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Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for April 2026, offering a mix of dark fantasy, classic nostalgia, and massive multiplayer action. All PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and keep three distinct titles starting next Tuesday. The games will be available to add to your library from April 7...

The Federal Court of Appeal has officially shut down an attempt by big streaming services to hide their financial data. Netflix, Disney, and Amazon were hoping to block new CRTC rules that would force them to go public with their Canadian revenue and spending, but the court isn't having it. The Motion Picture Association-Canada, representing...

The federal government is doubling down on its partnership with BlackBerry, announcing a major contract extension to keep its sensitive communications encrypted and hosted on home soil. Shared Services Canada confirmed on Wednesday that it has finalized a deal to significantly increase the use of BlackBerry’s SecuSUITE platform across federal departments for the next seven...

Apple is finally fixing one of Siri’s most annoying habits and shortfalls. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 27 update will allow Siri to tackle more than one request at a time. It’s a massive finally for anyone tired of waiting for the assistant to finish one task before asking for the next....

Meta is giving its smart glasses a much-needed upgrade for people who actually need to see. The company is launching new Ray-Ban Meta AI styles specifically built for prescription lenses, moving away from the "one size fits all" approach of earlier models. The new Optics lineup features two fresh frame designs. There’s the Blayzer, which...

TD Direct Investing has overhauled its mobile offering with the official launch of the new TD Easy Trade app, a move clearly aimed at reclaiming younger investors from fintech rivals like Toronto-based Wealthsimple. The new app was updated earlier this month but today marks the official launch. The new platform features a modern interface and...

The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) has officially revealed the nominees for its sixth annual ceremony, celebrating the massive talent and creativity within the country's video game industry. Organizers confirmed on Tuesday the winners will be crowned live at the 2026 Gala on May 21, 2026, at Toronto’s John Bassett Theatre. This year’s ceremony is expected...

Earlier today Fido and Virgin Plus magically launched $27/80GB Canada-US-Mexico plans at the same time as part of ongoing promos. At the time, we said Koodo missed the memo but now it appears the Telus flanker brand is fully awake. Koodo has now launched a $25/80GB Canada-US-Mexico plan, which beats its rivals by just $2....

Telus is bringing a new energy equity program to Ontario designed to help seniors and low-income families lower their monthly power bills. Dubbed SmartEnergy for Good, the program provides eligible households with smart home technology at a subsidized cost to track and reduce electricity consumption. Participants in the program receive a professional installation of a...

If you’re looking for a cheap cellphone plan right now No Name Mobile has a promo that offers unlimited calling in Canada and to the U.S. with messaging and 2GB of data for $15/month. No Name Mobile is a prepaid brand available from No Frills and runs on the Bell wireless network at 4G speeds....

Motorola Solutions is picking up the land mobile radio (LMR) network business from Bell Mobility in a deal worth a cool $675 million CAD. Announced by Motorola’s Canadian branch late last week, the move is expected to wrap up in the final quarter of 2026 once the usual regulatory hurdles are cleared. While this deal...

Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile has joined the mini weekend price war happening right now amongst Freedom Mobile, Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo. While Freedom Mobile has its $40/250GB global roaming plan back, but it also debuted a $35/80GB global roaming plan as well. Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo have tried to match with their...