Stories by Austin Blake

Visa has partnered Amazon to expand payment options for Canadian shoppers, offering the credit card company’s Installments Enabled by Visa. Eligible Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank credit cardholders can opt for Installments enabled by Visa when making purchases on Amazon.ca or the Amazon mobile app. What does this mean? Consumers can pay off smaller,...

Telus has been recognized by TIME Magazine and Statista in their inaugural list of the World's Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 21st out of 500 global companies. B.C.-based Telus was the second most sustainable Canadian company and the most sustainable telecom in Canada. Rogers and Bell were not part of the top 500 global companies list....

Sony has announced the free games coming to PlayStation Plus members in July 2024. Starting July 2, all PlayStation Plus members can add three new titles to their libraries: Borderlands 3, NHL 24, and Among Us. Additionally, a Genshin Impact in-game reward bundle will be available on July 16, exclusive to PlayStation Plus members. Games...

Google’s Waze has launched a new driving experience in celebration of the upcoming release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4, which hits theatres on July 3. Waze periodically leverages themed driving sounds to promote movies and more. The navigation app now features the Minions, bringing their signature mayhem to the driving experience. This is going to...

Rogers has announced select Rogers TV packages now include Disney+ Standard with Ads at no extra cost. Disney+ Standard with Ads normally costs $7.99 per month and includes support for streaming on up to two devices with 1080p HD video quality. This Disney+ plan is now included with Ignite Internet and TV bundles, that start...

Apple so far has integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into the iPhone in iOS 18, with plans to bring other AI chatbots on board. Now, according to Bloomberg, Apple had rejected the idea of putting Meta’s AI chatbot on the iPhone months ago, citing unnamed sources. This report comes out after the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday...

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Florida Panthers in the decisive Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. It’s come down to an epic final game to determine the winner of the iconic Stanley Cup. What Time Does Game 7 of the Stanley...

Airdrie RCMP in Alberta are currently investigating a fraud case where sellers on online marketplaces are hawking knockoff iPhone 15 Pro devices as the real thing, enough to trick buyers. A supposed "seller" had listed an iPhone 15 Pro Max for sale, which appeared real to the unsuspecting buyer. The phone was sealed in a...

SpaceX has recently introduced a compact version of its Starlink antennas, aimed at providing a portable satellite internet solution for users. The "Starlink Mini," as described in a customer email obtained by CNBC (via Tesla North), is a lightweight and easily portable device designed to offer high-speed, low-latency internet access on the go. The Starlink...

Paramount+ in Canada has announced that the much-anticipated return of the hit series Yellowstone will premiere on Sunday, November 10, in Canada. The series, produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, is currently filming in Montana. Yellowstone will debut in Canada on November 10, followed by its international premiere in the U.K. on November...

Apple has just released its newest versions of Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 today, bringing big enhancements to its video production software. These updates are now available for download. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 turns the tablet into a powerful production studio, leveraging the capabilities of...

If you’re a Fido customer, the Rogers-owned flanker brand has some refurbished iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices available. All devices are eligible for Fido’s payment plan. The prices are as follows with a minimum $35/month plan: iPhone 15 - $33.84/month x 24 = $812 iPhone 15...