Stories by Austin Blake

LG and Ubisoft are bringing the popular music-based video game Just Dance Now—with over 135 million players worldwide—directly to LG Smart TVs. For the first time, players won’t need a console or extra controllers. Using only the LG Magic Remote, the TV’s motion-sensing technology can accurately capture dance moves for a smooth and responsive experience....

YouTube is rolling out several updates to improve how videos look and perform on TV screens. Creators will soon be able to upload 4K-quality thumbnails, as the platform raises its file size limit from 2MB to 50MB, allowing sharper, more detailed preview images. With 4K televisions essentially the norm, this move makes sense to match...

Rogers’ Sportsnet+ streaming service went down briefly for many viewers on Tuesday night during Game 4 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers—right as Toronto’s offence came alive. Instead of the game, fans were greeted with the message: “We have detected an issue with your network. Please check your...

Bell has expanded its Bell Streaming service to customers across Western Canada, allowing subscribers to bundle Crave, Netflix, and Disney+ under one subscription and monthly bill. The service first launched back in August but now it has expanded across the country. Originally launched in Ontario and Quebec, the service is now available in Alberta, British...

Two separate scams are making the rounds in Yukon—one pretending to collect donations for the Royal Canadian Legion and another claiming to be from government Motor Vehicle Services. Joseph Mewett, president of the Whitehorse branch of the Legion, said he was ready when scammers called asking for money. “When we prompted them like, ‘what’s the...

Apple is preparing to bring higher-end OLED displays to the iPad and Mac, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company is currently testing updated versions of the iPad mini, iPad Air, and MacBook Air, each equipped with OLED screens that promise deeper contrast and richer colours compared to the current LCD...

Nokia and NVIDIA have announced a new partnership to develop AI-driven wireless network technology for the next generation of mobile connectivity. The deal includes a $1 billion investment from NVIDIA into Nokia at $6.01 per share, pending regulatory approval. The collaboration will see Nokia integrate NVIDIA’s computing platforms into its radio access network (RAN) systems,...

What ads have you seen Apple and 'Big 3' telecoms here push out in the wild? According to one observation by @BasicAppleGuy, based on ads seen on bus shelters, Apple and the ‘Big 3’ are pushing the iPhone 17 Pro as the device to buy this fall and winter. "Apple and the carriers seem to...

Toronto-based Wealthsimple, has raised up to $750 million CAD in a new equity round that values the fintech firm at $10 billion CAD. The round includes $550 million in new funding and a $200 million secondary offering. It’s co-led by Dragoneer Investment Group and GIC, with participation from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP...

Halo is going back to where it all started. Microsoft and Halo Studios have officially announced Halo: Campaign Evolved—a complete, ground-up remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign—coming in 2026. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the remake promises a fresh look, smoother gameplay, and a few surprises for longtime fans and those playing the...

Residents just outside Prince George, B.C. say they’ve been without Rogers cell service for several days following a powerful wind storm late last week—even as the company’s website continues to show no reported outages in the region. The affected area includes Chief Lake and Ness Lake, a semi-rural community northwest of Prince George, where residents...

The CBC has launched a new 24/7 commercial-free kids streaming channel featuring a mix of animated and live-action shows for children aged two to 10. The new CBC Kids channel is available now on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. The lineup includes preschool hits such as Dino Ranch, Go Togo, Hey Duggee,...