Stories by Austin Blake

CBC/Radio-Canada has gone to Federal Court to stop an order that would force it to reveal how many people actually pay for its Gem streaming service. The Canadian Press reports that the federal information commissioner told CBC to release the number of Gem’s paid subscribers after Ottawa law professor Matt Malone requested it under access-to-information...

Last week, Apple announced updates for the iPad Pro and 14-inch MacBook Pro, adding in its newest M5 chip. Ahead of the launch on Wednesday, October 22, we’re seeing the embargo lift on the first media reviews for the M5 iPad Pro. Here’s a roundup of the latest M5 iPad Pro reviews so far from...

Canadian shoppers are heading into what Google calls the country’s first 'AI-powered holiday season,' with nearly half planning to use artificial intelligence tools to help decide what to buy. According to new data shared by Google Canada, 43% of shoppers say they’ll turn to AI for product ideas, price comparisons, and research before making a...

The federal government is rolling out new measures to protect Canadians from financial scams, fake texts, and phone fraud, after losses from reported scams reached a whopping $643 million in 2024, nearly triple the amount from 2020. Under Budget 2025, Ottawa will launch Canada’s first National Anti-Fraud Strategy, a cross-government plan to crack down on...

It all comes down to one game. The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners face off tonight in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, with a trip to the World Series on the line. The Jays came back in a dominant Game 6 win last night (after a questionable bullpen decision by manager...

The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) have teamed up with Rogers to offer new savings on mobile, internet, and TV plans for members. AMA members can now save $25 per month or more on Rogers 5G+ mobile plans, with discounts available for up to 10 lines per account. Members can...

Apple’s latest iPhone 17 launch is off to a stronger start than expected, with people familiar with the company’s supply chain telling The Financial Times that early demand for the redesigned model has exceeded industry forecasts. Those monitoring Apple’s suppliers, carrier activity, and delivery timelines said the iPhone 17’s rollout is showing faster-than-usual momentum, suggesting...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is once again asking Canadians for feedback—this time on when and how telecom and TV providers should tell customers about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). The move is meant to make it easier for people with unresolved issues, like billing mistakes or contract disputes, to...

Travellers are facing long lines at Canadian airports after a new outage hit the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Primary Inspection Kiosks. The agency says the disruption is linked to scheduled maintenance work and is affecting multiple airports across the country. “We are working with partners on fixing the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience...

Samsung is reportedly preparing to reveal its first trifold smartphone later this month during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The upcoming device will feature two hinges, allowing it to fold into a compact smartphone or unfold into a larger...

Apple and NBCUniversal have announced a new streaming bundle combining Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) and Peacock, launching October 20 in the United States. The partnership marks Apple’s first direct bundle with another streaming platform, offering both services’ original shows, movies, and live sports under a single subscription. The bundle will be available...

Public Mobile users can now log in to the app using Face ID or fingerprint authentication, starting October 16, 2025, as part of the company’s latest update. The feature allows customers to access their accounts faster without typing passwords. To use it, users must update the Public Mobile app to the latest version on iOS...