Stories by Austin Blake

New Year’s Day looks to be a one-day promo day from Telus and also its flanker brand Koodo. Right now, a promo for January 1, 2026, gives new customers 60GB of Canada-US-Mexico data for $30 per month. The price includes an auto-pay discount and an additional $10 monthly bill credit that applies for 24 months....

San Francisco-based WaterField Designs sent us the Air Porter Backpack in black ballistic nylon with leather accents to test, and we ended up using it on our recent trip to Tokyo. After multiple flights, train rides, and long days of walking, it’s clear this bag is built for real travel, not just looking good in...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has updated its website today to indicate an end date for its Boxing Week deals. The current Boxing Day deals for their Canada-US-Mexico plans will end on Monday, January 5, 2026. Check out Public Mobile’s current plans below: $20/1GB 4G Canada $25/4GB 4G Canada $30/8GB 5G Canada $35/20GB (was 10GB) Canada-US-Mexico 5G...

The New Year is already just around the corner, which somehow feels both expected and hard to believe. Prime Video Canada is kicking off January 2026 with a busy lineup that mixes new originals, returning series, live sports, and a long list of catalogue titles. January’s highlights include the return of The Night Manager for its...

MacRumors has shared an early hands-on look at a dummy model of Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone, giving a better idea of what the device could look and feel like if current leaks are accurate. The model is not a real Apple product. It is a 3D-printed mockup created by a designer using recent rumours about...

A recent teardown of the Tesla app suggests the company may be moving closer to supporting native digital car keys, a feature that would allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicle using Apple Wallet instead of relying solely on the Tesla app. Code discovered in Tesla app version 4.52.0 references something called a “Harmony...

Telus-owned Koodo has brought back its Canada-US-Mexico plan for Boxing Day, reviving an offer that originally launched during Black Friday. The plan marks Koodo’s first Canada-US-Mexico option and is once again available as part of Boxing Week. The $40 per month plan now includes 60GB of data, up from the original 50GB, along with Canada-US-Mexico...

The holiday season wouldn't be complete without the intense rivalries, breakout stars, and nail-biting finishes of the IIHF World Junior Championship. This year, the tournament—celebrating its 50th anniversary—returns to the United States for the first time since 2018, hosted in the hockey hotbed of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's a special homecoming: the event hasn't been...

Based on a recent breakdown by Yahoo! Finance, analysts say Canada’s telecom sector is heading into 2026 in recovery mode, not rebound mode. After two difficult years, the focus has shifted to stability, slower spending, and avoiding mistakes rather than chasing rapid growth. One of the biggest themes is pricing discipline. Analysts say carriers showed...

Apple has shared a new how to video on the Apple Support YouTube channel showing how easy it is to replace the battery in an AirTag. The process is quick and does not require any tools. This video is of course geared towards those new to AirTags (which are on sale right now for Boxing...

You can now buy the OnePlus Pad Go 2 in Canada and the U.S. OnePlus announced earlier today that the Pad Go 2 is officially on sale, with orders open through the company’s website starting now. The tablet is aimed at students, creatives, and everyday users looking for a lightweight device for schoolwork, entertainment, and...

Google is pushing back its plan to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini on most Android phones. The company had previously said it wanted to upgrade most mobile Assistant users to Gemini by the end of 2025. Now, it says that timeline is slipping into 2026 as it works to make the transition smoother. In...