Stories by Austin Blake

Telus-owned Public Mobile has just dropped new 5G plans that include Canada-US-Mexico talk, text and data. On Tuesday, Public Mobile updated its website to add new 80GB and 100GB plans, priced at $50 and $60 per month, respectively. These plans let you use your text, talk and data while you are travelling in the US...

Honda and Acura drivers in Canada can now plug into Tesla Superchargers thanks to a new Honda-approved NACS-to-CCS adapter. The adapter, priced at cool $400 CAD, is available through authorized Honda and Acura dealerships across the country. The adapter costs $225 in the US, which works out to about $313 CAD, so there's definitely a...

If you’re a Bell wireless customer and you’re roaming with your cellphone plan outside of Canada, you might be running into your talk, text and data not working. According to Bell, this is an issue they are now aware of and a fix is underway. "Some wireless customers using their service outside of Canada may...

Air Canada is adding a personal touch to its baggage tracking tools. The airline has launched “Bag Buddy”, a new feature in its mobile app that shows passengers the names of employees who loaded or unloaded their luggage—putting a face to the people working behind the scenes. “We have over 5,000 hardworking agents on the...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is doubling down on his prediction of who will take over Apple when Tim Cook eventually steps down — and this time, it sounds almost certain. The report comes on the 14th anniversary of the passing of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In his latest Sunday Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that...

Apple could be preparing a new strap for the Vision Pro, according to hidden code spotted in the company’s backend by MacRumors. The code includes a reference to something called a “Dual Knit Band”—a strap that doesn’t exist today. Right now, the Vision Pro only comes with the Solo Knit Band and the Dual Loop...

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...