Stories by Austin Blake

Rogers says it is rolling out a new satellite-based tracking service for businesses, developed in partnership with Geotab, to help monitor equipment in remote parts of Canada where cell coverage is limited. The new system combines Rogers’ wireless network with low-earth orbit satellites, allowing tracking devices to stay connected even when they move outside traditional...

Freedom Mobile says it is shaking up the Canadian wireless market again by making international roaming a standard feature rather than a costly add-on. The carrier announced a refreshed lineup of Total Freedom plans today that include its Roam Beyond worldwide data as standard. Plans start at $35 per month for bring-your-own-device (BYOP) customers after...

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina officially belongs to the digital age. New data reveals that Canadians consumed a staggering 89 million streams across CBC and Radio-Canada’s digital platforms. To put this into context, that’s more than triple the 29 million streams recorded during the Beijing 2022 Games. Leading the charge was CBC Gem,...

Apple TV has officially claimed a spot in the history books, setting a new Guinness World Record for the tallest aerial display of a fictional character formed by drones. The record-breaking event, held over the weekend in Los Angeles, was part of a massive promotional push for the second season of the sci-fi hit Monarch:...

Amazon Canada is ramping up its delivery game starting today. Prime members in Calgary, Edmonton, and Southwestern Ontario now have more options to get their orders even faster. These details were shared by Amazon Canada with iPhone in Canada to show how they are making the last mile a bit easier for busy shoppers. If...

Apple is likely preparing for a massive week of announcements starting Monday, March 2. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker will skip its traditional single-day keynote in favour of a three-day flurry of product reveals, ending in a series of hands-on Apple Experiences for the press in New York, London, and Shanghai on...

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership change for its gaming division as industry veteran Phil Spencer prepares to retire after nearly four decades with the company. Asha Sharma, who previously served as a top executive at Meta and Instacart, is stepping in as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO,...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a new promo that offers more data for its 5G data plans. What we’re seeing are data bucket increases ranging from 10GB to 70GB extra, depending on the plans. Public Mobile 4G Data Plans $20/500MB $23/2GB $26/5GB $30/15GB Nothing has changed with 4G plans. Public Mobile 5G Data Plans $35/40GB...

Sony has officially closed Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio renowned as the industry’s premier specialist for high-end remakes. The move marks a sudden end for the developer, which Sony only officially acquired in 2021 after years of successful partnership. The decision is part of a broader restructuring at Sony to combat the skyrocketing costs of...

Electric vehicle automaker Rivian has officially released its dedicated Apple Watch companion app today, alongside its latest 2026.03 software update. The release allows R1T and R1S owners to control nearly every aspect of their vehicle from their wrist, effectively making it possible to leave an iPhone or physical keycard at home during outdoor adventures. The...

Major League Soccer returns this Saturday, February 21, for its 31st season, and Canadian fans will notice a significant change in how they watch (Apple announced last fall about the change). Starting this year, the standalone MLS Season Pass has been retired, with all matches now included directly in a standard Apple TV subscription at...

The federal government has officially launched the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP), a new initiative designed to make zero-emission driving more accessible. Starting February 16, 2026, Canadians can receive up to $5,000 off the purchase or lease of an eligible electric vehicle directly at the point of sale. Unlike the previous iZEV program, EVAP is...