Stories by Austin Blake

Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg has responded to criticism surrounding the company’s $2.1 billion loan from the federal and Quebec governments, defending the agreement as essential to the launch of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. The project is designed to bring high-speed internet to remote areas of Canada but has drawn comparisons to SpaceX’s...

Apple executives recently highlighted the latest redesign of the Apple Watch Series 10, marking a decade since the introduction of the popular smartwatch, in an interview with GQ. Despite Apple's usual practice of avoiding anniversary celebrations, the company has made an exception for this release, focusing on design improvements and new features. “Steve said, ‘If...

If you’ve just received your brank spankin’ new iPhone 16 series today, here’s how to transfer your old iPhone data to your new iPhone. Apple has a new video tutorial out today detailing how to transfer your data and set up your new iPhone. The methods are super easy and makes for one of the...

A new iPhone launched today and that means drop tests by YouTubers. Come on, it's all about the views right? The first video published on YouTube was by channel MadMatt down in Melbourne, Australia, putting an iPhone 16 Pro Max through some drop tests. With Australia’s time zone advantage, the folks down under got their...

Meta's annual Connect event is set to take place on September 25-26, 2024, focusing on the company's latest features in artificial intelligence, wearables, and mixed reality technologies. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will deliver the keynote on September 25 at 10:00 am PT, livestreamed on Meta’s Facebook pages, including @Meta and @MetaforDevelopers. Following this, a Developers keynote...

SaskTel has recently extended its 5G network to additional locations, including North Grove – Buffalo Pound, La Ronge, Red Earth Cree Nation, and 50 other sites, improving connectivity for rural and Indigenous communities, as well as main highways. "The expansion of SaskTel's 5G network is paving the way for further growth in Saskatchewan, allowing families,...

Sony has revealed its PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, celebrating three decades of gaming history with limited edition PS5 designs that pay homage to the original PlayStation console from 1994. The special edition hardware blends nostalgic elements with the latest technology and it looks pretty darn cool to boot. The collection includes the PlayStation 5 Pro...

OnePlus has set out to make a definitive statement with the OnePlus Pad 2. With a focus on both productivity and entertainment, the Pad 2 brings several firsts to the table. We have been using the device primarily for entertainment and email over the summer. Now that things have settled down, here’s our experience. Design...

SaskTel has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to review a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that requires the company to share its fibre network with other internet providers. The policy was issued back in August and mandates SaskTel to give third-party resellers access to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network by February...

Telus has launched SmartEnergy, a new subscription service designed to help users cut energy costs and reduce their environmental footprint. By connecting compatible smart home devices, such as thermostats and plugs, to the Telus SmartHome+ app, customers can automate temperature settings, power down unused devices, and create routines that could reduce energy bills by up...

Snap held its 6th annual Snap Partner Summit, where key leaders shared new developments for the company’s community of users, creators, developers, partners, and advertisers. New Spectacles and Snap OS Launch Snap introduced its fifth-gen Spectacles, advanced AR glasses powered by the newly developed Snap OS. The glasses feature see-through displays and allow users to...

Bell and MacLean have announced a partnership focused on improving automation, autonomy, and connectivity in underground mining vehicles. The goal is to improve equipment performance, worker safety, and sustainability by reducing emissions. A new Bell Private Mobile Network (PMN) was installed at MacLean’s Research & Training Facility in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a dedicated, secure...