Stories by Austin Blake

HFXGO is a secure mobile fare payment app for Halifax Transit customers, allowing them to purchase tickets and passes directly from their smartphones or via a web portal. "HFXGO is now available! With Halifax Transit’s new mobile fare payment app, you can purchase & use tickets and passes any time, anywhere on your smartphone,” said...

In the ongoing Google antitrust trial, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled new exhibits, including a 2013 internal presentation from Apple. The presentation, sent by Apple's Eddy Cue to CEO Tim Cook, sharply criticizes Google's approach to user privacy. A standout slide from the presentation labels Android as a "massive tracking device." Apple's...

One year after the launch of its ad-supported plan, Netflix announced that it now has 15 million global monthly active users. The streaming giant has been focusing on areas that advertisers find most crucial, while delivering a wide range of entertainment options. "In just 12 months, we elevated our measurement capabilities and rolled out third-party...

LinkedIn announced the launch of an AI-powered chatbot designed to act as a "job seeker coach," part of a suite of generative AI tools for its Premium members. The announcement coincided with news that the platform has surpassed 1 billion members. The chatbot is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and aims to assist users in evaluating...

SaskTel has announced plans to launch its infiNET service in Shaunavon as part of a $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative. The service is expected to be available in select areas of Shaunavon by the end of November. The infiNET service offers internet speeds close to a Gigabit per second (Gbps), offering customers access various digital...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a new extensive report out today detailing Apple’s ambitions for the health sector with Apple Watch. These plans for its Apple Watch in the health sector are marked by both ambition and caution, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "The things that they're trying to do are not easy,"...

YouTube is escalating its actions against the use of ad blockers by users. You may have noticed recently that ad block messages have been going up, only allowing you a handful of more videos before videos would cease. Even some ad blocker workarounds no longer work. According to a statement provided to The Verge by...

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its lineup of new games and updates for the month of November. The announcement was made by Megan Spurr, Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass, on October 31, 2023. Available immediately are three titles: "Headbangers: Rhythm Royale," "Jusant," and "Wartales." "Headbangers" is a rhythm-based game that pits 30 players against...

Apple's "Scary Fast” event on Monday, which unveiled the new MacBook Pro with M3 chips and the 24-inch iMac with M3, had an ace up its sleeve behind the scenes: the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Brian Oakes, the event showcased the most expensive iPhone's capabilities as a professional video camera. "We...

Google is rolling out new updates to its Search and Lens features aimed at assisting learners with complex problems in math, physics, and geometry. The updates are designed to make the search for STEM-related concepts more intuitive and user-friendly. "Whether you're delving into a math textbook or turning to Search to get more context on...

Apple has unveiled its new 24-inch iMac, equipped with the M3 chip, promising significant performance improvements over previous models. The new iMac is up to 2x faster than the prior generation featuring the M1 chip. For those transitioning from Intel-based iMacs, the new model is up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch models...

Apple has announced its latest MacBook Pro models, featuring the new M3 family of chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 is priced from $2,099 in Canada and is aimed at everyday tasks as well as performance-intensive applications. The 14- and 16-inch models with M3 Pro and M3 Max...