Stories by Austin Blake

Google has added a new way to get back into your account if you forget your password or lose your phone: recording a short selfie video. The feature went live on Thursday and is rolling out globally in phases to eligible personal Google accounts. Setup happens on your device's camera, either your phone's front camera...

TekSavvy and other independent internet service providers have jointly asked the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to fix wholesale fibre internet prices that they say make competition impossible. The coalition submitted an application to the CRTC asking it to review Telecom Order 2026-77. Under the current rules, the rates independent providers must pay big telecom...

The federal government is investing over $141 million to bring high-speed internet to more than 30,000 homes across 500 rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan. Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced the Universal Broadband Fund grants on Friday in Humboldt. For those following, the math works out to $4,700 per home...

Jensen Huang sat on the sidelines of X for years, and on Friday the Nvidia CEO finally posted for the first time. He didn't use it to talk or sell GPUs. Instead he shared a policy letter making the case that open-source AI models are key to keeping the U.S. ahead in the AI race....

Rogers is raising subscription prices across all Sportsnet+ streaming tiers starting in September 2026. Customers began receiving notifications on Thursday informing them that monthly and annual rates for both the Standard and Premium plans will increase starting with their first billing cycle on or after September 22, 2026. This price increase comes conveniently timed, as...

XREAL released a new firmware update for the XREAL One Pro smart glasses yesterday, bringing smoother visuals and cleaner shortcuts to the wearable display. The software release slashes motion lag when using Anchor and Follow modes, making video playback and handheld gaming feel noticeably snappier. Gamers using the 21:9 UltraWide layout can now push high...

Cogeco has partnered with global device protection firm Assurant to expand how its mobile customers buy and manage smartphones in Canada. Under the new setup, Cogeco mobile subscribers get direct access to an inventory of network-compatible devices through Best Buy. The lineup includes new phones, refurbished units, and certified open-box models listed on BestBuy.ca, with...

Telus-owned Public Mobile continues to tweak its plans list ahead of back to school deals. After we told you it changed its 10GB 4G plan, on Thursday the company introduced new 5G offerings. Public Mobile 4G plans $22 talk and text $24/5GB $28/10GB  $30/35GB Public Mobile 5G plans: $35/50GB Canada-wide $35/25GB + 1000 Int’l minutes...

  Moving from an iPhone to an Android device is getting way easier thanks to a new tool built directly into Android 17, explained Google today. Announced during Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event today, Android 17 now features a native wireless migration process that removes the need to download a separate transfer app. The upgraded...

Rogers posted its second-quarter results for 2026 on Wednesday, showing steady growth in its main businesses even as it moves deeper into Canadian sports. Total service revenue rose eight percent to $5.1 billion, with wireless, cable, and media all chipping in. Adjusted EBITDA grew three percent to $2.4 billion, free cash flow rose six percent...

Amazon has opened its first Disaster Relief hub in Canada, setting aside part of an existing fulfilment centre in Edmonton to help communities before, during, and after major disasters. The hub is already running, with a full grand opening set for October, when the facility hits capacity with more than 180,000 emergency supplies on hand....

WhatsApp is testing a new spot for Status updates, and Canada is part of the trial. Meta told iPhone in Canada on Wednesday it's trying out showing Status updates at the top of the main Chats tab, rather than tucking them away in the separate Updates tab where they currently live. The idea is to...