Stories by Austin Blake

Telus has announced the acquisition of new 3800 MHz spectrum licenses across Canada for a total of $620 million. The company now holds an average of 72 MHz of 3800 MHz spectrum nationally, acquired at an average price of $0.24 per MHz-pop. This acquisition, combined with the 3500 MHz spectrum obtained in 2021, secures Telus...

Rogers has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network in Canada through the acquisition of 3800 MHz spectrum. The company said on Thursday it invested $475 million in the federal government's third 5G spectrum auction, securing 40.5 MHz of 3800 MHz spectrum at a rate of $0.32 cents per MHz/POP across 172 regions. This...

Mental health support in Canada has expanded with 9-8-8, a new three-digit suicide crisis helpline. Available in both English and French and operating 24/7 across the nation, the service offers immediate aid to those in need. The federal government has allocated $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)...

Google and federal government have settled their dispute regarding the Online News Act, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Radio-Canada and CBC News. The agreement involves Google making annual payments to Canadian news companies, estimated to be around $100 million. This development follows earlier government estimates that Google's compensation should be...

Back in July, reports claimed Goldman Sachs was in talks about selling its partnership with Apple Card to American Express, as part of the former’s plan to scale back its consumer business. Now, the Wall Street Journal, citing individuals familiar with the situation, say Apple is planning to terminate its credit card collaboration with Goldman...

A comprehensive set of guidelines has been issued for providers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, whether developed independently or built upon existing tools and services. These guidelines aim to ensure that AI systems function as intended, remain available when needed, and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. The new guidelines were led by the U.S....

Tesla is set to enhance the user experience with its 2023.44.1 software update, as revealed by Tesla hacker @greenthonly on November 25, who dived deep into software code once again. The update that’s rolling out introduces a range of new features and improvements, notably including support for Apple Podcasts, reports Tesla North. A significant addition...

Image via @jhaverinator Tesla’s Cybertruck was recently spotted in Quebec, but now it has officially landed on the west coast. Ahead of Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event set to take place on November 30 at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, the electric truck is making its away across showrooms in the U.S. and now Canada. The...

Bell and the Toronto Raptors have announced a three-year partnership to launch the 'Bell Inbound Assist' program on Thursday. Backed by the MLSE Foundation, the plan aims to integrate newcomers into Canadian communities through basketball. The program will provide annual recognition and financial grants over the next three years to organizations that help the welcoming...

Following a new testimony in the Epic v. Google trial, Spotify's exceptional arrangement with Google for Android app store payments has emerged.

The Doug Ford government in Ontario is facing scrutiny over the minimal use of official phones by the premier and senior ministers, with opposition parties raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles questioned the government's communication methods after a report by Global News revealed that key ministers, including those of education,...

The new store introduces a fresh look with a Material You redesign, aiming to enhance user experience with improved navigation and new categories.