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Beeper Mini, which lets Android users chat with Apple’s iMessage on iPhone, is back with an updated version after facing technical issues. The app, which had a successful launch, reaching the top 20 of the Play Store charts, encountered problems on Friday, leading to a temporary inability for users to send or receive messages. Canadian...

Apple today released iOS 17.2 for iPhone and more. Below are iOS 17.2 release notes showcasing what's new, plus some bug fixes and additional features. iOS 17.2 and its download size is well over 1GB, so be prepared for the update to take a while to complete the update. Journal App Features: Designed for writing...

Following the recent announcement of significant job cuts at CBC/Radio-Canada, the senior executive team, including President and CEO Catherine Tait, issued a statement on Friday, addressing concerns about executive bonuses and overall compensation. In the statement, the team acknowledged the public's concerns and questions regarding senior executive compensation, especially in light of the announced job...

Apple's potential shift from Lightning to USB-C for its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad, anticipated to occur in the spring of 2024.

Apple has issued a reminder to developers to prepare their apps and games for the upcoming holiday season, which is traditionally the busiest time on the App Store. The company confirmed that the App Store will remain operational throughout the holiday period and will continue to accept submissions. Developers are advised to update their applications...

An Apple-commissioned study conducted by MIT highlights a surge in data breaches, with 2.6 billion personal records exposed in the past two years.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, has announced over 20 new AI-driven features to enhance user experiences. This move marks a substantial evolution in how AI is integrated across Meta's suite of applications. The news comes on the same day Google unveiled its new Gemini AI model for Bard. In messaging,...

Google announced today a new software update for Pixel devices featuring various AI-powered features and enhancements. Alongside these updates, Google introduced Gemini Nano, a new AI model specifically designed for on-device tasks, which is now available on Pixel 8 Pro. Below is a summary of the Pixel Feature Drop for December 2023... Pixel 8 Pro...

CBC/Radio-Canada has revealed significant job and program cuts in the upcoming year are on the way. This move comes as a response to an anticipated $125 million budget shortfall for the 2024–2025 fiscal period, according to the public broadcaster on Monday. The organization it is facing challenges in the Canadian media landscape, including escalating production...

Earlier today the Competition Bureau announced it had received a court order to investigate Rogers and the latter’s marketing when it comes to its unlimited Infinite plans. Essentially, Infinite wireless plans are not truly unlimited at full speeds 24/7, as that only applies to your provided data bucket. Any data after that is throttled as...

Bending Spoons has reportedly laid off the entire team of FiLMiC, including its founder and CEO, according to sources close to PetaPixel. FiLMiC, known for its advanced video capture application for the iPhone and more, has been a prominent name in the industry for years. The layoffs, which were rumoured last month, have now been...

Delve into Apple's pioneering strides in semiconductor innovation, where custom chips powering their flagship products are meticulously designed.