Stories by Austin Blake

Microsoft has announced an update to its Copilot Preview for Windows 11, introducing a suite of new features designed to streamline user experience and enhance productivity, explained a spokesperson to iPhone in Canada. The update includes the integration of plugins from popular apps such as OpenTable, Shopify, and Kayak, alongside new skills aimed at simplifying...

Following the federal government's decision to review its program for supporting Indigenous contractors, a discovery by CTV News reveals that David Yeo, the CEO of Dalian Enterprises which played a significant role in the ArriveCan app, is also an employee of the Department of National Defence (DND). This connection has led to Yeo's suspension and...

Apple yesterday released the its RC (Release Candidate) builds of iOS and iPadOS 17.4, alongside updates for other versions of its software. Here is what was released yesterday for developers: Xcode 15.3 Release Candidate (15E5202a) iOS 17.4 Release Candidate (21E217) iPadOS 17.4 Release Candidate (21E217) macOS 14.4 beta 5 (23E5211a) tvOS 17.4 beta 5 (21L5225a)...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has responded to the recent uproar surrounding the company's AI tool, labeling the responses as " completely unacceptable."

The OnePlus Watch 2 distinguishes itself in the smartwatch market through a blend of elegance and advanced technology, powered by Google’s Wear OS 4. We got the chance to go hands-on with the OnePlus Watch 2 so here’s our brief review. This latest Watch 2 from OnePlus has a stainless steel chassis, which makes it...

The federal government on Monday put forward the Online Harms Act, which aims to regulate internet companies and stopping harmful online content. This legislation mandates that digital platforms actively curb exposure to content that promotes bullying, sexual victimization of children, extremism, violence, or hatred. Targeting big tech companies like TikTok, X, Meta, and YouTube, the...

Digital platforms such as Netflix and Spotify, for example, could be forced to offer more French content, if upcoming Quebec legislation is approved. Quebec's Culture and Communications Minister Mathieu Lacombe announced plans to introduce legislation that will force digital platforms, including giants like Netflix and Spotify, to boost their French content offerings for Quebec consumers....

SpaceX announced on Sunday its successful use of the Starlink satellite internet technology to post directly from a smartphone to a Direct to Cell satellite, testing out the data feature of the latter, reports Tesla North. This achievement, detailed in a post on X, involved sending a photo from a location in the Santa Cruz...

Ontario has launched its One Fare Program today, enabling transit riders to pay a single fare when traveling between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and other regional transit services including GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay, and York Region Transit. The One Fare program promises big savings for commuters, potentially up to $1,600...

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the OnePlus Watch 2 was unveiled by OnePlus, the company's latest flagship smartwatch featuring Wear OS 4 by Google. The device stands out with its Dual-Engine Architecture, with two chipsets within the Snapdragon W5 to deliver a hybrid interface and a battery life that leads the market with...

GC Strategies' owners, Kristian Firth and Darren Anthony, are facing another summons to appear before the government operations committee due to the ongoing ArriveCan app controversy. This decision followed the Conservative party's successful motion last Wednesday, which was delayed by a day due to extended debates on amendments. The committee chair will determine the dates...

Apple is reportedly finalizing the design of its first foldable device, marking a significant advancement in the project's development, according to DigiTimes (via MacRumors). Taiwanese supply chain insiders indicate that Apple has dedicated over five years to the development of its first foldable product. Contrary to speculation suggesting the device might be a foldable iPhone,...