Stories by Austin Blake

We’re into a new month so let’s compare bring your own device 5G+ plans from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Quebecor's Freedom Mobile. It will be interesting to track pricing from now into the busy holiday period, which includes Black Friday and Boxing Day. Bring your own device plans include autopay discounts when you set up...

WestJet has confirmed that a June cyberattack led to the theft of sensitive data belonging to about 1.2 million customers, including passport and government ID details. The airline disclosed the scope of the breach in a notice to customers and U.S. authorities after wrapping up its investigation on September 15, according to Bleeping Computer. The...

T-Mobile in the U.S. has expanded its Starlink Direct-to-Cell capabilities, announcing yesterday mobile data with its T-Satellite service, giving customers access to apps and services that run directly over satellites. What started earlier this year with only basic texting has now grown to include app-based features like voice and video calls, location sharing, mapping, and...

Disney+ is rebranding its general entertainment hub in Canada. Starting October 8, the Star section on Disney+ will be replaced by Hulu, aligning the Canadian platform with the U.S. and other international markets. The content won’t change—shows like Only Murders in the Building, The Kardashians, and Futurama will remain available—but they’ll now appear under the...

Amazon is giving its cloud gaming service Luna a major overhaul later this year, adding a new lineup of social party games and expanding access to blockbuster titles—all at no extra cost for Prime members. The redesigned Luna will introduce GameNight, a new section focused on living room play. Instead of requiring consoles or controllers,...

Apple’s Vision Pro headset has struggled to gain traction, and now the company is changing course. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reportedly canceled development of a cheaper, lightweight Vision Pro model and is putting its resources into smart glasses instead. Launched in early 2024 at a steep $4,999 CAD, the Vision Pro has...

Two of Paramount+’s biggest dramas are officially on the calendar, just in time for fall TV watching. Landman returns for its second season on Sunday, November 16, 2025, streaming exclusively on Paramount+ Canada. The show, from Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) and Christian Wallace, is set in the oil boomtowns of West Texas and follows Tommy Norris,...

The UK government has told Apple to build a backdoor into its iCloud service to give officials access to encrypted backups belonging to British users, according to the Financial Times. The order, issued in early September under the Investigatory Powers Act, is limited to UK citizens’ data. A previous demand in January had sought global...

Videotron has expanded its Helix Internet and TV platform to Drummondville, Magog, Rimouski, and Saint-Hyacinthe, adding nearly 93,000 households to its service area. The rollout gives residents in those cities access to Helix high-speed Internet and customizable TV packages. The service includes features such as a voice-activated remote and support for managing connected home devices....

Google is rolling out a redesigned Google Home app starting today, October 1, built to support its new AI assistant Gemini. The update focuses on speed, reliability, and unifying Nest features that were previously spread across multiple apps. The new app loads faster and crashes less often, with Google reporting up to 70% quicker startup...

Opensignal has released its 2025 Global Mobile Network Experience Awards, and Canada’s major wireless players are standing out on the world stage. Telus and Bell were named Global Leaders for 5G coverage, ranking just behind global winner T-Mobile. All three of our major telecoms—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—also earned Global Leader status for 5G reliability, putting...

Apple has introduced the Powerbeats Fit, a new pair of true wireless earbuds designed for workouts and everyday use. The earbuds come in four colours: Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange (similar to the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro), and Power Pink. The highlighted feature is a flexible wingtip that tucks into the upper ear...