Stories by Austin Blake

An audit conducted by the Auditor General of Canada has uncovered mismanagement beyond what anyone could imagine in the contracting, development, and implementation of the ArriveCAN app by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Public Services and Procurement Canada. The report, released on Monday, following a motion passed...

Halifax's new transit app, designed to streamline bus and ferry ticket purchases, launched back in November 2023 after lengthy delays. Now, according to documents, we have insight into why the app took so long to come to life. Halifax council approved the search for an electronic fare system provider in July 2020 and eventually U.K.-based...

Apple has made a big change for iTunes users on Windows 10 and later, splitting the regular iTunes for Windows into three separate apps: the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, and Apple Devices app. This move aims to streamline the user experience by providing dedicated platforms for music, video content, and device management, spotted...

Following an initial teardown, iFixit has continued to examine the intricate components of the Vision Pro headset, delving into its impressive display resolution.

Last month, Bell announced it would be re-branding its 165 The Source locations to ‘Best Buy Express’. "By combining Canada’s award-winning mobility and Internet from Bell, and converting The Source’s extensive retail footprint to Best Buy’s leading consumer electronics experience, we’re giving customers the best of all worlds for tech and telecommunications retail in Canada,”...

If you wear prescription glasses or over-the-counter reading glasses, you can use ZEISS Optical Inserts with your Vision Pro. Here’s how to set them up.

After we shared a previous hands-on review of the OnePlus 12, we now have our quick take on the OnePlus 12R which has hit Canada for the first time. This budget “R” series smartphone from OnePlus previously was only available in markets such as India and China. The OnePlus 12R has snappy performance and a...

Apple has released a new video detailing how to use the iPhone 15 Pro to capture spatial video, and relive these memories on Apple Vision Pro.

Apple's Vision Pro headset has received a teardown by the experts at iFixit, who just posted their video on Saturday afternoon. iFixit describes the Vision Pro as "Apple’s most complex piece of hardware yet." The intricate teardown, which required more than one video to capture fully, reveals the sophisticated technology and design challenges behind this...

Apple exceeded revenue and earnings per share (EPS) expectations in its fiscal first-quarter report, despite a 13% sales decline in China, a crucial market for the company. The iPhone maker's shares dipped slightly by over 1% in after-hours trading following the announcement. In the quarter ending December 30, Apple reported an EPS of $2.18, outperforming...

Google is revolutionizing the way users discover places with the introduction of a cutting-edge feature powered by generative AI in Google Maps.

Webex has officially launched its new app designed specifically for Apple TV 4K, offering users an enhanced meeting experience on a larger screen.