Stories by Austin Blake

Following the report from Windows Central, Microsoft has updated its Canadian store with significant price increases across the Surface lineup. In some cases, base configurations are seeing jumps of as much as $700 CAD as the company grapples with rising component and memory costs, and on top of that currency exchange rates. "Due to recent...

Looks like the rumours have come true. Amazon is making a major move into the space race by acquiring Globalstar, the company currently responsible for Apple’s satellite connectivity for iPhone and Apple Watch. The deal, announced today, will integrate Globalstar’s satellites and radio frequency spectrum into Amazon’s Project Leo satellite internet network. The most important...

Back in March, Rogers-owned Fido announced 5G plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps, eliminating 4G wireless plans. The company also noted existing Fido customers would get free speed upgrades to 1 Gbps by March 18. Today, Rogers and Fido started notifying customers via text message that their wireless plan speeds have been upgraded to...

Fast casual restaurant chain Chipotle is making some big changes to its rewards program today, and unlike many other companies that have recently cut back on perks, this update actually adds more ways to get free stuff. The move comes as the chain tries to win over Gen Z diners in Canada and the U.S....

Videotron is doubling its top-tier internet speeds for some residents in Quebec. The company has officially launched its new 2 GIGA residential plan, which offers download speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds of 200 Mbps. The new service is currently available to customers in specific parts of Montreal, Laval, and Quebec City,...

Mark Zuckerberg is taking hands-on leadership to an entirely new level. Meta is reportedly building an AI version of its founder to chat with employees and give feedback when the real Zuck is busy elsewhere (like chilling in Hawaii). According to sources speaking with the Financial Times, Meta is prioritizing a photorealistic, 3D character of...

Freedom Mobile has shifted into playoff mode with a new TV promo targeting sports fans just in time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (which start on April 18). The company is now offering a combined TV package for $29 per month that includes both TSN and Sportsnet. The $29 price point is the Starter TV...

Canadian bank executives and federal regulators met on Friday to talk about the cybersecurity risks tied to Anthropic’s newest AI model, Mythos. The tool has put the industry on edge because of its ability to find and exploit software bugs far faster than any human coder. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, is...

Yesterday we told you Freedom Mobile revamped its wireless plan pricing (twice in a day), and now we’re seeing the carrier extend its latest promo plan. On Thursday, a one-day $35/80GB plan with 1GB of Roam Beyond data appeared in the plan list, with a label that said it was ending on April 9, 2026....

Rogers is making some big changes to its credit card rewards program later this year, introducing annual spending caps that will lower cashback rates for many cardholders. Starting August 4, 2026, Rogers will debut tiered rewards for the Rogers Red Mastercard, Rogers Red World Mastercard, and Rogers Red World Elite Mastercard. Once a cardholder hits...

Expect to see a lot more red the next time you fly out of Toronto. Rogers and Toronto Pearson have inked a new long-term deal making Rogers the exclusive telecom partner for Canada’s busiest airport. The multi-year agreement means major changes for the 47 million passengers passing through the terminals every year. It’s not just...

The CRTC is calling for new proposals to improve internet and cell service in underserved areas across the country. The move is part of the regulator's Broadband Fund, which aims to fill the connectivity gap in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. To date, the fund has supported projects in over 320 communities, including 135 Indigenous...