen from competitors like Telus. Previously, this top-tier plan was capped...

PC Mobile (which runs on the Bell network) has revamped its plans on Tuesday, now offering just four plans instead of six. Here are PC Mobile’s prepaid plans for bring your own device and after autopay as of April 21, 2026: $19/1GB 4G $25/25GB 5G $29/35GB 5G $34/80GB 5G So what changed? We’re seeing some...

Bell has officially introduced 'Bell GPCanada' as the new brand identity for the promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. This move marks a shift in how the event is managed after Bell took over operations back in 2021 from Octane Racing Group. The new group is based in Montréal (where Bell is...

Following the news of his upcoming transition to executive chairman, Apple CEO Tim Cook has published a personal Community Letter from Tim on the company’s U.S. website. The letter serves as a heartfelt reflection on his 15-year tenure, focusing on the human connection between the tech giant and its global user base. Cook shared that...

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...

Wealthsimple has rolled out a series of significant upgrades to its Interac e-Transfer service, aiming to give clients more flexibility and higher limits than regular Canadian banks. The Toronto-based fintech now allows users to send up to $25,000 daily, a move that doubles the standard limit found at most major financial institutions. Beyond the increased...

Freedom Mobile tweaked its plans list on Saturday, making a big change to its entry $35 per month plan. The $35 plan with 1GB Roam Beyond saw its data bucket reduced to 25GB, down from 80GB, which is a 55GB reduction. Here are Freedom Mobile’s plans as of April 20, 2026, after digital discount and...

Navdeep Bains is hanging up his hat as Rogers’ chief corporate affairs officer. The move comes as rumours swirl that he’s gearing up for a run at the Ontario Liberal leadership. According to an internal memo seen by The Globe and Mail, Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri told staff on Friday that Bains will officially move...

Rogers-owned Fido has made changes to its website yet again, this time tweaking its plan to match its rivals. Here are Fido’s plans as of April 17, 2026: $40/60GB (was $44); ends April 20 $49/80GB (was 60GB) Canada-US-Mexico All of these plans include unlimited international calls to 27 countries and they are eligible for a...

Rogers-owned Chatr is at it again, tweaking its plans list as we head into the weekend. Just yesterday, Chatr updated its website plans to boost some data: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/25GB $34/80GB (was 60GB) $100/year with 400 minutes $159/year with 40GB and unlimited talk/text Now, the $39/80GB plan was eliminated as well, since it doesn’t make...

Ecobee is overhauling its Smart Security subscriptions, and for the first time, Canadian customers will have access to professional monitoring. The Toronto-based company was founded in 2007 and pioneered the smart thermostat category before expanding into cameras, sensors, and home security. In 2021, it was acquired by Wisconsin-based Generac Holdings for up to $770 million,...

Netflix is overhauling its mobile app, with the biggest change being a vertical video discovery feed launching later this month. The format will look familiar to anyone who uses TikTok or Instagram Reels. The company confirmed the redesign today in its Q1 shareholder letter today, saying the new mobile experience is meant to make it...