Stories by Austin Blake
Why Your Phone Will Buzz on Nov. 20: Alert Ready Test Explained
A test of Canada’s Alert Ready emergency notification system is set to take place on Wednesday, November 20. This test ensures that the system is functioning as intended to notify Canadians during life-threatening situations such as severe weather events, fires, or AMBER alerts. The system is powered by private company Pelmorex based out of Oakville,...
Fortnite LEGO Hands-On: Building the Iconic Battle Bus and More
We recently had the chance to build the new LEGO Fortnite sets with my nephews, and it was a fun way to spend the weekend, as the sets were sent our way from both companies to check out. The sets are well-designed, and the attention to detail is pretty incredible, making them a great choice...
Ottawa Drops $38 Million to Expand Internet in Manitoba
The federal government has yet again announced more spending to expand high-speed internet to rural areas. This time, the feds are investing over $38 million to bring high-speed internet access to 3,611 households in 14 rural and remote communities across Manitoba, which includes 3,135 Indigenous households. The funding comes from the $3.2 billion Universal Broadband...
Koodo Surprises Customers with Free Data—Check If You’re Eligible
Telus-owned Koodo is doling out free monthly data for select customers, in the form of a 25GB add-on. How to find out if you have a free monthly data bonus? Many on RFD said they saw the automatic data bonus in their accounts. How to check? Log into your Koodo account, head over to “My...
Fido Black Friday Deals 2024: Here’s What You Can Save
Just like its parent company Rogers, Fido has also shared its Black Friday 2024 deals on its website. Koodo and Virgin Plus do not have Black Friday deals showing on their websites yet. Specific deals for Fido’s Black Friday include discounts on plans, phones and more. You can check out the deals below: 60GB Plan...
How to Watch: Stream Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight in Canada
Here’s how you can catch the highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson on Friday, November 15, 2024, streaming live on Netflix in Canada. Here’s everything you need to know, leading up to the main event. Key Details Date of Fight: Friday, November 15, 2024 Streaming Platform: Netflix Main Event Start...
Meta Fights Back Against EU’s Massive $1.1 Billion CAD Fine
The European Commission has fined Meta €798 million ($1.1 billion CAD), claiming Facebook Marketplace stifled competition for online marketplaces in Europe. Meta announced it would appeal the decision, saying it misrepresents the reality of Europe’s active market for online classified ads and protects larger companies from competition. Meta argues that Facebook Marketplace, launched in 2016,...
Google’s Gemini AI Just Landed on iPhone–Here’s What It Can Do
iPhone users can download the Gemini app, Google’s AI assistant, from the App Store globally. This new, free app lets iPhone users interact with Gemini for help with everything from creative brainstorming to study assistance. With Gemini, users can have back-and-forth conversations on their iPhones. Known as Gemini Live, it supports multiple languages and allows...
Amazon Haul Takes on Temu with Cheap Deals, But Not in Canada
Amazon has launched a new feature, Amazon Haul, allowing U.S. shoppers to browse and buy items for $20 US or less in categories like fashion, home, and electronics. This is essentially Amazon's response to Temu, which has a tagline of letting you "shop like a billionaire", to buy cheap goods straight from China. This Amazon...
Bell Employees in Shock as Fresh Layoff Notices Roll Out
Reports on the Bell subreddit indicate another round of layoff notices rolling out, sparking concern among employees. One user described seeing letters posted in primary office locations, notifying staff about which “Management Employees” and Business Units would be impacted. "Here we go again," the user wrote, adding that similar postings marked the beginning of layoffs...
Apple Watch Gold Link Bracelet Now in Canada: Get Your Wallet Ready
Apple's Gold Link Bracelet for the Apple Watch, announced back in September during the Series 10 unveil, is now officially available for order in Canada, with delivery dates estimated between December 12 and 19. Priced at a cool $449 CAD, the bracelet is crafted from a durable 316L stainless steel alloy, the same material used...
Apple’s Smart Display Is Coming—Here’s What You Need to Know
Apple is reportedly close to releasing a smart home display that would let users control appliances, video chat, and interact with apps via AI, according to sources familiar with the project, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has more info about this device. The new info is that this new product could be announced as early...
