Stories by Austin Blake

We’ve taken a look at the state of plans from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile for this April 2026, and their flanker brands Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus. To round things off, let’s also check out pricing for prepaid brands of the ‘Big 3’ and Quebecor (which usually require autopay for the best pricing)....

Amazon is introducing a new 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" for third-party sellers in Canada and the U.S. as rising oil prices continue to impact the global supply chain. According to a note sent to sellers on Thursday and viewed by CNBC, the new fee will take effect on April 17. The surcharge specifically targets...

In a move described as "unprecedented" in over 30 years of market coverage, TD Securities has downgraded Canada’s ‘Big 3’ telcos, citing a destructive "price war risk." According to a report from Yahoo Finance, analyst Vince Valentini dropped Bell, Rogers, and Telus to "Hold" on Thursday. The downgrade comes as aggressive wireless pricing in the...

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT for Apple CarPlay, bringing a voice-first AI experience to supported iPhones running iOS 26.4 or later. The update allows drivers to start new conversations, continue recent chats, or even interact with specific projects directly from their car's display while on the road. To ensure safety, the experience is designed to...

The federal government has announced over $86 million in funding for a Northwestel project to bring unlimited high-speed internet to 11,650 households in Nunavut. The investment will reach all 25 communities across the territory. To provide the connection, Northwestel is partnering with Telesat to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Telesat Lightspeed. This...

Rogers-owned Chatr had some promos that ended on March 31 and now new plans have debuted to kick off April. Here are the Chatr plans below as of April 2, 2026: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/20GB $29/35GB $34/60GB $39/80GB $100/year + 400 minutes $159/year, 40GB, unlimited talk/text One new offering is the $159 annual plan that includes...

Rogers is expanding its satellite-to-mobile service just in time for the spring outdoor season, adding support for Messenger and onX. The update allows hikers, hunters, and off-grid travellers to stay connected in remote areas where traditional cell towers don't reach. The service effectively turns a standard smartphone into a satellite-connected device, allowing users to send...

Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for April 2026, offering a mix of dark fantasy, classic nostalgia, and massive multiplayer action. All PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and keep three distinct titles starting next Tuesday. The games will be available to add to your library from April 7...

The Federal Court of Appeal has officially shut down an attempt by big streaming services to hide their financial data. Netflix, Disney, and Amazon were hoping to block new CRTC rules that would force them to go public with their Canadian revenue and spending, but the court isn't having it. The Motion Picture Association-Canada, representing...

The federal government is doubling down on its partnership with BlackBerry, announcing a major contract extension to keep its sensitive communications encrypted and hosted on home soil. Shared Services Canada confirmed on Wednesday that it has finalized a deal to significantly increase the use of BlackBerry’s SecuSUITE platform across federal departments for the next seven...

Apple is finally fixing one of Siri’s most annoying habits and shortfalls. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 27 update will allow Siri to tackle more than one request at a time. It’s a massive finally for anyone tired of waiting for the assistant to finish one task before asking for the next....

Meta is giving its smart glasses a much-needed upgrade for people who actually need to see. The company is launching new Ray-Ban Meta AI styles specifically built for prescription lenses, moving away from the "one size fits all" approach of earlier models. The new Optics lineup features two fresh frame designs. There’s the Blayzer, which...