Stories by Austin Blake

Amazon is making further changes to its workforce, impacting approximately 16,000 roles across the company. A report last week said more job cuts were coming and today it was confirmed. The announcement was made today by Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, who noted that these reductions are part of a...

Google is expanding its AI lineup today, officially bringing the new Google AI Plus tier to Canada and 34 other new countries. The plan is designed to offer the company's most powerful AI productivity and creativity tools at a more accessible price point than its top-tier professional offerings. In Canada, Google AI Plus is priced...

Sonos is officially kicking off its 2026 product lineup with the launch of the Sonos Amp Multi. This marks the company's first major hardware announcement of the year. The new Amp Multi is a beefed-up version of the brand’s popular streaming amplifier, but it is built specifically for large-scale home audio setups. Instead of powering...

Telus-owned Public Mobile is asking for patience as it deals with a surge of traffic following its recent 50% flash sale, which ends today. The carrier said on Monday the promotion has been an "outstanding" success, but the high volume has led to activation errors and missing discount labels for many new customers. Shoppers who...

Prime Video Canada shared its February lineup today, featuring a mix of original series, documentaries, and licensed hits. Highlights include the return of the crime-thriller Cross, the debut of the Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run, and the season finale of Fallout. New Originals and Exclusives Fallout Season 2 Finale: Feb 4 F*ck Valentine’s...

Apple has launched a sharp verbal attack on the European Commission, accusing regulators of using "political delay tactics" to stall the rollout of new app policies. According to a Bloomberg report, the tech giant claims the EU is intentionally dragging its feet to create a pretext for further investigations and heavy fines. The clash comes...

Classic Pokémon games from the 1990s are turning into an unexpected testing ground for modern artificial intelligence, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that major AI labs are using the original Pokémon games, including Pokémon Blue and Red, to measure how well new AI models can reason, plan,...

Tesla has made a major change to its vehicle lineup in Canada and the United States by officially discontinuing Autopilot as a standard feature. Moving forward, all new Tesla purchases will come standard only with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC), which maintains speed and distance but does not steer the car. For years, Autopilot was a...

Freedom Mobile has kicked off a limited-time flash sale that increases data buckets and offers international roaming perks for new and existing customers. The primary highlight of the promotion is a $39 monthly plan that now includes 70GB of data for use across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This specific offer includes a 10GB monthly...

Apple has quietly expanded the responsibilities of hardware chief John Ternus, a move that suggests he is becoming a top candidate to eventually replace CEO Tim Cook. According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Thursday, Cook tapped Ternus to take over management of the company’s famous design teams late last year. This shift...

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users create playlists by typing what they want to hear, instead of picking artists or genres. The feature is called Prompted Playlist. It allows users to describe a mood, moment, or idea in their own words. Spotify then builds a playlist based on that prompt, the...

The feds are drafting a plan that could change the digital landscape for Canadian families. According to sources speaking to The Globe and Mail, the government is considering a ban on social media for children under the age of 14. This move is part of the upcoming online harms bill, which aims to add much-needed...