Stories by Austin Blake

We’re about to embark on some possible Lunar New Year cellphone promos, so let’s take a look at pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile as it stands so far, at the beginning of February 2026. Below are current 5G plans on bring your own device after autopay discounts... Rogers $60/60GB $65/100GB $75/175GB Canada-US...

Apple has quietly started selling refurbished iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro units in Canada for the first time, giving buyers a ‘cheaper' way to buy last year’s models directly from the company. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro originally launched last fall as Apple’s latest generation of smartphones. These devices are unlocked and...

During its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call on February 3, Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is still scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. The game will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with the company confirming that both digital and physical copies will be available on day one....

The federal and Alberta governments are putting new money toward expanding high-speed internet in rural parts of the province, with Xplore set to upgrade service for more than 70,000 underserved households. Xplore said it will receive $60 million in combined provincial and federal funding to help bring download speeds of up to 500 Mbps to...

Fido has quietly launched a high-value mobile plan for existing customers that offers 60GB of data for just $28 per month. The deal was first spotted by users on the RFD and saves you 43% off the regular price of $49/month (after auto pay of course). It's worth noting the $49/60GB plan on the Fido...

It is now official. SpaceX has acquired xAI, confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg, marking some big news on Monday afternoon. The announcement was posted on the SpaceX website on February 2, with Elon Musk outlining a somewhat crazy and ambitious plan to move large-scale AI computing into space. According to Musk, today’s AI systems...

Elon Musk is moving to combine his rocket company, SpaceX, with his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The discussions come as the financial burden of building high-end AI systems continues to escalate, forcing Musk to look for ways to pool resources across his business empire. People close...

Google is giving Fitbit users more time to move their accounts, but the company is still making the switch mandatory. In an email sent Friday, Fitbit told users the deadline to move a Fitbit account to a Google Account has been pushed to May 19, 2026. Anyone who does not make the change by then...

Commuters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will see a splash of new colour on their morning ride. Wireless provider Fizz (owned by Videotron) has signed a multi-year deal with Metrolinx to become the presenting partner of GO Transit’s Express Train Service. The partnership includes branded displays throughout various stations and the debut...

Quebecor's Freedom Mobile has slashed 25% off its plans, in a move that looks to follow Koodo’s recent discounts. Are we seeing some mobile price wars right now? Check out the following pricing for this ‘flash sale’ that ends on February 2, 2026: $24.25/10GB + 1GB Roam Beyond $28/70GB + 5GB Roam Beyond $35.50/100GB +...

A crazy new social network has taken the tech world by storm in less than a week, but there is a catch: humans are not allowed to join the conversation. Moltbook, which launched a few days ago, is a Reddit-style platform designed exclusively for autonomous AI agents to post, upvote, and debate while people watch...

Koodo has launched a 5G flash sale, offering a rare 25% discount across its entire lineup of high-speed plans for new customers. The standout of the promo is a discounted Canada-US-Mexico roaming plan, now available for just $35 per month (we've seen it as low as $30). Here are Koodo’s bring your own device plans...