Stories by Austin Blake

Bell Warns Google Pixel Phones Can’t Call 9-1-1, Fix Coming Soon [Update]

Bell has announced that Google Pixel devices are having trouble calling emergency services such as 9-1-1. On Thursday afternoon, Bell said, "Important: Customers with Google devices from the Pixel 7, 8, 9 and 10 families are experiencing difficulties contacting 9-1-1. We are actively engaged with Google to identify the cause and resolve this issue as...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

OpenAI Buys Sky, the Team Behind Apple’s Workflow and Shortcuts Apps

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the company behind Sky, a popular Mac app that uses natural language to let users control their computer with AI. Sky acts as an on-screen assistant that can understand what’s on your display and take actions in your apps — from writing and planning to coding and organizing tasks....
Austin Blake
11 months ago

Rogers Says Blue Jays ALCS Game 7 Broke Canadian TV Records

Game 7 of the American League Championship Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners on Monday drew record-breaking viewership across Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, averaging 6 million viewers nationwide—the most-watched baseball broadcast in Canadian history. The audience peaked at 8.3 million around 11 p.m. ET when pitcher Jeff Hoffman struck out Julio Rodríguez to...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

Amazon Is Testing Smart Glasses for Drivers: No Phone Needed for Deliveries

Amazon is testing new AI-powered delivery glasses that give its drivers turn-by-turn directions, package details, and hazard alerts — all without needing to look at their phones. The wearable glasses use computer vision and sensors to display information directly in a driver’s field of view, such as which package to grab, how to reach a...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

Wealthsimple ‘For Nerds Only’ Event: All the New Features Announced

Toronto-based Wealthsimple unveiled several new products at its “For Nerds Only” event today, introducing fresh tools aimed at helping Canadians invest smarter — and earlier—while cutting costs across the board. The event spotlighted new investment strategies, digital portfolios, and even a modern way to buy real gold. Just this month, Wealthsimple also hit a milestone...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

Public Mobile Plans Just Got More Data, 80GB Roaming Plan is Back

Telus-owned Public Mobile has revised its plan offerings as of today, as we slowly make our way into next month’s expected Black Friday sales. What we’re seeing is an increase in data for select 4G plans, while 5G plans have also been revised. Check out the changes below... 4G Speed Plans $20 talk and text...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

Apple’s Foldable 18-Inch iPad Delayed, Expected to Cost Over $4,000: Report

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPad has run into development problems, delaying its potential launch until 2029 or later, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Tuesday. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Apple has struggled with engineering challenges tied to the device’s weight, features, and display technology. The company had originally aimed...
Austin Blake
11 months ago

CBC Goes to Court to Keep Gem Subscriber Numbers Secret—What’s It Hiding?

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...
Austin Blake
11 months ago