Stories by Austin Blake

A new Wi-Fi hotspot powered by SpaceX’s Starlink is now active along Highway 5 in the Northwest Territories, approximately 100 kilometres outside Fort Smith. This new access point, located at a grader camp pull-off, provides a critical connection for travellers along the remote route between Fort Smith and Hay River, where cell service is virtually...

Last week, we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile had debuted a new $36/50GB 5G Canada-US plan, ahead of Black Friday. At the time, this promo plan which included 250 international long-distance minutes, was available for new and existing customers. But according to a change made on Public Mobile’s website on Friday, it has changed to...

According to a report from Tesla North, Tesla’s Cybertruck is now set to reach Canadian customers, with some early buyers confirming delivery dates for November 2023. Kitchener, Ontario resident Steven Point shared on social media that his all-wheel-drive Cybertruck, part of the Foundation Series and priced at $166,000 CAD, will arrive on November 7 after...

Rogers announced in its recent third-quarter earnings a big move, that it would be selling part of its network for $7 billion. This part of the network, known as the “backhaul,” is what connects its cell towers to its main network and keeps everything running. The plan is to use the money to pay off...

Google is introducing new generative AI tools for Google Maps Platform and Google Earth to help developers and city planners use the latest location data for creating apps and planning urban spaces. For developers, Google Maps Platform now offers “Grounding with Google Maps.” This new feature lets developers use real-time data from over 250 million...

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Music is coming out shortly, a new app for streaming soundtracks from nearly 40 years of Nintendo games on your phone or tablet. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can dive into iconic tunes from classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and...

Independent internet service provider TekSavvy has expressed disappointment over the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) new interim wholesale fibre rates, stating they fall short of expectations. The company’s Vice-President of Insight & Engagement, Peter Nowak, shared a company statement on Tuesday. "TekSavvy has been waiting a long time for realistic wholesale fibre rates that...

Apple today has shared the final M4 presentation of the week, which brings the newest chip family to the MacBook Pro lineup. The company has shared a nearly 17-minute video detailing the M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max in the MacBook Pro family. "MacBook Pro features the most advanced lineup of chips ever built for...

Aside from debuting the M4, M4 Max and M4 Pro for the MacBook Pro line, Apple quietly added in that the MacBook Air now comes with double the memory as standard, with no extra cost. Apple says the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air is the “world’s most popular laptop” and now starts with 16GB of...

Volvo and Polestar are expanding their electric vehicle (EV) charging options by giving drivers access to over 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the U.S. and Canada. After announcing a partnership earlier this summer with Tesla, we now have a more exact access date to Superchargers. Starting in 2025, new models like the Volvo EX90, EX40,...

Rogers has updated its Ignite TV app, now calling it the Rogers Xfinity Stream app this week. The company also re-branded its previous Ignite TV Shaw app as well, with both updates coming on Tuesday in Apple's App Store. This revamped platform allows users to watch live TV, access On Demand content, and stream or...

Apple introduced the new M4 Mac mini today, its smallest computer yet, powered by upgraded M4 and M4 Pro chips. In a major redesign, the new mini shrinks down to 5 by 5 inches, offering huge performance in a smaller form factor. This tiny desktop features front and back ports for easier access and, for...