Stories by Austin Blake

Bell is raising wireless prices for some customers, with increases of $6 per month set to take effect in February 2026. An iPhone in Canada reader told us they were notified of the increase and warned Bell they would leave unless a better deal was offered. “Threatened to leave as Bell is raising rates $6...

Apple says 2025 was its biggest year yet for services, with more users, higher engagement, and strong growth across products like the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Pay. The App Store averaged more than 850 million weekly users during the year, spanning 175 countries and regions. Apple says storefronts in the U.S.,...

The UK government has reportedly talked with Canada and Australia about possible coordinated action against X, according to a GB News report that cited unnamed sources. The discussions were said to centre on concerns about harmful AI-generated content created using X’s Grok tool. In recent weeks, users have been sharing memes and prompts telling the...

How to watch the 2026 Golden Globes in Canada on Sunday? We got you covered, so read on for more info. Awards season officially gets underway this weekend with the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the past year’s best films and TV shows. The ceremony returns to Beverly Hills on Sunday night (of course), with...

Rogers has rolled out a new national initiative called Screen Break, putting $50 million on the table over five years to help families deal with how much time kids and teens spend on their phones. The move follows new Rogers research that found youth aged 11 to 17 are spending about 5.2 hours a day...

Foreign streaming companies are zeroing in on a legal fight over a new CRTC rule that would make some of their financial information public. A group of major streamers, including Netflix and Amazon, filed a challenge in the Federal Court of Appeal in December, targeting disclosure requirements tied to the regulator’s overhaul of Canadian content...

If you’ve been procrastinating when it comes to getting a better cellphone plan, you’ve already missed the boat from Rogers, Telus and Bell and their flanker brands, as Boxing Day deals have mostly come to an end. Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile recently updated its website to state their Boxing Week deals end today, which means it’s...

Telus says it is exploring ways to bring in a partner for its Telus Health business, a move that could help the company raise cash and reduce debt. The Vancouver-based telecom announced on Thursday it has hired TD Securities and Jefferies as financial advisers to look at different options for “monetizing” Telus Health. That could...

Google is expanding its use of Gemini inside Gmail, with several AI-powered features now available to users at no cost. According to Blake Barnes, Google’s vice-president of product for Gmail, Gemini tools that previously required a paid subscription are now being rolled out for free to all users. Google says the changes are meant to...

Apple has announced that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs, which is exiting the partnership. Apple said the transition is expected to take about 24 months. During that time, Apple Card users will be able to continue using their cards as usual. Apple said the card’s main features will...

Meta's WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features aimed at making group chats easier to manage and more expressive. The updates focus on helping people keep track of roles in group chats, highlight messages, and remember upcoming plans. WhatsApp says the changes are designed for everyday uses, from family chats to sports groups...

Ubisoft is shutting down its Halifax studio, cutting 71 jobs at the Canadian team that had been focused on mobile games tied to major franchises like Rainbow Six and Assassin’s Creed. The closure comes just days after employees at Ubisoft Halifax announced they had successfully formed a labour union. The union effort began in June...