Stories by Austin Blake

Rogers is offering voluntary buyout packages to nearly half its workforce, but analysts aren't expecting a stampede for the exits. Despite the eye-catching numbers, most experts think the actual departures will be a lot more modest. National Bank analyst Adam Shine is one of them. In a note to clients cited by the Financial Post,...

We hate to say it, but we told you so. After Fido raised prices yesterday to match Koodo, we said Virgin Plus would follow suit, as expected. Fast forward one day later, and Virgin Plus has done just that. The Bell-owned flanker brand has increased prices on Wednesday by $1 to now match pricing from...

Canadians are losing patience with their phone and TV providers, and a new report shows just how much. The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) released its mid-year report today, revealing a 61% spike in complaints over the past six months. Between August 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026, the agency accepted 19,157 complaints....

WestJet is quietly beating Air Canada in the sky, and SpaceX's Starlink internet is the reason why. Having Starlink as an internet provider in the skies may be the saving grace WestJet needs after finally reversing its cramped seating plan. New data from Ookla shows WestJet earned a 95.8% consistency rating for in-flight internet, landing...

After yesterday's news that Rogers is offering buyout packages to nearly half its workforce, analysts are now saying it could kick off a broader wave of cuts across Canada's telecom industry. For those who missed it, Rogers confirmed it's offering voluntary departure and retirement packages to nearly half of its employees. Bloomberg put that number...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a new desktop AI assistant called Amazon Quick today, for its enterprise and business customers. The announcements were made today at the What's Next with AWS event held in San Francisco. Unlike older tools that require you to upload files manually, Quick runs in the background and connects directly to...

Streaming fans in Canada have a busy month ahead as Paramount+ and Pluto TV announced their content slate for May 2026. The headliner for the month is the global debut of Dutton Ranch on May 15. This highly anticipated Yellowstone sequel follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they attempt to build a new life...

Rogers is making a massive move to lean out its operations, offering voluntary buyout packages to about half of its 25,000 employees. According to The Globe and Mail, the plan skips over 3,000 MLSE staff but sends a clear signal that the company is looking to trim down its corporate and business teams. The move...

A first look at Bell Canada's latest hardware, the Giga Hub 2.0, has surfaced online. Images of the new modem were shared by a user on Reddit who received the device last month. Bell first announced its Giga Hub 2.0 modem was coming back in December 2025. But so far it seems the rollout has...

Australia's world-first attempt to block kids under 16 from social media is not going according to plan. According to a new report by Fortune, young users are already punching holes in the system faster than regulators can patch them. The ban launched in December 2025, requiring platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to confirm how...

Ontario just pulled the plug on predatory ticket scalping. On Friday, a new law officially passed as part of the 2026 budget that makes it illegal to resell tickets for more than their original face value. Whether it is a concert or a massive sporting event, the days of seeing 400% markups on platforms like...

X has officially released XChat, a new standalone messaging app built specifically for private, focused conversations. The app allows users to sign in with their existing X account, meaning friends, family, and colleagues are already available without the need for invites or phone number swaps. Privacy is the foundation of the experience says X. Every...