Stories by Austin Blake

The federal government plans to spend up to $2 billion to build up the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This funding is part of the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy announced today, which Ottawa claims will to expand access to advanced computing technology needed for AI development. What’s the spending breakdown of taxpayer dollars? First,...

Back in October, Amazon announced an all-new Kindle lineup in Canada for 2024. The company’s premium and top-of-the-line Kindle Scribe—which lets you write on the screen with a stylus—received a new update, in the form of new white borders and a paper-like texture, to bring a more natural feel when you’re writing, taking notes and...

At a federal industry committee hearing on Monday, Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri faced tough questions about job losses following the company’s 2023 merger with Shaw. This was beyond the criticism and questions he faced over recent TV box rental price increases. While Staffieri highlighted the creation of 1,800 new jobs in Western Canada as part...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking for public feedback on whether Internet providers should display standardized labels for their plans. These labels, like nutrition facts on food, would show details like price and speed, making it easier for Canadians to compare options. Are we just super bad at shopping for internet and...

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the flanker brands of Rogers, Telus and Bell have increased prices “back to normal”. We didn’t see any US and Mexico roaming plans from Fido, Koodo or Virgin Plus, only the perk of US and international long distance calling. The best deals were from Freedom Mobile, as...

Apple is using Amazon’s custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips to power services like search and might expand their use for training its own AI models, known as Apple Intelligence. The announcement came during Amazon Web Services' annual Reinvent conference, where Apple’s senior director of machine learning and AI, Benoit Dupin, shared insights on their collaboration,...

Telus-owned Public Mobile continues to update its plans now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over. Earlier today, we told you the Canada-US-Mexico roaming plans were extended, still available on its website. They are now listed as “limited time”. But moments ago, Public Mobile also tweaked their long distance promos. $35/50GB 5G $45/75GB 5G...

Just when you thought Cyber Monday was over, along with select cellphone plan promos, Telus-owned Public Mobile has extended their Mexico roaming plans. As of writing, the following Canada-US-Mexico 5G talk, text and data roaming plans are still available: $35/50GB (expiry changed to “limited time”) $45/75GB (still says “ends Dec 2”) $55/100GB (still says “ends...

Telus-owned Public Mobile is reaching out to former customers with a limited-time promotion designed to entice them back to the carrier. The offer, shared by iPhone in Canada reader Steven, provides a chance to save over 18 months. The email outlines the deal: former customers can save $5 per month for 18 months on plans...

Cyber Monday is here and extended sales from Black Friday have arrived from Rogers, Telus and Bell. Here's a summary of the deals from our 'Big 3' telecoms for wireless, TV and internet. It's a mixed bundle of offers where you'll need to sign onto a contract to get the best deal through financing. First,...

Black Friday is so yesterday’s news and Cyber Monday is now officially here. Does anyone have shopping fatigue yet? Here are current plans for Cyber Monday from Rogers-owned Fido, Telus-owned Koodo and Bell-owned Virgin Plus below... Fido $34/60GB with US calling $44/80GB with long distance to 7 countries $39/100GB with US calling Koodo $34/60GB with...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has set an end date for its promo Black Friday and Cyber Monday plans that include US and Mexico roaming. Public Mobile updated its website to now state December 2, 2024, as the last day to get the following 5G plans with Canada-US-Mexico roaming: $29/10GB $35/50GB   $45/75GB + 10/month credit x...