Stories by Austin Blake
Ontario Government Says it Texts on iPads, Not Cellphones
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,...
Revamped Chrome Web Store Brings Fresh Look, New Features
The new store introduces a fresh look with a Material You redesign, aiming to enhance user experience with improved navigation and new categories.
Some Canadians Willing to Pay Extra for Better 5G Coverage: Study
A new study by Ericsson ConsumerLab highlights a significant trend among Canadian 5G smartphone users, with over 20% showing a willingness to pay extra for a 5G plan that delivers enhanced network performance. This trend is particularly noticeable in the realms of high-quality video streaming, gaming, and popular apps, suggesting a growing demand for differentiated...
New on Disney+ Canada: December 2023
Disney+ Canada has announced what’s coming to the streaming service in December 2023. Highlights include the movie streaming premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on December 1, while Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres on December 20. Check out the full listings below of what’s new on Disney+ Canada in December 2023:...
Apple Takes Legal Action Against EU’s Digital Markets Act
Apple has initiated legal action contesting decisions made by the European Commission under the newly introduced Digital Markets Act.
Bell Appeals CRTC’s Fibre Network Sharing Mandate
Bell is taking legal action against the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) recent decision, which ordered the telecom giant to share its fibre network with competitors. According to the Globe and Mail, Bell has filed for leave to appeal in the Federal Court of Appeal, alleging that the CRTC committed a legal error and...
YouTube Unveils AI Music Experiments: Collaborations and Innovations
YouTube has provided an exclusive glimpse into its pioneering AI-driven music experiments, marking the platform's endeavor in a new creative era.
What’s New in iOS 17.2 Beta 3 [VIDEO]
Apple has just released iOS 17.2 beta 3 for developers to test. It brings new features and options like the Journal app, bug fixes and security updates.
Amazon Cuts More Jobs in its Gaming Division
Amazon has implemented a second round of job cuts in its games division, affecting approximately 180 positions. This move is part of a broader restructuring within the company, as revealed in an email dated November 13 from Christoph Hartmann, Vice President of Amazon Games, reports Reuters. The latest layoffs, which began on Monday morning, follow...
Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Trailer Breaks Records
Disney and Pixar unveiled the first look at the eagerly awaited 'Inside Out 2’ last week, setting a new record in animated trailer launches. Released on Thursday, the trailer accumulated an impressive 157 million views within the first 24 hours, surpassing the previous record held by 2019’s 'Frozen 2'. 'Inside Out 2' revisits the now-teenage...
Apple to Challenge EU’s Digital Markets Act in Appeal: Report
Apple is set to confront the European Union's stringent measures against Big Tech's market dominance, marking the onset of expected multiple appeals against the Digital Markets Act. The EU's decision to include the entire App Store in the bloc's new antitrust measures will be challenged, reported by Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the situation also reveal...
Ex-Apple Engineers Create ‘Ai Pin’ to Replace the iPhone
San Francisco tech startup, Humane, founded by former Apple engineers, revealed their new AI-powered device yesterday, known as the Ai Pin. The device is poised to challenge the dominance of smartphones like the iPhone. Humane, created by a duo of Apple alumni, Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has invested five years and is backed by...