Stories by Austin Blake

The Competition Tribunal just shut down Google’s attempt to use a constitutional challenge to block a major antitrust case here in Canada. The ruling, handed down on March 4, 2026, basically says Google’s claim that its rights were violated doesn't hold water. Jeanne Pratt, the Acting Commissioner of Competition, said the decision is a big...

Apple has reshared a recruitment video asking prospective applicants to “Join us. Be you." The video points to the company’s careers website, which details the company’s job culture and why people should work there. Apple’s career site encourages prospective employees to bring their unique perspectives to the company, framing the work as more than just...

Amazon Prime Video is expanding its live television options in Canada by adding CBC News Network and ICI RDI to its platform. Starting today, subscribers can access 24-hour breaking news from the national public broadcaster directly through the Prime Video app. Both the English-language CBC News Network and the French-language ICI RDI are available as...

We’re into a new month and wireless prices continue to change from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile. Let’s take a look at the changes compared to February, and from the get go we’re seeing some price drops, while Freedom has revamped its plans to offer talk, text and data roaming for all plans. Rogers...

Bell has been awarded a massive contract to overhaul the call centres for some of the federal government’s busiest departments. The multi-department deal will see Bell modernize the systems used by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The project will move these high-traffic...

Joe Fresh is now available on DoorDash, marking the first time a dedicated clothing retailer has joined the delivery platform in Canada. The partnership, which officially launched today, covers more than 220 locations across the country. Shoppers can now order a variety of apparel for men, women, and children, including basics like socks and shirts,...

Apple has officially opened pre-orders for its massive March 2026 lineup, including the new “budget” iPhone 17e, new M5 MacBook Pros, M5 MacBook Air, M4 iPad Air and new Studio Display XDR on Apple.ca. Everything officially hits store shelves next Wednesday, March 11, but pre-orders today will get them first on launch day. The iPhone...

Telus has officially shifted from a potential partner to a strategic investor, confirming it has signed a commercial agreement and taken an equity stake in AST SpaceMobile. Earlier, a slide from AST SpaceMobile noted that Telus was a new addition but the carrier had not made any announcements yet.  The deal, officially announced moments ago...

Google is dropping its latest round of Android features today as part of the March Pixel Drop, bringing several long-awaited updates to users in Canada. Airlines are finally getting your location data The most practical update is an expansion of the Find Hub network. If you have added a tracker tag to your suitcase, you...

While many Canadians are still waiting for the fastest 5G signals, Ottawa is already looking toward the next generation. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today, the federal government teamed up with global partners to lay out the ground rules for 6G security. The goal is to bake security into the 6G foundation now, rather...

Canadian families looking for home entertainment during the upcoming spring break will have a major new title to stream, as Disney has confirmed its box office hit Zootopia 2 will debut on Disney+ on March 11, 2026. The sequel follows rookie officers Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they go undercover...

Apple has updated its desktop monitor lineup with a refreshed Studio Display and an all-new premium model, the Studio Display XDR. The new releases introduce high-speed Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and significant jumps in brightness and refresh rates for professional users. The standard Studio Display maintains its 27-inch 5K resolution but receives an upgraded 12MP Center...